A less popular version of the classic leg day exercise, the front squat is an assistance movement that could be implemented in your training routine to diversify the way you train your legs and maximize their growth. After thousands of reps of back squats, switching up things and placing the bar in front can be […]
The Lifting Belt Digs Into Your Ribs – What is the best solution?
For various reasons, a lifting belt might be uncomfortable to wear, creating unpleasant situations for the fitness enthusiasts, who often choose to completely give up on it for this reason and miss the opportunity to take their workouts to the next level. This problem appears most of the time when the belt is made of leather, […]
What to look for in a lifting belt
Before we can talk about what to look for in a lifting belt, it’s important to know the purpose of it, because many people have misconceptions about this topic. When you decide that it’s time to buy a lifting belt, there are several aspects to take into consideration, because you can find different types of […]
Why Wear a Lifting Belt when Benching?
The Bench Press is probably one of the most popular exercises performed in a gym, yet one of the most controversial. One of the most asked questions when it comes to this topic is “Why wear a lifting belt when benching?”. Proper use of a lifting belt can increase your performance and prevent injuries during hard […]
When to Start Wearing a Lifting Belt
A lifting belt is an important step in your fitness journey, and it will help you to improve in certain aspects. Although it can have a lot of benefits, if used properly, it is also important to know when to start wearing a lifting belt so you can take full advantage of it. A belt […]
How to Wear a Lifting Belt
First of all, before we can talk about how to wear lifting belt properly and take full advantage of it, we need to understand how to control our body during heavy lifts, and how we can use breathing and bracing to increase stability, strength and decrease the risk of an injury. In a hurry? If […]
How to Use a Dip Belt
Bodyweight exercises are very effective and performing them will help you build a base of muscle mass and strength. However, at some point, these exercises can get too easy, so the additional weight will be needed to make them harder. This is the time when accessories as dip belt are really useful because you can easily […]