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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...
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...
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 wrist...
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...
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? (A Coach Answers)
Many lifters question if using wrist wraps will help them lift heavier. As a powerlifting coach, I suggest all my lifters get a pair of wrist wraps. Wrist wraps will increase the weight you can li...
Here’s Why You Need Knee Wraps
Are you looking for a way to squat heavy but aren’t sure if knee wraps are worth the investment? The good news is yes, they’re definitely worth a try. Knee wraps allow you to lift more weight and i...
Common Questions When Choosing Wrist Wraps
Are you overwhelmed with the amount of wrist support options out there? Between powerlifting, bodybuilding, CrossFit, gymnastics, and weightlifting there seems to be an endless amount of lifting ac...
How Helpful are Strength Wrist Wraps?
CrossFit has been around since the early 2000s and has sustained popularity among many due to its high-intensity level training. The focus of CrossFit is strength and conditioning workouts, often d...
Use Wrist Wraps to Improve Wrist Support and Stability
When it comes to workout gear and accessories the options on what to get and why may be overwhelming. As you push your body to what once seemed like impossible levels, you may need some help along ...