About Us
Squat Cleans wearing the LiftCollar
The LiftCollar was designed and created by Lily Nguyen, a Los Angeles based apparel designer who was bitten by the CrossFit bug immediately after her first class in 2009, and it has been a mainstay in her fitness routine ever since.
Lily came up with the idea of a padded collar because her prominent collarbones took a beating during workouts with any front rack barbell movement such as cleans, thrusters, and push presses. Turns out, fellow gym members were having the same issue. Prior to the LiftCollar, Lily resorted to a folded-up towel placed across her clavicles. This worked but the towel didn’t stay in place, exposing the areas that needed protection. A natural problem solver, Lily put her design and product development skills to work to create a collar that provided ample cushion without being cumbersome, was quick and easy to put on, and stayed in place. After designing and sewing the first prototypes in her garage, she took her collar to gym and fellow gym members were immediately sold.
Our Product
The LiftCollar is currently the only neck collar specifically designed to protect the clavicles during weightlifting and barbell workouts. Our padded collar provides cushion to help reduce the force of impact delivered to the clavicle area when the barbell makes contact with the body. It also provides a barrier between the skin and the barbell to prevent abrasions and protect previous injuries. Compact and convenient, it can be easily stored in your gym bag and available for when the need arises.