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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...
Kettlebell Russian Twist: How-To, Muscles, Benefits, Mistakes
Are you interested in taking your core strength to the next level? If so, the kettlebell Russian twist is one of the best exercises to include in your training routine. The kettlebell Russian twist...
Kettlebell Figure 8: How-To, Muscles, Benefits, Mistakes
The kettlebell figure 8 is an advanced exercise that challenges your coordination, strengthens multiple muscle groups, and enhances overall stability. When performed correctly, it’s a highly effect...
12 Best Hamstring Kettlebell Exercises + Sample Workout
If you want to strengthen and grow your hamstrings using kettlebells, then it’s important to choose the right movements and know how to incorporate them into a program. The 12 best hamstring exerci...
6 Best Lower Back Kettlebell Exercises + Sample Workout
As someone who's worked with patients and athletes for the past 8 years, I often use lower back kettlebell exercises to enhance the quality of life and performance of my clients. The 6 best lower b...
8 Best Arm Blaster Exercises + Sample Workout
As a strength coach and bodybuilder, I’m often asked about the arm blaster and which arm blaster exercises are most effective for growing the biceps. The 8 best arm blaster exercises are: Arm bl...
Are Arm Blasters Worth It? Do They REALLY Work?
As someone who has been bodybuilding for more than 10 years, I’ve used an arm blaster to break through plateaus and increase the quality of my arm workouts. So, is the arm blaster worth it? The ar...
Can You Use Lifting Straps For Pull-Ups? Yes, Here's How
Many lifters are severely limited in how many pull-ups they can do because of their grip strength rather than their back strength, so it may be worth using lifting straps. Lifting straps are a perf...
Lifting Straps vs Hooks: Which Are Better?
If your grip is a limiting factor that prevents you from lifting heavier or targeting the right muscles, then you may be interested in lifting straps and lifting hooks. So, which is the better cho...
LIfting Straps for Front Squats
If you’re struggling to hold the bar during front squats then you may be wondering if lifting straps are a good option or if they’re simply a band-aid solution. So, how exactly do you do front squa...
Do You Need Lifting Straps? 5 Benefits & 3 Drawbacks Explained
If you’re getting to the point where you’re struggling to maintain your grip you’re probably wondering whether lifting straps are worth using or if you should suck it up and work on your grip. Lift...
4 Tips For Wearing Wrist Wraps For Bench Press & Do They Help
As a powerlifting coach, I’m often asked whether wearing wrist wraps for bench press is worth it, how much they help, and how to wear them correctly. Wrist wraps are helpful for anyone who wants to...
Resistance Bands vs Weight: What Are The Differences?
As a personal trainer with years of experience, part of my job has been to educate my clients on whether to train with free weights and/or resistance bands. The main difference between bands and fr...
Banded Squats: Benefits, How-To, Common Mistakes
If you’ve reached a plateau with your squats or you just want to add more variety to your workouts to stay motivated to train, then I highly recommend incorporating the banded squat. So what is a b...
6 Best Calf Exercises With Resistance Bands (+ Sample Workout)
If you want to take your calf training to the next level so that you can finally wear shorts to the gym with pride, then incorporating bands into your workout routine is the way to go. Some of the ...