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Bay Gear Co. Lifting Blog: Wrist Wraps, Belts & Powerlifting Tips

Hook Grip: How to Do It for Deadlifts and Olympic Lifts (and Make It Hurt Less)

What the hook grip is, how to do it step by step for deadlifts and cleans, why it hurts at first, how to make it comfortable, and how it compares t...

Gym Bag Essentials: 25 Things to Pack for Lifting (Checklist)

Gym bag essentials for lifters: a complete checklist covering lifting gear, hygiene, recovery, clothing and small items, plus how to organize your ...

Cable Hip Abduction: How to Do It, Muscles Worked and Best Variations

Learn how to do cable hip abduction with an ankle strap: setup, proper form, muscles worked, common mistakes, standing and lying variations and how...

Are Lifting Straps Cheating? When Straps Make Sense (and When They Don't)

Are lifting straps cheating? An honest look at what straps do, why strong lifters use them, when to train grip instead, and how to balance both.

10mm vs 13mm Lifting Belt: Which Thickness Should You Buy?

10mm vs 13mm lifting belt: how the two thicknesses compare for stiffness, comfort, break-in time and deadlifts, and which one suits most lifters.

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