Gloves are used by just about every profession on a daily basis. In the Military I had different gloves for specific tasks (shooting, fast roping, .50 barrel gloves, etc.). In my current job I use the standard Mechanix gloves, or latex depending on what I am doing at the time. … [Read more...]
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Is a Weightlifting Belt Right For You?
Weightlifting belts can be a polarizing topic. Depending on who you ask you can get a definitive yes, no, or sometimes. Although this appears clear as mud, the opinions of each group are typically a direct result of their gym styles. Powerlifters almost always use a weightlifting … [Read more...]
How to Save Your Grip When Lifting Heavy
When lifting weights, we tend to organize our schedules by muscle groups. The plan is to evenly spread out our exercise programs to ensure that we work each muscle group and don’t overwork any single group. Could you imagine doing your chest 5-6 days in a row? Not only would you … [Read more...]