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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...
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...
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 ...
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 ...
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 received plenty of questions from clients on lifting gear. One recurring query is on lifting straps versus wrist wraps, ...
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...
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...
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...
Here’s Why You Need Knee Wraps
Are you looking for a way to squat heavy but aren’t sure if knee wraps are worth the investment? The good news is yes, they’re definitely worth a try. Knee wraps allow you to lift more weight and i...
Common Questions When Choosing Wrist Wraps
Are you overwhelmed with the amount of wrist support options out there? Between powerlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, gymnastics, and weightlifting there seems to be an endless amount of lifting ac...
How Helpful are Strength Wrist Wraps?
CrossFit has been around since the early 2000s and has sustained popularity among many due to its high-intensity level training. The focus of CrossFit is strength and conditioning workouts, often d...