When it comes to your heavy lifting in the weight room, there are bound to be some weak points as you pile on the plates, and not every rep is going to be successful. But that's not the worst thing in ...

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Think of lifting straps and you’d be forgiven for thinking of heavyweight champions and Olympians, but they’re anything but the preserve of professionals. Of all the things there are to think about ...

Lifting straps are an essential gym bag item if you do any serious amount of deadlifting or pulling exercises. (And no, straps aren’t cheating if you know when to use them.) But there are several ...

Picture the scene: you’re working through a heavy set of deadlifts when you notice your fingers starting to slip from the barbell. The bar falls, the set’s finished, but the rest of your body still ...

IF YOU'RE part of the powerlifting or Olympic lifting crowd, chances are you've either worn a lifting belt or considered strapping one on. But let's get one thing straight: a weightlifting belt isn't ...

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Weightlifting straps are a must for anyone serious about smashing strength-training goals. Whether you’re pulling heavy deadlifts, rows, or extra reps on pull-ups, these simple yet effective tools can ...