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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...
4 Tips For Wearing Wrist Wraps For Bench Press & Do They Help
As a powerlifting coach, I’m often asked whether wearing wrist wraps for bench press is worth it, how much they help, and how to wear them correctly. Wrist wraps are helpful for anyone who wants to...
Should You Use Wrist Wraps For Squats? Coach Answers
If you’ve ever squatted heavy, you’ll know that there can be an incredible amount of stress placed on your wrists. Even more so for those squatting in a “low bar” position, which requires the wri...
3 Types of Wrist Wraps Explained (Which Are The Best?)
Wrist wraps can provide stability and support to help you lift heavier weights more safely, but over the years working as a strength coach I've noticed that lifters are often confused about which t...
Do Wrist Wraps Weaken Your Wrist & Forearm? A Coach Answers
Wrist wraps support the wrist joint by limiting excessive bending when lifting heavy, so you may be wondering if the assistance they provide will weaken your wrist and forearms over time. As a stre...
How Long Should Wrist Wraps Be? 12 vs 18 vs 20 vs 24 Explained
If you’re ready to invest in a pair of wrist wraps to keep your wrists strong and stable under heavy loads, you may have noticed that they come in multiple lengths. Here’s what I tell my clients: A...
Do You Need Wrist Wraps With A Thumb Loop? Plus, How To Wear
When it comes to choosing a set of wrist wraps, people can often be confused about what the thumb loop does and how to properly wear wraps with them attached. The thumb loop is meant to make your ...
Should Wrist Wraps be Stiff or Flexible? (A Coach Explains)
When it comes to choosing between stiff and flexible wrist wraps, there is much debate and confusion. While some argue that stiff wrist wraps offer more support and protection, others claim that f...
Should You Wear Wrist Wraps For Push-Ups? A Coach Answers
Push-ups are a great exercise that work multiple muscle groups in the body, but some people miss out on the benefits of push ups because it causes pain and discomfort in the wrists. As a strength ...
6 Things To Look For When Buying Wrist Wraps For CrossFit
The best wrist wraps for CrossFit offer enough support for heavy lifts but also allow you to have varying degrees of support to adjust for movements that also require more wrist mobility. Adjusta...
What To Look For When Buying Olympic Lifting Wrist Wraps
As a personal trainer with more than eight years of experience, I’ve learned that different types of lifters have unique needs when it comes to training equipment, which fully applies to wrist wrap...
3 Wrist Wrap Benefits For Lifting (Plus, 2 Drawbacks)
Wrist wraps help to support the wrist joint by limiting excessive bending under heavy loads. However, there are benefits and drawbacks to wearing them that every lifter should be aware of. When wea...
Wrist Wraps For Small Wrists: 5 Things To Know Before Buying
As someone with small wrists, you probably wonder which wrist wraps would provide the necessary support to say safe, press as much weight as possible, and keep nagging aches at bay. Wearing the cor...
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 ...
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 ...