I bought this for doing hip thrusts, but was disappointed to find that it was too stiff and large for me to use for this purpose.  I purchased this after viewing hip thrust videos, seeing the exercisers using this pad to protect themselves from the heavy barbell (Bret Contreras also recommends this).  Unfortunately, as a 5'4" 120 pound petite female, this pad is too long and awkward to use for that purpose.  It would also be too awkward for use on my shoulders during traditional barbell work.  I will use it for floor work, as it is impressively padded, but I will have to come up with an alternative for hip thrusts.