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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...
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...
Should You Wear A Lifting Belt For Hip Thrusts? Pros & Cons
As a personal trainer with more than eight years of experience, my job is to provide the best possible training guidance and keep my clients safe. One common question I’ve received from clients is ...
Are You Allowed To Bring A Lifting Belt On A Plane?
One of the biggest questions I had before my first time flying for a powerlifting competition was: Can I actually bring my lifting belt with me on the plane? After scouring the internet, and talkin...
Can You Wear A Lifting Belt While Pregnant? What Science Says
Many athletes are concerned about whether it’s safe to wear lifting belts throughout their pregnancy. So, can you wear a lifting belt while pregnant? According to studies from the International Ur...
How To Use A Belt For Dips (Step-by-Step Guide)
A dip belt will take your accessories to the next level. Whether you’re training your dips and pull-ups or your belt squats and calf raises, this is the tool to have. Before you start using a dip b...
How Much Do Lifting Belts Cost? We Breakdown Popular Brands
If you’re like me when I was just getting into the world of lifting weights, you might find yourself wondering: How much do lifting belts cost, and why is there such a big price gap between them?...
Wearing a Lifting Belt for Bench Press: Should You Do It?
It seems pretty common nowadays to see someone wearing a lifting belt for squats, deadlifts, or even overhead press, but you may find yourself asking: Should I be wearing a belt when bench pressin...