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

Black 7mm neoprene knee sleeves next to rolled black knee wraps on a gym floor

Knee Sleeves vs Knee Wraps for Squats: Which Should You Use?

Knee sleeves or knee wraps for squats? Here's how each works, when to use them, how to wrap your knees step by step, and how to size 7mm knee slee...
Black leather suede lever lifting belt next to a quick locking weightlifting belt on a gym floor

Lever Belt vs Buckle Belt vs Quick-Locking Belt: Which Lifting Belt Is Best?

Lever, prong or quick-locking? Here's how each lifting belt closure works, who it suits, how to size and wear a belt, and how tight it should be fo...
Lifter wearing Wild west donuts wrist wraps over the wrist joint while gripping a barbell for bench press

How to Wear Wrist Wraps (and When to Use Them)

Wrapped right, wrist wraps keep your wrists stacked on heavy bench and overhead press. Here's how to put them on, how tight to go, and when to grab...
Black, OD Green and Coyote Brown elbow wraps laid flat showing the slip-on loop and hook-and-loop closure

How to Choose the Best Elbow Wraps: A Lifter's Buying Guide

Stiffness, length, closure, comfort and care: here's what actually matters when choosing elbow wraps for bench and heavy pressing, plus a quick buy...
Black 7mm elbow sleeves next to rolled elastic elbow wraps on a weight bench beside a loaded barbell

Elbow Wraps vs. Elbow Sleeves for Bench Press: Which Should You Use?

Elbow sleeves give warmth and compression for everyday pressing; elbow wraps give stiff, heavy-day support. Here's how they compare and when to use...

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