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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...
How To Do Upright Row With Bands (The Proper Way)
If you’re interested in doing upright rows but you have limited equipment on hand, then banded upright rows are the perfect option to help you build bigger traps and shoulders. An upright row with ...
The Best Glute Activation Warm-Up With Bands
Proper glute activation is key for safe and effective lower-body workouts, and one of the easiest ways to activate your glutes is by using resistance bands. As a personal trainer with nine years of...
9 Best Hamstring Exercises With Bands (+ Sample Workout)
If you’re working out with limited equipment, then you may struggle to think of exercises that will target your hamstrings. Luckily, there are multiple exercises you can do with resistance bands th...
How To Do Bent Over Rows With Bands (The Proper Way)
If you’re working out at home with limited equipment, are on vacation, or are simply trying to add in some back volume to your training, banded bent over rows should be on your radar. Banded bent o...
6 Best Neck Training Exercises With Resistance Bands
Do you want to train your neck for muscle and strength gain in the privacy and comfort of your home? If so, resistance bands are one of the best tools for the job. Here’s why: Resistance bands are ...
How To Do Cable Crossover With Bands (The Proper Way)
Cable crossovers are a popular cable exercise for isolating the chest, but if you’re working out from home or while traveling, you may be wondering if you can replicate the movement with bands. You...
How To Do Lateral Raises With Bands (The Proper Way)
Banded lateral raises are a great exercise that you can add to your shoulder routine when you’re working with limited equipment, as long as you’re performing them correctly. The proper way to perfo...
10 Best Core Exercises With Bands (+ Sample Workout)
If you’re looking to take your core training to the next level to improve your stability, get stronger in compound movements, or build a great physique, then incorporating bands into your workout r...
10 Best Chest Exercises With Bands (+ Sample Workout)
If you’re looking to take your chest training to the next level to improve your bench press or build a bigger physique, then incorporating bands into your workout routine is the way to go. Some of...
Banded Deadlifts: Benefits, How-To, Common Mistakes
If you want to improve your deadlift strength, especially in the lock-out, then you should start incorporating banded deadlifts. A banded deadlift is a deadlift variation that adds the resistance o...
Are Resistance Bands Good For Weight Loss? What Science Says
If you want to lose weight then you may be wondering if training with bands is helpful for weight loss or if training with bands is a waste of time. When used correctly, bands can help you lose wei...
10 Best HIIT Workouts With Resistance Bands
As a personal trainer, I’ve found resistance bands to be the perfect tool for effective and diverse HIIT workouts that people can do at home, outside, and on the road. Combining high-intensity int...
The Best Way To Use Resistance Bands (For Beginners)
If you’re new to resistance band training and you’re wondering where to start, then you’ve come to the right place. As an experienced personal trainer, I can teach you the best ways to use resistan...
Arm Blaster vs Preacher Curl: Differences, Pros, Cons
As a bodybuilder, I have tried the arm blaster and preacher curl to grow my biceps, and over the years I’ve noticed that there is some confusion about what the differences between them are and whic...