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“Essential” Weightlifting Gear

March 15, 2018 By Spencer Arnold

We all know that guy who strolls into the gym with the giant Mary Poppins gym bag. He’s got it all: the multiple jars of ‘who knows what’ pre/intra/post workout, the wraps, the belts, lucky socks, magic thumb tape, and the latest electric foam roller. If you’re new to lifting it can be hard to decide what you should or shouldn’t add to your gym bag collection. It’s easy to dump all your money into the newest and coolest gear for hitting your next PR, but what of all of that do you ACTUALLY need?

The Bare Necessities:

  1. A Bar that Spins
  2. Weightlifting shoes
  3. Chalk

If nothing else, have these things and you’ll be ready to take on any weightlifting program. You’ll never regret putting money into nice shoes or a bar that is safe to lift with. And chalk… well no one wants to lift without chalk.

Our Other Favorites

  1. Belt
  2. Knee Sleeves/Knee Wraps
  3. Wrist Wraps
  4. Thumb Tape
  5. Pre-Workout
  6. Icy Hot
  7. Straps
  8. Training Log

Ultimately what you have in your gym bag is up to you. Most of the time you don’t need as much as you think you do – and your wallet will thank you for that. Spend your money on quality equipment that you feel like you actually need and then get to work!

 

Spencer Arnold
Author: Spencer Arnold

Filed Under: Blog, Weightlifting

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