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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 To Do Face Pulls With Bands (The Proper Way)
If you’re training with limited equipment, trying to heal some shoulder pain and discomfort, or are sick and tired of dumbbell rear delt flies, banded face pulls are a great exercise that you need ...
Best Shoulder Warm Up With Bands (According to Trainer)
Drawing from nearly a decade of personal training experience, I'm here to guide you through the optimal shoulder warm-up routines with bands to boost strength, flexibility, and joint stability. I ...
12 Best Back Exercises With Resistance Bands (+ Sample Workout)
Do you want to build a strong and broad back at home, outside, and while traveling? If so, I highly recommend looking into resistance bands. Here is why: Resistance bands are excellent for back tra...
How To Do Inverted Rows With Bands (The Proper Way)
If you’ve mastered the inverted row and are looking for a way to progress it, then you need to start incorporating banded inverted rows. Banded inverted rows involve the standard row exercise, but...
Should You Wear Knee Sleeves Over Leggings? 4 Considerations
If you don’t like wearing shorts in the gym, then you are probably wondering whether you can wear knee sleeves over leggings without affecting your performance. So, can you wear knee sleeves over l...
How To Do Banded Pull-Ups (The Proper Way)
If you want to start doing pull-ups but you’re not quite strong enough to do them without assistance then the banded pull-up is a great exercise to start incorporating. Banded pull-ups involve perf...
How To Do Upright Row With Bands (The Proper Way)
If you’re interested in doing upright rows but you have limited equipment on hand, then banded upright rows are the perfect option to help you build bigger traps and shoulders. An upright row with ...
The Best Glute Activation Warm-Up With Bands
Proper glute activation is key for safe and effective lower-body workouts, and one of the easiest ways to activate your glutes is by using resistance bands. As a personal trainer with nine years of...
9 Best Hamstring Exercises With Bands (+ Sample Workout)
If you’re working out with limited equipment, then you may struggle to think of exercises that will target your hamstrings. Luckily, there are multiple exercises you can do with resistance bands th...
How To Do Bent Over Rows With Bands (The Proper Way)
If you’re working out at home with limited equipment, are on vacation, or are simply trying to add in some back volume to your training, banded bent over rows should be on your radar. Banded bent o...
6 Best Neck Training Exercises With Resistance Bands
Do you want to train your neck for muscle and strength gain in the privacy and comfort of your home? If so, resistance bands are one of the best tools for the job. Here’s why: Resistance bands are ...
How To Do Cable Crossover With Bands (The Proper Way)
Cable crossovers are a popular cable exercise for isolating the chest, but if you’re working out from home or while traveling, you may be wondering if you can replicate the movement with bands. You...
How To Do Lateral Raises With Bands (The Proper Way)
Banded lateral raises are a great exercise that you can add to your shoulder routine when you’re working with limited equipment, as long as you’re performing them correctly. The proper way to perfo...
10 Best Core Exercises With Bands (+ Sample Workout)
If you’re looking to take your core training to the next level to improve your stability, get stronger in compound movements, or build a great physique, then incorporating bands into your workout r...