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The 4 Best Lubricants for Ellipticals of 2025, Approved by Our Experts

The hard part is over: You got one of the best ellipticals and you’ve developed a regular cardio routine. That’s great, but having a regular elliptical routine means having a regular maintenance routine, ... Continue Reading

Best Weightlifting Belts

The Best Weightlifting Belts of 2025, Approved by a Certified Weightlifting Coach

When it comes to strength training, there are certain accessories that can really elevate your workouts. For example, the best weightlifting shoes can be excellent for grounding your form for epic pulls ... Continue Reading

Best Lifting Straps

The 8 Best Lifting Straps For Better Grip (2025)

At first glance, lifting straps are fairly simple tools; they’re thin strips of cotton or nylon that connect your wrists to a barbell to help you hold on to heavier weight for longer periods of ... Continue Reading

Best Knee Sleeves

The 5 Best Knee Sleeves of 2025 (Tested & Reviewed)

Knee sleeves are an important piece of gear in every gymgoer’s equipment bag. They can help to provide joint protection, warmth, and stability. They can even help to inspire confidence when you know you ... Continue Reading

Best Wrist Wraps

7 Best Wrist Wraps of 2025 (Tested & Reviewed)

Wrist wraps are functional pieces of supportive strength gear for lifters who want additional wrist support when training. Traditionally, lifters wear wrist wraps to alleviate pressure on the wrists during ... Continue Reading

Best Lifting Accessories

7 of the Best Gym Accessories Every Serious Lifter Needs in Their Bag

Make no mistake — you’re the one lifting those weights. Despite what you might hear from a high-and-mighty gymgoer, wearing a belt to squat or strapping up for a set of deadlifts isn’t cheating.  The ... Continue Reading

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Gymreapers Dip Belt Review

If you didn’t already know, progressively overloading your muscles while strength training is essential to hypertrophy (aka muscle growth). Since it can be challenging to accomplish this with bodyweight ... Continue Reading

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The Best Gym Bags For Shoes, Style, and More

With so many bags to choose from on the market, it can feel overwhelming when shopping for something as specific as a gym bag. Luckily, we’ve curated a list of gym bags for a variety of different styles ... Continue Reading

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Best Dip Belts for Comfort, Value, and More

The dip, sometimes called the upper-body squat, is a favorite among lifters across many different disciplines — and for good reason. This ever-reliable exercise works your chest, shoulders, and triceps ... Continue Reading

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Best Foam Rollers for Muscle Recovery, Pinpoint Massage, and More

If only massages weren’t so expensive is likely a thought that has crossed the mind of many a trainee the day after a heavy lifting session. Thankfully, self-myofascial release, the scientific term for ... Continue Reading

Best Pull Up Bands

Best Pull-Up Assist Bands For Travel, Advanced Athletes, And More

Pull-up assist bands are large rubber bands that you can loop onto your power rack or squat rack to relieve a certain amount of weight when performing a pull-up. For example, if an athlete who weighs 150 ... Continue Reading

Living.Fit Foam Roller

Living.Fit Foam Roller Review

Recovery is a big part of an athlete's workout routine. Foam rollers — like the Living.Fit Foam Roller — are a much cheaper alternative than seeing a massage therapist, or spending a couple ... Continue Reading

Element 26 Self-Locking Weightlifting Belt

Element 26 Self-Locking Weightlifting Belt Review

Supporting your core with a weightlifting belt can be extremely beneficial if you are lifting heavy weights, but it can be a bit tricky to find the right one. Leather belts are typically ... Continue Reading

Gymreapers Wrist Wraps

Gymreapers Wrist Wraps Review

Whether you’re a seasoned vet or a beginner, stability matters when it comes to lifting weights. For anyone who struggles with stabilizing their wrists on their own, you may want ... Continue Reading

Gymreapers Knee Sleeves

Gymreapers Knee Sleeves Review

Stability while lifting heavy weights is crucial, especially in your knees. Knee sleeves — like these 7mm sleeves from Gymreapers — can provide your knees proper support and stability, as well as ... Continue Reading

Gymreapers Quick Locking Belt

Gymreapers Quick Locking Weightlifting Belt Review

A weightlifting belt may be one of the most helpful accessories you can have in your arsenal. While full leather belts are meant for traditional powerlifts, nylon belts like the Gymreapers Quick ... Continue Reading

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TRX Strap System Review

The TRX® Home2 is a strap system that can be used to exercise most muscles throughout your body. These exercises include mountain climbers, chest flyes, explosive squat jumps, and a wide ... Continue Reading

Best Lifting Chalk

The Best Lifting Chalk For Sustained Grip, Kettlebells, And More

Whether you’re powerlifting, balancing on a beam, or holding on for dear life off the side of a mountain, lifting chalk provides the much-needed grip security so many athletes desire. Commonly used ... Continue Reading

Best Lifting Gloves

The Best Lifting Gloves For Grip, Pull Ups, Wrist Support And More

Your hands may be one of the most important tools you use in the gym, so keeping them protected throughout workouts is imperative. Lifting gloves can help keep your skin safe from tears as you’re kicking ... Continue Reading

Best Kinesiology Tape

The Best Kinesiology Tape For Lifters, Swimmers, and More

As strength sports have evolved, so has the equipment used to support the body and enhance performance. Kinesiology tape is a prime example of this with the growth of multiple types and brands. Before ... Continue Reading

Best Leather Lifting Straps

Best Leather Lifting Straps

When it comes to powerlifting, weightlifting, or strongman, having reliable and durable lifting straps can improve your training involving most movements with a barbell. If you are like most athletes where ... Continue Reading

Best Lifting Chains

The Best Lifting Chains For Durability, Heavy Lifting, And More

Lifting chains are a popular tool for athletes and fitness enthusiasts trying to increase the intensity of their workouts. When chains are used for exercise, they’re referred to as accommodating resistance ... Continue Reading

Best Cooling Arm Sleeves

Best Cooling Arm Sleeves On The Market

Cooling arm sleeves can keep your arms dry by wicking sweat, provide compression, and even cover up tattoos so they aren’t damaged from sun exposure. Usually, cooling arm sleeves cover arms from the wrist ... Continue Reading

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Best Elbow Support

Elbow support braces are worn by a wide range of people. Some athletes who have hurt their arms in the past may absolutely need an elbow brace to help ease their minds. There are also athletes who are ... Continue Reading

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