Gifts for Powerlifters: Belts, Sleeves, Wraps and More

Powerlifters care about their gear. The right belt, sleeves and wraps are part of every heavy squat, bench and deadlift session. That makes powerlifting gear one of the best gifts you can give. Here are gift ideas for powerlifters at every budget.

The Big Three Gifts

Lever Belt — $129.99

A stiff lever belt is the centerpiece of most powerlifters' kits. The Bay Gear Co. lever belt is 10mm thick and 4.25" wide, and the lever closes to the same tightness every time. Read 10mm vs 13mm lifting belt and check the lifting belt size guide.

Knee Sleeves — $59.99

Nearly every raw powerlifter squats in sleeves. Bay Gear Co. knee sleeves are 7mm and 9.5". See knee sleeves for powerlifting.

Wrist Wraps — $28.99

Essential for heavy bench and a solid low-bar squat grip. Bay Gear Co. wrist wraps are 18" with a thumb loop. See wrist wraps for powerlifting.

More Gift Ideas

• Knee wraps: 78" × 3.25" for heavy squats. See best knee wraps for squats.
• Elbow sleeves: 7mm neoprene, $49.99/pair, for bench days.
• Elbow wraps: 60" for heavy bench top sets.
• Lifting straps: 24", $19.99, for rows, RDLs and back-off deadlifts.
• Liquid chalk: a must for deadlift day. (Liquid chalk is not returnable.)
• Quick locking belt: $34.99, a handy second belt for accessories.

Gifts for a Lifter With a Meet Coming Up

If they are preparing for a competition, check which gear their federation allows before buying. Many raw divisions allow a belt, knee sleeves, wrist wraps and chalk within size limits, while lifting straps are generally not allowed on the competition deadlift. Read are lifting straps allowed in powerlifting, are knee wraps allowed in powerlifting and the powerlifting meet checklist.

Gifts for New Powerlifters

Someone just starting out? Wrist wraps, lifting straps and liquid chalk are safe bets, and a quick locking belt is a great first belt. See powerlifting gear for beginners and powerlifting for beginners.

How to Get the Size Right

• Belts: measure the waist where the belt sits, not pant size.
• Knee and elbow sleeves: measured around the joint.
• Adjustable items: wrist wraps, straps, knee wraps and elbow wraps fit most lifters.

If you are unsure, adjustable gear is the safest choice, and our 30-day return policy helps if the fit is not right.

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Built by a Lifter

Bay Gear Co. was founded by Brian Young, who served in the USMC from 2015 to 2019 and started the brand from his barracks at Camp Lejeune.

Gifts for Each Lift

A helpful way to shop for a powerlifter is to think about each of the three competition lifts.

Squat: knee sleeves are the obvious choice, and knee wraps are a great addition for lifters who enjoy heavy top sets. A belt is used on heavy squats by nearly every powerlifter. Wrist wraps also help many lifters hold a low-bar position comfortably.

Bench press: wrist wraps are the most common bench accessory. Elbow sleeves are popular for warmth and compression, and elbow wraps are a favorite for overload work such as board presses.

Deadlift: liquid chalk is a must-have. Lifting straps are perfect for accessory work like RDLs and rows, even though they are not allowed on the competition deadlift. A belt rounds it out.

If you know which lift they love most, or which one they complain about most, you can pick a gift that fits.

What Powerlifters Replace Most Often

Some gear lasts for years, like a well-made lever belt. Other items get used so often that they wear out and need replacing. Wrist wraps can lose stiffness and hook-and-loop grip after many sessions. Chalk runs out. Knee sleeves can loosen with heavy use. A replacement pair of their favorite item is almost always welcome, and a spare set is useful in a meet bag.

Gifts for Meet Day

Competing powerlifters spend a long day at the venue. Practical gear for that day includes spare wrist wraps, extra chalk and a second pair of sleeves. Pair the gear with a printed copy of our powerlifting meet checklist and they will be ready.

When to Give a Belt

A belt is a big gift. It makes the most sense when the lifter does not already own one, or when they are ready to upgrade from a basic belt to a lever belt.

A Gift They Will Use Before Every Heavy Set

The best powerlifting gifts become part of a routine: the belt that gets cinched before a squat, the wraps that go on before a bench single. Those are the gifts lifters remember.

FAQ

What do powerlifters want as gifts?

Belts, knee sleeves and wrist wraps are the most-used pieces of gear.

Is a lever belt a good gift?

Yes, if you know their waist measurement.

What is a good cheap gift for a powerlifter?

Lifting straps, ankle straps or liquid chalk.

Shop Powerlifting Gifts

Give gear that gets used every session. Shop the Bay Gear Co. lever belt. Free shipping on orders over $49 and a 30-day return policy.