Once you start to train at a high enough level – eg lifting heavy weights in comparison to your body weight and not just ego lifting – or if you’re building up an impressive home gym setup, a crucial component is a good selection of weight plates. Something you might have come across is a …
Weight plates (and a barbell) are not a cheap investment. When building a home gym, you need to spend some time working out how many weight plates you need now – based on your current level of strength – and also how many plates you are going to need once you factor in progression through …
As soon as you get serious with weightlifting, chances are you’ll start to use some form of chalk to support your grip during Olympic lifts. It’s not essential, but there are obviously reasons why Olympic weightlifters use chalk and some of these benefits include: Improved grip when doing overhead lifts Helps to grip/hold a weight …
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When purchasing weight plates, there is a range of factors that you’ll need to consider including: Material of the weights (steel, urethane, rubber, vinyl) Your budget (some weight plates are significantly more expensive than others) Variety of weights (do you need heavier plates and if so, how many?) Storage space (bumper plates take up more …
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When weightlifting, you’ll start to notice that certain accessories are used quite frequently, especially if you go to a good gym with an extensive weights area. One popular – or common – accessory that many weightlifters use is chalk. Lifting chalk improves and secures your grip during heavy Olympic weightlifting exercises like a snatch or …
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