I have spent 15 years in the sport of powerlifting, and hundreds of hours researching and testing the best products on the market.
On this page, you'll find my battle-tested reviews and recommendations.
My goal is to give you an informed take on what's useful, what's going to help your training and avoid anything that may be overhyped.
These are the product and gear that I've used myself. In doing these reviews, I've also consulted with top experts in powerlifting to figure out what really matters when it comes to quality and performance.
The 5 Best Lifting Tape
When I’m using the hook grip for deadlifts, snatches, or cleans, I like to make sure the skin on my thumbs doesn’t tear. And even
8 Best Liquid Chalk for Lifting: Pros, Cons, Reviews
If you’re like me and you train at home, you can use as much chalk as you want because you’re the only one using your
Chalk vs Straps: Pros, Cons, & Which Should You Use?
With so many differing opinions on whether to use chalk or straps, it can be difficult to make a decision on which is better. It’s
5 Different Types of Deadlift Bars & Their Uses
With so many different types of bars on the market these days, it can be difficult to know which bars can be used for deadlifts
8 Different Types of Squat Bars & Their Uses
These days barbell manufacturers are making specialty bars for individual lifts, like squats. With different types of specialty squat bars available on the market, it’s
Bumper Plates vs. Metal Plates vs. Rubber Plates (Pros & Cons)
If you’re building a home gym, you may be wondering what kind of plates you should buy. The most common types of plates you’ll find
7 Different Types of Bench Press Bars & Their Uses
There are many bench press bars available on the market but what are their use cases and will they actually improve your bench press performance?
Juggernaut AI Review: Does It Actually Work? (Pros & Cons)
The Juggernaut AI app has been the biggest project we’ve taken on in terms of reviewing training programs. This is because I had to use
Rehband vs. SBD Knee Sleeves: Pros, Cons, Which is Better?
Two of the most popular knee sleeve brands available today are Rehband and SBD. I’ve tried both, incorporating them into my heavy squat workouts for
Deadlift Bar vs Stiff Bar: Are They Really THAT Different?
If you lift weights long enough, you will come to realize barbells come in different shapes and sizes. Particularly in the world of powerlifting, there
7 Best Arm Blasters for Bigger Biceps
We’ve all seen people in the gym who do bicep curls with horrendous form – hips swaying back and forth as they bring the dumbbells
5 Best Shoes for Lifting and Running
If you like to incorporate both running and lifting into your training, you’d ideally have a different pair of shoes for each activity. That’s not
7 Best Gym Bags with Laptop Compartments
When you go straight to the gym from work or school (or vice versa), you need a bag that can hold your gym essentials as
Adidas Adipower 2 vs. Adidas Power Perfect: Which Is Better?
The Adipower II’s and Power Perfect III’s are lifting shoes from Adidas that are worn by both recreational and competitive powerlifters and weightlifters. I tested
Top 5 TRX Alternatives (That Will Save You Money)
I was first introduced to the TRX in 2007 when I was working as an intern at the Canadian Institute of Sport, coaching Olympic speed
7 Best Blood Flow Restriction Bands
Blood flow restriction training (or BFR) involves placing bands around the tops of your arms or legs to partially restrict blood flow to the limbs.
7 Best Kettlebell Apps For Both iOS & Android
When I was looking for a kettlebell app to use myself, I realized just how many apps there are on the market for kettlebell training,
PH3 Powerlifting Program Review: Pros, Cons, Does It Work?
The PH3 Program is one of the dozens (if not hundreds) of programs available on Bodybuilding.com with a single monthly subscription. Written by USAPL/IPF champ
Reebok Legacy Lifter vs. Adidas Adipower: Which Is Better?
The Reebok Legacy Lifter and the Adidas Adipower II are two popular lifting shoes for both competitive and recreational lifters. They are both good shoes,
3 Best Deadlift Workout Gloves (For Grip & Performance)
If you’re looking for lifting gloves for deadlifts, you’re either someone who (1) wants to protect your hands from calluses or (2) increase your grip