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Gear

USEFUL GEAR.
CLEAR REASONS.

Things I’d tell a client to buy, and nothing I wouldn’t. What each one is for, and who should skip it.

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Recommended gear

Lever Lifting Belt — Gymreapers 10mm

The belt to buy if you’re squatting and deadlifting heavy and want one that lasts. 10mm leather, IPF approved, lever closure so it’s on and off in a second.
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Leather Lifting Belt — Dark Iron Fitness 4 inch

The budget belt that doesn’t feel like a budget belt. Genuine leather, double prong, about a third the price of a lever belt.
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Lifting Grips — Versa Gripps PRO

The premium option for pulling work. They replace straps, gloves and hooks, and they come off the bar faster than straps when you need to bail.
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Lifting Straps — Gymreapers

The cheap version of the same job. Cotton straps with neoprene wrist padding.
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Knee Sleeves — Gymreapers 7mm

Warmth and compression for squat days. 7mm neoprene, IPF approved, comes with a bag.
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Training Journal — NewMe Fitness

Ten dollars, and the single item on this page most likely to change your results. Spiral bound, 140 pages, fits in a gym bag.
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Phone Tripod — UBeesize 72 inch

For filming your own sets. Extends to 72 inches, folds down small, shoots vertical, and includes a Bluetooth remote.
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Resistance Bands — WHATAFIT set with handles

Five stackable tube bands with handles, door anchor and ankle straps. The travel option.
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Adjustable Dumbbells — BowFlex SelectTech

One pair replaces a rack of dumbbells. Dial adjustment, changes weight in seconds.
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Foam Roller — TriggerPoint GRID 1.0, 13 inch

Rigid hollow core under multi-density foam, so it holds its shape instead of pancaking after a month.
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Massage Gun — Theragun Prime, Therabody

The premium percussion device. Quieter motor and better build than the cheap end of the category.
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Whey Protein — Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, 5 lb

The default for a reason. Informed-Choice certified, cheap per serving, available everywhere.
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Creatine — Thorne Micronized Creatine Monohydrate

NSF Certified for Sport, unflavoured, one ingredient. The most studied supplement in the category.
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