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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...
9 Best Resistance Band Bicep Exercises (+ Sample Workout)
You might think that growing your biceps with resistance bands is impossible, but you would be wrong. Training your biceps with resistance bands can trigger growth by providing a different stimulus...
10 Best Tricep Exercises With Bands (+ Sample Workout)
If you’re looking to take your tricep training to the next level to improve your bench press lockout or to build bigger triceps, then incorporating bands into your workout routine is the way to go....
6 Best Hip Flexor Exercises With Bands (+Sample Workout)
As a personal trainer, I love prescribing resistance band exercises for an area that doesn’t get enough love: the hip flexors. The hip flexors are a group of muscles with crucial roles in walking, ...
6 Best Adductor Exercises With Bands (+ Sample Workout)
Resistance bands are a great tool to use to train the lower body as they allow you to attack the muscle from different angles and at varying intensities. This is especially helpful when training t...
5 Best Forearm Exercises & Workouts With Bands
Resistance bands are one of my go-to tools for building forearm strength. They are ideal for forearm workouts because lifters can pick from multiple exercises, including wrist curls and extension...
Banded Overhead Press: Benefits, How-To, Common Mistakes
Banded overhead presses might be on your radar if you’re working out at home with limited equipment or if you’re trying to bust through sticking points caused by a weak lockout. Whatever the reaso...
How To Do Push Ups With Bands (The Proper Way)
One of my favorite ways to shake up clients’ workouts is to make push-ups more challenging with a resistance band. Banded push-ups are an advanced variation where trainees wrap a band over their ha...
What You Must Know When Buying a Weightlifting Singlet
Have you been thinking about competing in a Powerlifting or Olympic event? You’re on the right track! Training is a huge aspect, but another component is investing in an approved singlet (and gear ...
One of the most important accessories when it comes to working out is often overlooked. Whether you’re just starting or have been going to the gym for years, a good-quality gym bag is an incredible...
Should I get a Squat Rack or a Power Rack?
A squat rack (whether a stand or cage) is often the staple of any gym, fitness, center, or garage gym. You’ve used one -- and if you haven’t then you came to the right place. The versatility of th...
Top Benefits of Fitness Sandbag Training
When’s the last time you used a sandbag for your training regimen? In an earlier post, we talked about the benefits of using a strongman sandbag for strength and endurance, but what about a fitness...
How Plyo Training Builds Muscle
What is plyometric training? Often referred to as “plyo”, plyometric training involves explosive movement techniques used by many athletes in sports like basketball, volleyball, tennis, and more. ...
8 Total Body Pull Up Band Exercises
Resistance bands (also known as pull up assist bands or pull up resistance bands) have gained even more popularity in recent months. The ability to work out anywhere without having to invest in mul...
5 Things to Know About Circle Hip Bands
You may have seen resistance bands laying around in your gym, but have you seen grip hip bands? If you’ve ever considered using circle hip bands, you’ve come to the right place. Hip circle bands p...