Gear in Powerlifting: Wraps, Belts, and Suits
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2025 12:00 am
Understanding the role of gear in powerlifting.
Common gear includes:
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.
What gear do you use, if any?"Gear is a tool, not a crutch."