Stuffitts Review: Built for feet comfort 

In our last post we reviewed at a unique Crossover Symmetry H.I.I.T System. Today we review an interesting accessory for your lifting shoes, the Stuffitts. I wish I could keep track of the amount of shoes I’ve been through in my lifetime, but there have simply been too many to even consider making a list. With as …

ONNIT Build Muscle Power Pack Review

In our last post we looked the Inov 8 Fastlift 335 Weightlifting Shoes. In this article we jump back to a company that has impressed us with their style and product offering. Onnit is know for some of the most interesting Kettlebells, however they continue to disrupt the industry so take note. At One of the most challenging aspects …

Rubber Mats Save Floors, But What Makes a Good Olympic-Grade Mat?

There are all sorts of pieces of equipment to aid and protect those endeavoring to become Olympic weightlifters, from knee sleeves to wrist supports, from weight belts to lifting shoes, from lifting straps to chalk. But what about protecting the floor? That’s right, the same floor that helps you generate burst from your legs is the …

Understanding the Importance of an Olympic-Grade Knee Sleeve and Our Top Pick

So why Knee Sleeve? As with any athletic activity, you must take care of your body so that it takes care of you. Two of the most important parts of the body to keep healthy and avoid the trials of nagging injury are the knees and the back. For those with back trouble, they should …

The Importance of Lifting Chalk in Olympic Weightlifting and Our picks

Some lifters prefer to wear gloves or employ hand wraps, but the purists around weightlifting will tell you there’s only one item you need to grip it and rip it: Lifting Chalk.  Chalk is an elemental tool used in many athletic activities to gain an edge in grip, whether it be rock climbing or basketball, gymnastics or …

Lifting straps: Are Weightlifting Straps a Must or a Hazard?

Lifting straps can be a contentious subject among weightlifters and trainers alike. So what’s the answer, are they a must or a hazard? Well, neither really, because the answer is both. There is no simple answer, as it depends on who you are and what you’re trying to accomplish. Ultimately, they are a must, if for …

Weightlifting Wrist Wraps / Support: Why Lifters Need It and Our Pick

One of the few pieces of equipment that falls into the category of unequipped and is sometimes overlooked is the weightlifting wrist wraps. Along with the singlet, only the weight belt and knee sleeves are as basic as the wrist support for setting an “unequipped” lifter up for success. As with other pieces of equipment …

Crossover Symmetry H.I.I.T System Review: Function perfected

In our last post we looked at the only Home workout programs that maybe worth adding to your Training for variation. Today we give the shoulders some love and assess a hidden system that is used by the elites. One of the biggest concerns for CrossFit athletes is training their shoulder muscles in a way that will …