Let’s be real—those original gel pads that come with EMS ab trainers? They’re basically disposable confetti after a few uses. Enter these Hungdao replacements. I’ve gone through 10 packs so far, and here’s the messy-but-effective truth.

The sticky factor is REAL. Peeling the blue gel pads apart feels like separating two slices of ultra-gooey cheese pizza—annoying at first, but oh-so-satisfying once you nail the technique. Pro tip: Slide a fingernail under the edge slowly instead of yanking. The adhesive side (attached to white paper) clings to your machine like it’s life depends on it, while the transparent film side stays put on sweaty skin during burpees.

I clocked 25 uses per pair before they started slacking—just wipe them down with a damp cloth and slap the clear film back on between sessions. That said, one pack arrived with pads fused together like Siamese twins (hence docking half a star).

At this price point, getting 100 pads is borderline ridiculous. I’ve turned into that person who gifts them to gym buddies mid-session when their OEM pads give up. They work identically on my cheap Amazon ab belt and my friend’s $$$ Compex unit.

Fair warning: If you hate tactile textures, these will trigger you. That cool-whip-between-your-fingers sensation takes getting used to. But for anyone tired of rebuying overpriced brand-name pads? This bulk pack is your sticky little secret.