Lifting Accessories

Deadlifting slippers are a tool for safer, stronger lifts. Here is a breakdown of the best slippers for deadlifting, and why you should add them to your training. When it comes to deadlifting, there are plenty options (aka discussions) to choose from. Barbell or trap bar? Wear deadlifting socks or no? What grip is best? […]

Spend less time and energy loading and unloading barbells and more time destroying PRs. Here is a breakdown of the best deadlift jacks and wedges. Today was the day. It finally happened. You crushed a huge PR on your deadlift. The pride swells, running through your ragged breaths and burning forearms. Now it’s time to […]

Ab mats are a powerful weapon for punishing your core, building a strong mid-section, and yup, sharpening that six-pack. Here’s everything you need to know about picking the best abdominal mat for training your core.   Ab Mats are another in a long line of devices that are designed to help you train your core […]

Secure your grip and dominate your workouts with my reviews of the best lifting chalks. Read on and put sweaty hands and wobbly grips in the rearview. One of the frustrating parts of weightlifting, powerlifting, or any other kind of exercise that requires a firm grip on a bar, is when your hands start to […]

Protect your shins and focus on crushing PRs with a breakdown of the best socks for deadlifting. Deadlift socks, a type of athletic socks designed to improve grip, protection, and comfort during weightlifting, especially deadlifts and cleans, are popular among powerlifters, gym-goers, and lifting enthusiasts. Rocking a pair of deadlifts socks means protecting your shins […]

Protect your home, protect your gym equipment, and protect your neck with the right gym flooring and mats. Read on for a breakdown of the best home gym floors and mats. One of the essentials of your home or garage gym is the flooring you use. After all, the right flooring: Fortunately, you don’t have […]

Want to get in shape and develop a strong mid-section without leaving the comfort of your home? Here are some of the best core sliders for taking your abs to the next level. One of my favorite ways to target my abs isn’t doing an endless number of crunches, Russian twists, and leg raises. (Although […]

Pull up assist bands are a type of resistance band that helps trainees and athletes master pull-up technique and build the strength to do pull-ups unassisted. Here is a look at the best pull up assists for every kind of trainee.

Hip thrust pads are the best way to protect your hips, stabilize the bar, and push more weight, building stronger glutes. Here is a breakdown of my favorite barbell pads for hip thrusts. The hip thrust has become one of the most popular exercises in the gym in recent years. There is a heap of […]

Weightlifting belts are a crucial and often misunderstood tool for strength training. While some lifters will swear up and down on its benefits, there is also a healthy group of purists that are adamant you should lift raw or not at all. But let’s be honest, when used properly (and that is the key word), […]