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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...
How To Measure For Knee Sleeves + How Tight Should They Be
As someone interested in purchasing knee sleeves, you’re probably wondering how to get the perfect fit and how tight they should feel on your knees. To measure for knee sleeves, take a tape measure...
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...
Should you Use Lifting Grips or Lifting Straps?
You’ve probably been using traditional lifting straps for years. Unless you’re a person who believes that lifting straps are detrimental to progress and are some form of cheating. In any case, let’...
The 4 Values for Successful Progress
What are you looking for out of life? There are certain core values that, if implemented correctly and consistently, will make everything click. Working on a better version of yourself isn’t easy, ...
8 Total Body Pull Up Band Exercises
Resistance bands (also known as pull up assist bands or pull up resistance bands) have gained even more popularity in recent months. The ability to work out anywhere without having to invest in mul...
Who Should Use Olympic Lifting Straps?
So you’ve been looking at lifting straps? With so many options (and names) on the market, how do you decide which option is best? One popular kind of lifting strap that has many names, such as Oly...
Your Guide to Powerlifting Essentials
People associate powerlifting with progress. It’s a passion for some, an obsession for others. Powerlifting, whether you’re training for a competition, a professional, or trying to get stronger wit...
The Effectiveness of Compound Movements
How many training programs do you think there are out there? Hundreds, if not thousands, right? Training programs can be a great way to build size, definition, and strength, but there’s really no o...
5 Things to Know About Circle Hip Bands
You may have seen resistance bands laying around in your gym, but have you seen grip hip bands? If you’ve ever considered using circle hip bands, you’ve come to the right place. Hip circle bands p...
Why are Elbow Sleeves so Popular?
You’ve seen professional athletes wear elbow sleeves on TV during basketball games, a tennis match, or any powerlifting or bodybuilding event. So what’s the big deal with people wearing elbow sleev...
Knee Sleeves 101: Everything You Should Know
Do you ever feel like we don’t pay enough attention to our bodies until something goes wrong? Knee problems and knee pain are among the most common complaints with people of all ages. According...
How Resistance Bands Improve Your Fitness Routine
If you’ve been at any gym or fitness center, you’ve seen these colorful and differently shaped bands around. Some don’t pay attention to them, while others swear by them. If you’ve never used resis...
How to Build Mental Focus with a Jump Rope
When was the last time you used a jump rope? CrossFit athletes might have a different answer, but for most of us, we probably can’t remember. Jump rope is one of the most underrated pieces of equip...
Are Sandbags the Key to Strength and Endurance?
Ever considered a sandbag as essential gym equipment? If you’ve been looking to amp up your training, incorporating sandbags into your fitness routine is key to developing overall strength. Referre...
How an Ab Mat Provides Full Range of Motion
Let’s be honest, you’ve probably never heard anyone say, “no I don’t want better abs”. The reality is, we all want a stronger and sexier core, but get frustrated with how long results can take. Wh...
How to Wear and Adjust a Weightlifting Lever Belt
If you’ve spent any time in a gym or fitness center lately, you’ve seen at least one or two people wearing a lever lifting belt. In general, weightlifting belts come in a variety of options, styles...