by PowerLifterPro » Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:00 am
Understanding the role of gear in powerlifting.Common gear includes:
- Wrist Wraps: Provide wrist support for bench and OHP.
- Lifting Belt: Helps brace the core, increasing intra-abdominal pressure for squats and deadlifts.
- Knee Sleeves/Wraps: Provide warmth, compression, and support for squats.
- Lifting Suits/Shirts: Used in equipped powerlifting to provide significant carryover.
"Gear is a tool, not a crutch."
What gear do you use, if any?
[b]Understanding the role of gear in powerlifting.[/b]Common gear includes:[list][*][b]Wrist Wraps:[/b] Provide wrist support for bench and OHP.[*][b]Lifting Belt:[/b] Helps brace the core, increasing intra-abdominal pressure for squats and deadlifts.[*][b]Knee Sleeves/Wraps:[/b] Provide warmth, compression, and support for squats.[*][b]Lifting Suits/Shirts:[/b] Used in equipped powerlifting to provide significant carryover.[/list][quote]"Gear is a tool, not a crutch."[/quote]What gear do you use, if any?