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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: K...
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...
Lifting Straps For Small Wrists: What To Consider Before Buying
Lifting Straps are a great tool for lifters with smaller wrists as grip strength is more likely to be a limiting factor for these individuals; however, not all lifting straps will work for smaller ...
Is Using Lifting Straps Cheating? (A Coach Answers)
There is a popular debate in the fitness industry about the use of lifting straps and if they are considered cheating. To help you decide whether or not lifting straps are considered cheating, I’ll...
Can You Use Lifting Straps For Pull-Ups? Yes, Here's How
Many lifters are severely limited in how many pull-ups they can do because of their grip strength rather than their back strength, so it may be worth using lifting straps. Lifting straps are a perf...
Lifting Straps vs Hooks: Which Are Better?
If your grip is a limiting factor that prevents you from lifting heavier or targeting the right muscles, then you may be interested in lifting straps and lifting hooks. So, which is the better cho...
LIfting Straps for Front Squats
If you’re struggling to hold the bar during front squats then you may be wondering if lifting straps are a good option or if they’re simply a band-aid solution. So, how exactly do you do front squa...
Do You Need Lifting Straps? 5 Benefits & 3 Drawbacks Explained
If you’re getting to the point where you’re struggling to maintain your grip you’re probably wondering whether lifting straps are worth using or if you should suck it up and work on your grip. Lift...
Do Lifting Straps Prevent Calluses? Yes, Here's How
Calluses are a common side effect of lifting weights, so being a strength coach, I'm often asked if gear that improves your grip, like lifting straps, will help to prevent calluses. Lifting straps ...
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...
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, t...
Should you Use Lifting Grips or Lifting Straps?
You’ve probably been using traditional lifting straps for years. Unless you’re a person who believes that lifting straps are detrimental to progress and are some form of cheating. In any case, let’...
Who Should Use Olympic Lifting Straps?
So you’ve been looking at lifting straps? With so many options (and names) on the market, how do you decide which option is best? One popular kind of lifting strap that has many names, such as Oly...
Have you ever noticed the little dance motion and short pause that people do anytime they’re about to lift heavy? The next time you’re at the gym or watching a strongman competition, you’ll notice ...
Figure 8 Lifting Straps vs Olympic Weightlifting Straps
If you’re considering using lifting straps, you should know why you’re using them. There are three main types of lifting straps that serve different types of needs depending on the activity. Lift...
Best Lifting Straps For Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and Bodybuilding
One of the biggest questions people ask is “should I use lifting straps?”. The answer will vary from person to person, based on their pursuit. For example, a competitive powerlifter will use straps...