This is the same type of pad that I’ve told you not to use for squats (it just interferes with your ability to position the barbell correctly), but it’s great for hip thrusts. You’ll want ...
The hip thrust is an exercise where you load up a barbell and sit on the floor underneath ... Those wraparound pads you might find at the squat rack are better than nothing, but they don't always ...
According to personal trainer Yani Fish from @stronginsurrey, the best exercise for building strong, powerful glutes is the hip thrust ... bar and plates (plus a pad to protect your hips ...