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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...
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 ...
Is Using A Lifting Belt Cheating? No, Here's Why
Some lifters feel that wearing a lifting belt is cheating because it’s allowing you to lift more weight than your body can naturally handle… However, wearing a lifting belt, either during training ...
What Lifting Belt Does Brian Shaw Use? (And, Is It Good?)
Brian Shaw is arguably one of the greatest strongmen ever, having won the World’s Strongest Man title four times. The question is, what lifting belt does he wear? The lifting belt Brian Shaw wears ...
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 ...
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 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...
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...