Show Notes
See the timestamp for each piece of gear…
Weightlifting Belts @2:51 + 5:32
Ben’s Pick: Bear Komplex 4″ Velcro Belt
Functional Training Shoes @7:10
Ben’s Pick: Reebok Nano 6’s – Men’s | Women’s
Weightlifting Shoes @9:50
Ben’s Pick for Heavy Lifting: Reebok Legacy Lifter – Men’s | Women’s
Ben’s Pick for Met-Cons: Inov-8 Fastlift – Men’s | Women’s
Wrist Wraps @12:47
Ben’s Pick: Rogue Velcro 12″ Wrist Wrap
Wrist Straps @15:52
(for snatches & pulls, but not cleans)
Ben’s Pick: Warm Body Cold Mind Wrist Straps
Thumb Tape @18:15
Ben’s Pick: Warm Body Cold Mind Thumb Tape
*I use a roll about every 2 weeks, I order a box of four about every 2-3 months.
Gymnastics Grips @20:32
Ben’s Pick: Bear Komplex 3-Finger Carbon
Chalk: If you are a competitor, I would recommend taking your own block of chalk to competitions. If there is no chalk on the floor, you will be at a massive advantage over your competition.
Sweat Bands: You don’t need to go through nearly as much chalk if you keep your hands dry in the first place. Wear something on your wrists to stop sweat from running down onto your hands. Personally, I place sweat bands under my gymnastics grips to prevent my grips from rubbing my skin. I have about a half dozen pairs so I can wash them and not worry about running out by mid-week.
Knee Sleeves @27:12
Ben’s Pick: Rehband 5mm Knee Sleeve (I would get two.)
*This doubles as a shin guards for Rope Climbs
Jump Ropes @30:01
Ben’s Pick: RPM Session 4 Jump Rope
(I believe the non-kink cable is worth the extra money. Mine has lasted several years.)
For more advanced athletes, consider adding variance with weighted jump ropes or drag ropes.
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