Category Archives: Powerlifting Equipment

When to use Lifting Straps in Powerlifting Training

As most of you should know, wrist straps, not to be confused with wrist wraps, are not allowed at powerlifting competitions. Does that mean you should NEVER use lifting stra… More

SABO PowerLift Powerlifting Shoes Review

Powerlifting Shoes are a key piece of equipment for any serious powerlifter. As most of us know by now, the average trainee tends to squat a bit more weight if they use Olympic liftin… More

When To Wear A Lifting Belt

Here is the big question: when should I wear a powerlifting belt in my training? My recommended Powerlifting Belt: For whatever reason, when to wear a belt is pretty controversial… More

The Shoes I Use: SABO Deadlift Shoe Review

After releasing the guide to Powerlifting Shoes, I’ve been flooded with questions about one pair of shoes in particular: The SABO Deadlift Shoe. In this article, I’ll cover exact… More

Powerlifting Shoes

Lifters needlessly leave more pounds on the platform due to poor choices in footwear than any other easily correctable variable. Each and every lift has a different set of require… More

Powerlifting Knee Sleeves

Knee Sleeves were created to provide the knee joint with moderate compression in order to keep them warm and “safe”. Knee sleeves are generally made out of neoprene. Regardless o… More

Powerlifting Belts

At first glance, for a beginner, selecting the correct powerlifting belt can seem like an overwhelming task. Should the material be leather or velcro? Do you go with single-pron… More

Recommendations for Powerlifting Wrist Wraps

Wrist wraps are a useful piece of equipment to own. While they aren’t going to add gobs of pounds to your total, they can make a useful difference on each and every lift. They’re allo… More

The Guide to Legal Powerlifting Gear

The following article is going to discuss the intricacies of the rules regarding powerlifting gear. If you’re looking for a place to get the powerlifting gear discussed in… More

Legal Powerlifting Equipment Specifications and Rules

The primary focus of this guide is the actual rules of Powerlifting Equipment. If you’re looking for powerlifting equipment recommendations, this isn’t necessar… More