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Are Wrestling Shoes Good For Lifting? (Yes, 5 Amazing Benefits)

Are Wrestling Shoes Good For Lifting (Yes, 5 Amazing Benefits)

Key Points ‘Gym goers’, powerlifters and bodybuilders are always looking for ways to improve muscle size and lifting strength. Did you know that footwear is one of the most influential factors for many lifts? For this reason, we have dedicated this whole article to wrestling shoes. So, are wrestling shoes good for lifting? Yes, for … Read more

Rack Pull vs Deadlift: Differences, Benefits, Muscles, How To Guide

Rack Pull vs Deadlift Differences, Benefits, Muscles, How To Guide

Key Points If you’ve been in the gym and have noticed some people doing deadlifts in the squat rack, you may have wondered what they were doing. In this article, we’re going to explain the differences between rack pull vs deadlift, so you can figure out if it’s something great to add to your workout … Read more

9 Best Sumo Deadlift Alternatives – How to Perform

9 Best Sumo Deadlift Alternatives - How to Perform

Key Points The deadlift is one of the best compound exercises to strengthen your posterior chain muscles and develop strength. The same goes for the sumo deadlift. But what if you can’t do the sumo deadlift properly because of an injury, travel, or something else? Is there a sumo deadlift substitute? To answer the question, … Read more

Do Deadlifts Help Vertical Jump? (Yes, 5 Ways)

Do Deadlifts Help Vertical Jump (Yes, 5 Ways)

Key Points Deadlifts are such a great fundamental exercise for all sports. Most sports require some sort of vertical jump or power to generate through the legs. Coaches and trainers implement different types of agility exercises to get their players ready and stack performance. But what about deadlifts? Do deadlifts help vertical jump? Yes! Deadlifts … Read more

8 Best Deadlift Accessory Exercises to Increase Strength

The 8 Best Deadlift Accessory Exercises (Tips & Videos)

Key Points The deadlift is one of the best exercises you can do to increase your strength. Smashing through a heavy set of deadlifts leaves you feeling tired, but accomplished. If you reach a plateau with your deadlift, the obvious answer is to deadlift more. However, there are several deadlift assistance exercises you can do … Read more

Lever Belt vs Prong Belt – Which is Best for You? (6 Differences)

Lever Belt vs Prong Belt Which is Best for You (6 Differences)

Key Differences There comes a time in the life of every lifter when he/she considers buying a lifting belt. It’s the next logical step in the progression towards heavy lifting. No reputable athlete shies away from making this purchase. And, do you know what? They’re absolutely right about this decision. So what are the differences … Read more

Nylon vs Leather Lifting Belt: Which Is Best For You?

Figure of Nylon vs Leather lifting belt

Key Differences Lifting belts are useful for protecting the posture and back of lifters. There are multiple kinds of lifting belts out there. These are usually available in a variety of materials that you can choose from. Nylon and leather lifting belts, in particular, are highly popular. However, it can be confusing which one to … Read more

Trap Bar Deadlift vs Front Squat: How to, Pros, Cons

Trap Bar Deadlift vs Front Squat How To, Pros, Cons

Key Points When it comes to building muscle mass and power in the lower body, few exercises can compete with squats and deadlifts. Across the various styles of squats and deadlifts, trap bar deadlifts and front squats are many lifter’s go-to exercises as they look to maximize leg hypertrophy. So, trap bar deadlift vs front … Read more

Suitcase Deadlift – Muscles Worked, Benefits and How to Do

Suitcase Deadlift Muscles Worked How to Guide, Benefits

Key Points In this exercise guide, we have covered a very unique deadlift variant called the suitcase deadlift. We go over suitcase deadlift muscles worked, how to, benefits and alternatives. So what is the suitcase deadlift? The suitcase deadlift muscles worked include your core, glutes, calves, grip strength, traps, hamstrings and quads. With the suitcase … Read more

How to Breathe During Deadlift – The Proper Way

How to Breathe During Deadlift

Key Points We may know how to perform deadlifts, but neglect proper breathing techniques. I am going to outline the optimal deadlift breathing for a safe and effective workout. We start off by going over why we need to breathe properly during deadlifts, including; oxygen uptake, spine safety, and deadlift efficiency/effectiveness.  So how should you … Read more