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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...
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...
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...