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  • What are the best lifting straps?
    February 6, 2024

    What are the best lifting straps?

    Picture this. You’re in the gym and about to go for a deadlift PR.  You set up at the bar, take a deep breath and brace, push through your feet, pull and…the bar slips from your hands. Despite feeling like...

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  • What are the best knee sleeves for squats?
    January 9, 2024

    What are the best knee sleeves for squats?

    You already know that squats are one of the best exercises you can do. They target multiple muscle groups, including glutes, quads, hamstrings, and core. And as part of the ‘big 3’ lifts, they’re essential for strength athletes.  But while...

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  • What are the best wrist wraps for lifting?
    December 4, 2023

    What are the best wrist wraps for lifting?

    Wrist wraps are supportive accessories used in weightlifting, powerlifting, and other strength training activities.The primary purpose of wrist wraps is to limit the range of motion in the wrist joint and provide extra support to the ligaments and tendons. This...

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  • Are weightlifting shoes worth it?
    November 13, 2023

    Are weightlifting shoes worth it?

    Let’s face it – becoming a lifter doesn’t require much equipment. Many of us have gotten by with a pair of old shorts, a tattered T-shirt, and a rusty barbell. But as you grow in strength and begin to take...

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  • What's the best lifting belt?
    August 5, 2023

    What's the best lifting belt?

    When it comes to strength training, there's simply no magic formula. No piece of equipment will instantly transform your training and help you bypass the hard work required to make strength gains. However, there are some pieces of equipment that...

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  • ALL ABOUT THE STEEL MACE BELL
    June 14, 2023

    ALL ABOUT THE STEEL MACE BELL

    This is a guest blog post from our friend Emilio Troiano, the head of WTA - Functional Training Academy. All about the Steel Mace Bell: historical origins, technical characteristics and most importantly: what exercises to perform What is the Steel Mace...

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