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

How much do knee wraps add to your squat? Lifter wrapping Bay Gear Co. caution knee wraps before a heavy squat

How Much Do Knee Wraps Add to Your Squat? The Honest Answer

Do knee wraps really add weight to your squat? Here's what research measured, why wraps help, how they compare to knee sleeves, and when they're al...
How Much Does a Lifting Belt Add? (And Does It Make You Stronger?)

How Much Does a Lifting Belt Add? (And Does It Make You Stronger?)

How much does a lifting belt add to your squat or deadlift, and does it make you stronger? Here's what the research measured, why belts help, and h...
Should I wear a lifting belt? Lifter closing a Bay Gear Co. black lever belt before a heavy squat

Should I Wear a Lifting Belt? An Exercise-by-Exercise Guide

Squats, deadlifts, leg press, RDLs, hip thrusts, bench: should you wear a lifting belt? Here's a lift-by-lift guide to when a belt helps and when t...
Wrist wraps for squats: lifter in Bay Gear Co. Jellyfish wrist wraps setting up a low-bar back squat

Wrist Wraps for Squats: Low-Bar, Front and Overhead Squats

Do you need wrist wraps for squats? It depends on the squat. Here's when wraps help on low-bar, front and overhead squats, and when to skip them.
How to improve grip strength for deadlifts: chalked hook grip on a barbell with Bay Gear Co. lifting straps and liquid chalk

How to Improve Grip Strength for Deadlifts (Without Living in Straps)

Grip giving out before your back does? Here's how to fix it: setup tips, which deadlift grip to use, grip exercises that carry over, and where stra...

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