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The Best Elbow Sleeves for Weightlifting & Bodybuilding

Erik Bowitz — Wed, 11 May 2022 20:06:54 +0000

If you’ve ever watched professional or even amateur weightlifters doing heavy squats then you’ve probably noticed that many sport knee sleeves. While there’s no denying the benefits of knee sleeves when squatting heavy there’s another type of sleeve that’s just as important and beneficial, yet they aren’t nearly as common. We’re talking about elbow sleeves, of course. Whether you’re a regular weightlifter or powerlifter and you’ve been at it for a while or you’re just getting started and you plan on making heavy bench pressing part of your routine, keep on reading to find out why you should definitely invest

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Wrist Straps for Weightlifting: Why You Need Them & Why You May Not

Erik Bowitz — Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:03:36 +0000

Whether you’ve just started hitting the gym or you’ve been a regular for a while, there’s no doubt that you’ve watched guy and gal weightlifters methodically wrapping their wrists before they start working out. You might be scratching your head, wondering why they’re wrapping their wrists and if you should, too. In short, yes, you definitely should. Believe it or not, wrist straps aren’t just for show (though it might seem like they are, like lifting gloves for example cough cough), nor are they reserved for individuals who want to be extremely cautions. In actuality, wrist straps are a proven,

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