Deadlift Loading Wedge — Silicone Loading Aid for Barbells and Trap Bars Key benefits Faster, safer plate changes: the wedge holds the inner plate steady so you can load and unload plates quickly without awkward lifting or balancing. Improves stability while loading: a deep loading groove keeps the sleeve and inner plate aligned for controlled, repeatable transitions. Built for gym use: designed for enthusiasts and strength trainers who need a reliable, loweffort way to add or remove weight. Features and specifications Material: durable silicone wedge designed for repeated use in gym environments. Compatibility: fits trap bars and standard barbell sleeves; works with bumper plates, iron plates, hexagon plates and most plate types. Surface compatibility: suitable for use on a variety of floor surfaces. Antislip base: largepattern grain on the bottom increases friction to prevent slipping and ensure stability during weight changes. Simple operation: roll the inner plate onto the wedge until it is steady, then use the loading groove to add or remove plates quickly. How it solves common problems Eliminates the need to balance awkward plates while loading, reducing fumbling and potential for dropped plates. Keeps the sleeve and plate aligned so transitions are smoother and faster between sets. Provides a stable platform on many floor types so you can load safely whether training in a commercial gym or at home. How to use (quick steps) 1. Position the wedge under the bar sleeve. 2. Roll the inner plate onto the wedge until it sits steady in the loading groove. 3. Slide plates on or off the sleeve as needed, then remove the wedge. Practical use scenarios Deadlift setup: hold the inner plate steady while adding bumper or iron plates to a barbell before heavy singles or working sets. Trap bar loading: stabilize the sleeve on a trap bar to speed up plate changes between warmups and heavy sets. Home gym transitions: use on varied floor surfaces to load plates safely and quickly during solo training sessions. Designed for gym enthusiasts and strength trainers who want a simple, dependable tool to make loading and unloading plates faster and safer.