Squat rack weightlifting bar protection system

A flexible cover configured to fit over a J-hook weight bar support comprising:

• a first tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end;
• a second tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end;
• a length of flexible material connecting the first tubular sleeve open end to the second tubular sleeve open end;
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• a base cover coupled to a bottom surface of the second tubular sleeve and extending downwardly from the second tubular sleeve;
• wherein the first tubular sleeve is configured to fit over a vertical portion of the J-hook weight bar support;
• wherein the second tubular sleeve is configured to fit over the horizontal portion of the J-hook weight bar support such that the length of flexible material sits on an inside surface of the J-hook weight bar support;
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• wherein the length of flexible material is abrasion resistant.

A protective sleeve system, comprising:

• a squat stand comprising a J-hook weight bar support on top of a vertical upright;
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• a flexible cover configured to fit over the J-hook weight bar support comprising:
• a first tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end;
• a second tubular sleeve comprising a flexible material with an open end and a closed end;
• a length of flexible material connecting the first tubular sleeve open end to the second tubular sleeve open end;
• wherein the first tubular sleeve is configured to fit over a vertical portion of the J-hook weight bar support;
• wherein the second tubular sleeve is configured to fit over the horizontal portion of the J-hook weight bar support such that the length of flexible material sits on an inside surface of the J-hook weight bar support;
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• wherein the length of flexible material is abrasion resistant;
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• a base cover extending downwardly from a bottom surface of the second tubular sleeve, wherein the base cover comprises a securing mechanism.