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Ultimate Chest Workout with Dumbbells: Your Growth Guide
Are you struggling to build a bigger chest with dumbbells? While this is a common issue for many lifters with limited equipment access, there is an easy solution. I will outline the ten exercises...
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...
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 ...
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...