Jess Billitz

11 Best Weightlifting Belts for Women [2020 Reviews]

July 13, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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As a woman who’s serious about gains, you know how hard it can be to find a decent weightlifting belt. That’s because most belts are clearly built for the male figure and crazy powerlifting sessions.

They’re insanely bulky, unbelievably rigid, and sometimes downright painful to wear.

Our #1 weightlifting belt for women is the Dark Iron Fitness Genuine Leather Pro Weight Lifting Belt, but there’s 10 more where that came from! Check out our top 11 belts for women below.

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Are Gym Memberships Worth the Cost? [Price Comparison]

July 13, 2020 By Jess Billitz

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The most stressful part of adulthood is managing finances.

You want to be sure that you’re getting your bills paid on time and adding to your savings account little by little. But you also want to save money for things you enjoy doing, like getting fit and going to the gym.

So, is a gym membership worth the cost?

Let’s find out.

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9 Best Weightlifting Belts for CrossFit [2020 Reviews]

July 12, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Not every Crossfit WOD will include some sort of weightlifting or powerlifting. But you definitely want to be prepared when you see snatches, back squats, or deadlifts on the whiteboard.

The problem is that regular leather weightlifting belts are too bulky and rigid to keep on during an entire CrossFit workout. They don’t handle cardio or agility work all too well.We recommend the Fire Team Fit Weight Lifting Belt if you’re looking to maximize your gains during CrossFit workouts. Keep reading to learn about that belt and 8 others just like it.

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Nike Structured Training Belt 3.0 Review for 2020 (Pros & Cons)

July 6, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Nike isn’t exactly a big name in weightlifting gear — and we can’t explain why a company with so many lifting belt models in recent years only still manufactures one. So when we see Nike lifting belts like the Structured Training Belt 3.0, we’re always a little skeptical.

Now, let’s find out whether the Structured Training Belt 3.0 solidifies Nike’s entry into the weightlifting belt scene.

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Barbell Snatch and Press Exercise Form Guide [Videos]

July 4, 2020 By Jess Billitz

You want to build boulder shoulders and max out your upper-body strength. The problem is that gains on the shoulder press are unusually slow and oftentimes discouraging.

If you’re ready to spice up your shoulder day and see real gains, stay tuned. We’re about to go over why the barbell snatch and press might be what’ll get your gains back on track for good.

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