Rehband Knee Sleeves have long been a popular choice amongst lifters and often used as a benchmark against which other knee sleeves are compared (see: Rehband Knee Sleeves vs. SBD Knee Sleeves).

Nordic Lifting Knee Sleeves have been gaining in popularity though, especially as a more budget conscious option.

Today we’ll be comparing: [Read more…]

To perform as well as possible on maximum effort attempts, using chalk is crucial for lifts like the bench, squat, deadlift, snatch, and clean & jerk. Simply put: to be your best, you need some chalk. [Read more…]

Knee sleeves serve many important functions: they help prevent injury and they help add a few pounds onto the squat. What’s not to like?

Two of the most popular knee sleeves for lifting, especially powerlifting, are the SBD and Rehband knee sleeves.

Both are IPF approved, made of high quality neoprene, and stitched to last for years.

So which is better? Let’s take a look. [Read more…]

Released in 2016, the Lever Belt by SBD quickly became a popular choice for powerlifters based upon the reputation of SBD to release some of the world’s finest lifting products. It also continued the reputation of SBD making some of the most expensive lifting products available.

The SBD Lever Belt is most often compared to the Inzer Forever Lever Belt, another phenomenal piece of lifting equipment that stands apart from the pack at a lower price point.

So is the SBD Lever Belt worth it? Or should you save (quite a few) dollars and go with the Inzer Forever Lever Belt?

Summary:

Both are high quality belts that will drastically improve your ability to keep a tight, braced core during heavy lifts. While the SBD lever belt may be the highest quality belt available, it is likely not “twice as good for twice the price” as the Inzer lever belt – they’re really both fantastic.

If you want the best of the best, with the SBD Lever Belt.

If you want a superb belt, go with the Inzer Forever Lever.

SBD Lever Belt: Pros and Cons

Pros

• One-of-a-kind hybrid lever/prong locking mechanism provides an airtight fit
• Incredibly well-designed and built to last forever

Cons

• Only comes in 13mm, no 10mm option exists at this time
• At $228, it is the most expensive belt on the market
• Like other stiff lever belts, the lever lock mechanism can take several sessions to break in and function properly

The SBD Lever Belt is available from Anderson Powerlifting.

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Inzer Lever Belt: Pros and Cons

Pros

• Easily achieve a very tight fit with lever
• Can be loosened quickly
• Belt stays in place, does not slide against body
• Available in 10mm and 13mm thickness
• Guaranteed for life

Cons

• Can be a bit difficult to get completely off after popping the lever, which is easy
• Due to its stiffness, it can take several sessions before the belt begins to break in and conform to the body of the user
  • This also applies to the lever lock mechanism

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Both the 10mm and 13mm Inzer Lever Belts are available from Amazon.

SBD Knee Sleeves are considered by many to be the best knee sleeves available (checkout SBD vs. Rehband knee sleeves and SBD vs. the STrong knee sleeves).

Unfortunately, SBD knee sleeves are not sold on Amazon. They can be purchased through the vendors below.

If you prefer to order through Amazon, check out our Top 5 Knee Sleeves, most of which are available through Amazon.

Here is a list of vendors that sell SBD knee sleeves: [Read more…]

In the world of lifting, the SBD knee sleeve was the undisputed champion for maximum support in the squat.

In 2016, Mark Bell’s  STrong Knee Sleeve became IPF Approved, setting them up to battle with SBD for the title of “Best Knee Sleeves” in the industry.

You can purchase STrong knee sleeves from Amazon and SBD knee sleeves from Anderson Powerlifting.

So which is better?

[Read more…]

Wrist wraps have long been used by bodybuilders, olympic lifters, and powerlifters to add extra support to the – you guessed it – wrist joint.

While mostly commonly used for pressing movements like the bench press or military press, wrist wraps also aid in supporting the bar for the back and front squat.

Make sure you check your federation’s rules for equipment before purchasing – although generally most wrist wrap lengths are acceptable (list of approved equipment by federation).

Here are some of the most popular wrist wraps for lifting, all of which are IPF and USAPL approved. [Read more…]