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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...
6 Things To Look For When Buying Wrist Wraps For CrossFit
The best wrist wraps for CrossFit offer enough support for heavy lifts but also allow you to have varying degrees of support to adjust for movements that also require more wrist mobility. Adjusta...
How To Choose The Best Knee Sleeves For Olympic Weightlifting
The knees are subject to a lot of training stress during Olympic weightlifting and need proper protection to stay healthy. Knee sleeves are one great option to help reduce your risk of injury but i...
How To Choose The Best Knee Sleeves For Crossfit (+ Our Top Pick)
CrossFit places some stress on the knees, which can lead to nagging aches and pains. One way to keep your knees healthy is to wear a pair of knee sleeves, but this is only effective if you’re cho...
How To Choose The Best Knee Sleeves For Powerlifting (+ Our Top Pick)
As a personal trainer who’s worked with many strength enthusiasts, one question I’ve been asked is what knee sleeves someone should get if they want to transition into powerlifting or improve their...
What To Look For When Buying Olympic Lifting Wrist Wraps
As a personal trainer with more than eight years of experience, I’ve learned that different types of lifters have unique needs when it comes to training equipment, which fully applies to wrist wrap...
Does A Lifting Belt Help Your Back? Yes, Here’s How
Throwing on a lifting belt won’t protect you 100% from back pain, but it can definitely help you if you use proper form and breathing techniques. A lifting belt can help your back if you are lookin...
3 Wrist Wrap Benefits For Lifting (Plus, 2 Drawbacks)
Wrist wraps help to support the wrist joint by limiting excessive bending under heavy loads. However, there are benefits and drawbacks to wearing them that every lifter should be aware of. When wea...
Wrist Wraps For Small Wrists: 5 Things To Know Before Buying
As someone with small wrists, you probably wonder which wrist wraps would provide the necessary support to say safe, press as much weight as possible, and keep nagging aches at bay. Wearing the cor...
Does Wearing Wrist Wraps Help With Pain While Lifting?
As a personal trainer with over eight years of experience, I’ve received one common question from clients: "Can I wear wrist wraps while lifting to reduce joint pain and prevent injuries?” Here’s ...
Is Using A Lifting Belt Cheating? No, Here's Why
Some lifters feel that wearing a lifting belt is cheating because it’s allowing you to lift more weight than your body can naturally handle… However, wearing a lifting belt, either during training ...
What Lifting Belt Does Brian Shaw Use? (And, Is It Good?)
Brian Shaw is arguably one of the greatest strongmen ever, having won the World’s Strongest Man title four times. The question is, what lifting belt does he wear? The lifting belt Brian Shaw wears ...
Are Wrist Wraps Allowed In Powerlifting? 6 Rules To Follow
In the sport of powerlifting, there are many different federations with different rules that can make what is allowed and what isn't a little confusing. Every federation clearly agrees that wrist ...
How To Choose A Crossfit Lifting Belt? Plus My Top 2 Picks
As someone dedicated to CrossFit, you probably understand that traditional lifting belts don’t work well during fast-paced training. They are heavy and bulky and often get in the way more than they...
How To Choose A Lifting Belt For Big Guys (Plus, 3 Picks)
As a big guy aspiring to get as strong as possible and stay safe, you recognize the importance of a good lifting belt. Unfortunately, finding a belt your size can be a frustrating experience. When ...