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Leather vs Cotton vs Nylon Lifting Straps: Which Are Better?
As a personal trainer, part of my job is to help my clients pick the best training equipment, so I’m often asked which material would be best for lifting straps: leather, nylon, or cotton. Cotton l...
Wearing Knee Sleeves For Squats: Tips + How Much Do They Help?
As a powerlifting coach, I’m often asked if it’s worth wearing knee sleeves for squats, how they help, and how much additional weight one can expect to lift when wearing them. Here’s my response: ...
7 Types of Lifting Belts (Explaining The Pros, Cons, & Which Is Best)
Weightlifting belts come in different styles, thicknesses, and materials, and based on what kinds of activities and exercises you do in the gym, one type may be better than others. If you purchas...
How Grit and Perseverance Fuels Success Against All Odds Success isn’t handed to you—it’s earned through relentless effort and a refusal to quit. For the underdog, it seems like the odds are always...
Overcoming Limitations to Reach Your Potential In the pursuit of greatness, barriers are inevitable. These obstacles may be mental, physical, or societal, but they all share one trait: they test ou...
It's About More Than Just Results Building your legacy is about developing a mindset, cultivating habits, and making consistent progress toward long-term goals. In fitness and in life, building you...
Turning Adversity into Strength How challenges refine your character. Techniques for bouncing back stronger. Case studies of athletes who thrived in adversity. Using adversity as fuel for per...
Why Effort Always Outlasts Talent As we continue putting in work into the new year, most of us have built our resolutions. While talent can provide a head start, effort defines the long game. In ev...
Champion’s Mindset: The Power of Positive Thinking Your mind is either your strongest weapon or your weakest link. When you step into the gym, onto the field, or into any challenge, what’s happen...
Trusting the Process When Results Aren’t Visible It’s that time of year when goals feel fresh, motivation runs high, and there’s a renewed sense of purpose. But here’s the reality—whether it’s a Ne...
Turning Setbacks into Strength Setbacks aren’t just bumps in the road—they’re the proving grounds where resilience is built. Have an understanding that the grind isn’t always perfect. There are tim...
Where Growth Truly Happens Growth isn’t found in the comfortable or the familiar—it’s forged in the fire of discomfort, through every rep, failure, and challenge. Real progress begins when you push...
Success Is Built in the Trenches Let’s get one thing right: success isn’t an overnight glory story. It’s forged in the grit of daily discipline—the small, consistent actions that most people overlo...
Jack West’s Top Picks: From Treats to Training Gear
Jack West is more than just a powerhouse in the gym; he’s a guy with strong opinions on everything from his favorite sweet treats to gym gear. In this rapid-fire interview, we dive into Jack’s pers...
How, Why, and When to Use Wrist Wraps in Weightlifting
When I started lifting seriously, I quickly learned that wrist support is crucial. I often felt discomfort in my wrists when attempting heavier lifts. That’s when I decided to give wrist wraps a t...
Mental toughness is the defining quality that separates those who succeed from those who falter. It’s more than just grit; it’s a combination of resilience, focus, and the ability to thrive under p...
What are the Benefits of Wrist Wraps for CrossFit and Weightlifting?
If you're serious about lifting—whether it's heavy squats, snatches, or your latest CrossFit WOD—you're likely familiar with the importance of having the right gear. Among the essentials, wrist wra...