We all stubbornly scrub the bars after our sets, when it’s the cracked vinyl under our shoulders that keeps it alive for days
Every gym-goer meticulously wipes down barbells after their set, yet the cracked vinyl bench pad beneath them sits in a warm, moist environment perfect for bacterial growth. Recent research reveals that bench pads harbor significantly more contamination than barbells, with cracked vinyl creating hidden pockets where bacteria thrive for days.