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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...
Kettlebell Split Squat: How-To, Muscles, Benefits, Mistakes
As an experienced personal trainer, I recommend the kettlebell split squat to clients who want to build lower body strength and muscle while also improving their balance and stability. The kettlebe...
Kettlebell Hang Clean: How-To, Muscles, Benefits, Mistakes
As a personal trainer, I often program dynamic movements like the kettlebell hang clean to help lifters develop more strength and power. Kettlebell hang cleans are a dynamic unilateral (training on...
Kettlebell Single Arm Swing: How-To, Muscles, Benefits, Mistakes
If you’re looking for more exercises to do with your kettlebell then a single-arm swing is a great option. As an experienced personal trainer, I’ve taught the single-arm kettlebell swing countless ...
10 Best Kettlebell Back Exercises + Sample Workouts
As a strength coach, I’m a big fan of programming kettlebell back exercises to help my athletes develop bigger and stronger back muscles. Here are the 10 best kettlebell back exercises: Kettlebel...
Kettlebell Deadlift: How-To, Muscles, Benefits, Mistakes
As a personal trainer, I use the kettlebell deadlift on a daily basis to teach clients how to master deadlifting mechanics before progressing to barbell and trap bar deadlifts. Kettlebell deadlifts...
Kettlebell Russian Twist: How-To, Muscles, Benefits, Mistakes
Are you interested in taking your core strength to the next level? If so, the kettlebell Russian twist is one of the best exercises to include in your training routine. The kettlebell Russian twist...
Kettlebell Figure 8: How-To, Muscles, Benefits, Mistakes
As a personal trainer, a big part of my job is teaching people how to perform challenging exercises like the kettlebell figure 8 properly so they can reap the benefits and reduce their risk of inju...
12 Best Hamstring Kettlebell Exercises + Sample Workout
If you want to strengthen and grow your hamstrings using kettlebells, then it’s important to choose the right movements and know how to incorporate them into a program. The 12 best hamstring exerci...
6 Best Lower Back Kettlebell Exercises + Sample Workout
As someone who's worked with patients and athletes for the past 8 years, I often use lower back kettlebell exercises to enhance the quality of life and performance of my clients. The 6 best lower b...
8 Best Arm Blaster Exercises + Sample Workout
As a strength coach and bodybuilder, I’m often asked about the arm blaster and which arm blaster exercises are most effective for growing the biceps. The 8 best arm blaster exercises are: Arm bl...
Are Arm Blasters Worth It? Do They REALLY Work?
As someone who has been bodybuilding for more than 10 years, I’ve used an arm blaster to break through plateaus and increase the quality of my arm workouts. So, is the arm blaster worth it? The ar...
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...