Gear & equipment (11)
Shoes, belts, straps, watches — what is worth buying and what is not.
Gym shoes: what you actually need
Why running shoes get in the way when you squat, what sole you want for lifting, and whether dedicated lifting shoes are worth it.
2 min read
Doorway Pull-Up Bars: What to Check Before You Hang
How to pick and mount a doorway pull-up bar: frame measurements, real load limits, a pre-use safety test, and a set-and-rep plan with actual numbers.
5 min read
Exercise mats: the thickness, material and size that actually matter
Which mat thickness suits which training, how to pick size and material, plus cleaning rules and the signs it is time to replace it.
4 min read
Shakers and water bottles: choosing, using, and cleaning them
How to pick bottle size and material, how much fluid you actually need per kilogram and per training hour, and how to clean a shaker so it stops smelling.
5 min read
Compression clothing: what it actually does
What compression gear actually does, which mmHg range to look for, how long to wear it after training, and how to size it without guessing.
4 min read
Smart Scales: How Accurate Are They, Really
What a smart scale actually measures, how far off its body-fat number can be, and a weighing protocol that turns noisy daily readings into usable data.
6 min read
Sports watch: what it actually measures
Which numbers on your sports watch come from sensors and which are estimates, how large the error is for heart rate and calories, and how to test yours.
5 min read
Knee sleeves and knee wraps: what they do and when to use them
What knee sleeves and knee wraps actually do, when to wear each one, how to wrap properly, and which knee symptoms need a doctor.
5 min read
Gloves or Chalk: What Actually Helps Your Grip
A practical comparison of lifting gloves and chalk: what each does to your grip, how much to use, when to pick which, and how to stop calluses from tearing.
5 min read
Lifting straps: when to use them and when to leave them in the bag
A practical guide to lifting straps: which sets they actually help, when they stall your progress, how much weekly pulling volume they should cover, and how to wrap them.
5 min read
When You Actually Need a Lifting Belt
When a lifting belt actually helps, on which lifts and at what percentages, how tight to cinch it, and when back pain means seeing a doctor.
5 min read