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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 Much More Can You Lift With A Lifting Belt? A PT Answers
One question I get from my clients is if they should use a lifting belt. Many of them are interested in wearing one because they are eager to lift more weight and wonder exactly how much a belt ca...
Wrist Wraps vs Lifting Straps: What Are The Differences?
As a personal trainer who’s been in the game for over almost a decade, I’ve receivedplenty of questions from clients on lifting gear. One recurring query is on lifting straps versus wrist wraps, t...
How To Put On Wrist Wraps The PROPER Way + How Tight
Wrist wraps are worn to provide support for all types of lifts. However, the type of wrap and exercise you are using them on will determine how to put them on (and how tight). When wearing a wri...
What To Do If You Can't Get A Weightlifting Belt Off
Not being able to get a belt off after a heavy set is not an enjoyable experience, and is often one filled with panic. If you cannot get your weightlifting belt off, you first need to stand tall, s...
Should You Wear Wrist Wraps For Deadlifts? And, Do They Help?
If you are looking to improve your deadlift by wearing wrist wraps, they may potentially be beneficial for increasing grip strength. Wearing wrist wraps for deadlifts can increase your grip strengt...
My Lifting Belt Gives Me Bruises: 4 Reasons & How to Fix
When I started using a lifting belt, I would always get pinching and bruises on my stomach, especially when squatting. I later found out that this is actually a common problem that many new lifter...
Does A Lifting Belt Prevent Hernias? (A PT Answers)
Some people who are new to lifting heavy might be concerned about getting a hernia, and wonder whether a lifting belt can help prevent those types of injuries. So, does a lifting belt prevent herni...
Can You Wash Wrist Wraps? Yes, Here's How To PROPERLY Do It
Wrist wraps get used more than any piece of equipment, and they do not take very long to get dirty and are very smelly. Once your wrist wraps have trapped enough of your sweat and gym dirt in them...
Should You Wear Wrist Wraps For Curls? And, Do They Help?
Wearing wrist wraps is very common for lifters performing heavy compound movements like bench press or squats, but many lifters are beginning to wonder if they should be including wrist wraps in ot...
Do Wrist Wraps Help You Lift Heavier? Here’s What You Need to Know
Many lifters wonder if wrist wraps can improve their performance in the gym. As a powerlifting coach, I recommend that all my athletes invest in a pair of wrist wraps. Wrist wraps can significantly...
Olympic Lifting Belt vs Powerlifting Belt: What Are The Differences?
Most lifting belts can be classified as either powerlifting or weightlifting style belts. The main difference between these belts is that powerlifting belts are made to provide high levels of suppo...
Wearing a Lifting Belt for Leg Press: Should You Do It?
Wearing a lifting belt is very common for compound barbell exercises like squats and deadlifts, but many lifters are beginning to wonder if they should be included in other lifts like the leg press...
Should You Wear A Lifting Belt For Hip Thrusts? Pros & Cons
As a personal trainer with more than eight years of experience, my job is to provide the best possible training guidance and keep my clients safe. One common question I’ve received from clients is ...
Are You Allowed To Bring A Lifting Belt On A Plane?
One of the biggest questions I had before my first time flying for a powerlifting competition was: Can I actually bring my lifting belt with me on the plane? After scouring the internet, and talkin...