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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...
Lever vs Prong Belt: Which Do You Need? Pros & Cons Explained
Leather lifting belts come in two main styles: prong belts and lever belts. Each style offers unique advantages and disadvantages that lifters should consider before making a purchase.The primary d...
How Tight Should a Lifting Belt Be? (4 Rules To Follow)
If you’ve just purchased a lifting belt, you might be wondering how tight it should be in order to maximize its effectiveness. Lifting belts should be tight enough around the waist to provide sup...
10mm vs 13mm Belt: Which Do You Need? Pros & Cons Explained
Choosing the appropriate thickness of lifting belt is key and is dependent on the strength, experience, and body size of the individual lifter. Most lifters should opt for a 10mm lifting belt, as i...
Exercises You Should (& Shouldn't) Use A Weightlifting Belt
As a weightlifter with years of experience, I have guided numerous people in choosing the right equipment, and when to use that equipment to gain the most advantage. A belt can be very useful fo...
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...
Deadlift to Build Muscle, Strength, and Power
The deadlift is one of the most essential movements which builds muscle and strength throughout your body. If you haven’t attempted this exercise yet or if you’re a little rusty, this post is a gre...
Best Quad Exercises for Bigger Legs
Nothing screams strength and power more than a pair of well-defined quadriceps (quads). Whether you’re lifting recreationally, for mobility, strength, or play a sport, you know the importance of ha...
Top Bicep Workouts For Muscle Growth
There’s probably zero chance that you don’t want bigger biceps. Having defined arms is satisfying especially when you can finally fill out a nice shirt. Not to mention, biceps are one of the first ...
What You Must Know When Buying a Weightlifting Singlet
Have you been thinking about competing in a Powerlifting or Olympic event? You’re on the right track! Training is a huge aspect, but another component is investing in an approved singlet (and gear ...
One of the most important accessories when it comes to working out is often overlooked. Whether you’re just starting or have been going to the gym for years, a good-quality gym bag is an incredible...
Should I get a Squat Rack or a Power Rack?
A squat rack (whether a stand or cage) is often the staple of any gym, fitness, center, or garage gym. You’ve used one -- and if you haven’t then you came to the right place. The versatility of th...
Weightlifting 101: Proper Use of a Lifting Belt
The weightlifting belt is misunderstood. Most people think that using a weightlifting belt automatically protects your back, but there are other factors in play. Some think a lifting belt is danger...
Increasing Your Bench Press: The Ultimate Guide
Are you doing everything you need to build a bigger bench press, but aren’t going up in weight? It’s frustrating as hell and there’s a good chance you have hit a plateau. Even if you’ve increased t...
Top Squat Variations and Their Importance
Have you ever noticed that some people absolutely refuse to work on their lower body? A classic sign of this is when you see someone wearing a stringer or tank that shows off their upper body gains...