3-Inch vs. 4-Inch Lifting Belt: Which Width Is Right for You?

3-Inch vs. 4-Inch Lifting Belt: Which Width Is Right for You?

Compare 3-inch and 4-inch lifting belts by torso fit, mobility, bracing surface, lift selection, and competition rules. Learn a simple squat-and-deadlift test to choose the width that supports your training without digging into your ribs or hips.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
Nylon vs leather lifting belt comparison for powerlifting and dynamic training

Nylon vs Leather Lifting Belt: Which Should You Choose?

Compare nylon and leather lifting belts by support, comfort, mobility, durability, closures, competition rules, and training style. Learn which material fits powerlifting, Olympic lifting, CrossFit, bodybuilding, or general strength work.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
Calluses from lifting beside a barbell and TuffWraps lifting straps

Calluses From Lifting: Can Lifting Straps Help Prevent Them?

Calluses from lifting are common, but torn, painful skin can derail a training week. This guide explains why calluses form, how lifting straps may reduce friction, and how to balance hand care with grip training.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
SBD vs Strength Shop knee sleeves compared for powerlifting

SBD vs. Strength Shop Knee Sleeves: Which Is Better for Powerlifting?

This guide compares SBD and Strength Shop knee sleeves across stiffness, fit, sizing, price, and competition use so powerlifters can choose the right pair for everyday training or meet-day squats with confidence.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
Warm Body Cold Mind vs TuffWraps lifting gear comparison

Warm Body Cold Mind vs. TuffWraps: Which Lifting Gear Is Better?

Compare Warm Body Cold Mind and TuffWraps across wrist wraps, belts, lifting straps, knee support, prices, and policies. See which brand fits Olympic lifting, powerlifting, CrossFit, or general strength training best.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
iron-bull-strength-review

Iron Bull Strength Review: What Do Customers Say About the Gear?

This Iron Bull Strength review breaks down what customers praise and criticize across belts, knee sleeves, wrist wraps, plates, shipping, and support. See who the gear suits and when a lifter-built alternative may make more sense.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
Lifter cinching lifting straps around a loaded barbell before a heavy deadlift

Are Lifting Straps Cheating? The Truth About Grip Strength and Heavy Pulls

Are lifting straps cheating? Not even close. They keep your grip from cutting a heavy pull short so your back and hamstrings get the work. Here is what the research says, when to strap up, when to go raw, and how to keep building real grip.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
Lifter wearing wrist wraps and a lifting belt loading a barbell, illustrating an Anderson Powerlifting review

Anderson Powerlifting Review: Products, Customer Feedback, and Alternatives

A close look at Anderson Powerlifting: the brands and gear they carry, what real customers say about service and shipping, and the alternatives worth comparing before you buy your next belt or wraps.

 

Tristan Zheng
Eleiko weightlifting belt review: close-up of the leather belt, double-prong buckle, and tapered front

Eleiko Weightlifting Belt Review: What The Customers Say

Is the Eleiko weightlifting belt worth the premium price? We rounded up what real owners and expert testers say about its leather build, break-in, durability, and support, then weighed a lifter-built alternative for anyone on the fence.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
Lifter using a hook grip on a loaded barbell for a heavy deadlift

Hook Grip Deadlift: Why It Hurts, and When to Use Straps Instead

The hook grip gives you the most secure hold on a heavy deadlift, but it hurts for a reason. Here is why your thumbs ache, how to fix it, and when lifting straps are the smarter call.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
Lifter wearing wrist wraps grips a barbell during bench press to avoid wrist pain

Wrist Pain During Bench Press: Causes and Fixes

Wrist pain during bench press usually comes down to how the bar sits in your hand, not bad luck. Here is what causes it across every bench variation, how to fix your setup, and when wrist wraps actually help.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych
Beginner strongman training program: lifter doing a farmers walk in a lifting belt and wrist wraps

The Beginner Strongman Training Program (and the Gear You'll Need)

A complete beginner strongman training program with a 4-day split, clear week-to-week progression, and the exact implements and supportive gear you need to start training strongman safely and keep your back and knees healthy.

 

Jaysen Sudnykovych