female athlete holding dumbbell
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Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Dumbbells for You

Buying Guide: How to Choose the Best Dumbbells for You

We've talked before about the benefits of dumbbell training and why we love it so much. No gym is complete without them. Whether you're trying to improve your cardio or build muscle, activate your glutes, or build abdominal strength, dumbbells come in handy 24/7/365. They're incredibly versatile, compact, and can...

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PostureMedic mobility tool
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The Complete Guide to Mobility Tools

The Complete Guide to Mobility Tools

You're sore. Your muscles are tight. You can't lock your arms out overhead, and it's challenging to sit down in a squat all the way. It sounds like your mobility is suffering! Here's the good news: There are all sorts of mobility tools to help improve your range of motion....

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female athlete carrying TWL plyo box
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The Complete Guide to Plyo Boxes

The Complete Guide to Plyo Boxes

Box jumps are a staple movement in most functional fitness gyms around the world. And thankfully, the plyo box is a piece of equipment you can easily incorporate into your home gym, too. What do you need to consider when buying a plyometric box? What are your options like? Let's...

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The Ultimate Guide to Weightlifting Straps

The Ultimate Guide to Weightlifting Straps

The topic of weightlifting straps — when to use them, when not to use them, how using them makes you super cool, how you're a terrible athlete if you use them — is a never-ending debate. But let's back up for a minute. What are straps for? Well, have you...

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female athlete using olympic barbell
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The Ultimate Guide to Barbells: How to Pick the Right One

The Ultimate Guide to Barbells: How to Pick the Right One

If you're considering investing in a barbell, then it's likely something you're going to get a ton of use out of. Plus, it's going to last a long time — possibly for the rest of your fitness journey — and plays a pivotal role in your performance. Thus, it's crucial to pick...

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athlete wearing bear komplex carbon grips
8-minute read

The Ultimate Guide to Gym Grips and Hand Care

The Ultimate Guide to Gym Grips and Hand Care

Functional fitness takes a serious toll on your hands. Whether you're doing butterfly chest-to-bar pull-ups, kipping C2B, muscle-ups, Olympic weightlifting barbell work, or even throwing around a dumbbell or kettlebell, your grip is really going to feel the wear and tear. Let's talk about how to keep those hands fresh...

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The Ultimate Guide to Belts

The Ultimate Guide to Belts

You've probably seen people walking around the gym wearing belts. You might not understand, however, what they do, if you need one, and if so, what kind you need. Let's explore. What are Belts For? Belts are used to stabilize the core in those more risky positions we put our...

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