The subject-matter of the invention is a shock absorber with a cylindrical housing having an open top area and a cylinder head. Arranged so as to be movable longitudinally in the housing is a piston connected to a piston rod. Arranged between the piston head and the cylinder head of the housing is a deformable, highly viscous material. In addition, an element provided with recesses is provided between the piston head and the cylinder head or the piston head and/or the cylinder head are provided with recesses.
