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The powerlifting equipment thread.
Topic Started: Jun 20 2005, 02:49 PM (427 Views)
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Discuss any equipment topics in here. To start off this thread, I will give some info on different types of equipment.

Belt(approx 70$ for standard belt): This powerlifting wear applies pressure to the core and creates a stable environment in which to perform the Big Three. Belts support you during your lifts and help keep you safe. They also help to create intra-abdominal pressure, thus creating the stability. But don't train in a belt all year round, as this takes away the force from the abdominals and are actually weakened. Wear the belt at meets, and certain occassions.

Chalk(approx 5-10$): This powerlifting item helps during all lifts basically. It helps with the grip in the deadlift and bench, and can help prevent the slipping of the bar on the squat. You simply apply chalk all over your hands for the bench and deadlift, and you apply the chalk on the trapezius, neck, and shoulders for the squat. Magnesium carbonate chalk is a popular form of this chalk.

Squat/Deadlift Suits(approx $40-150): This powerlifting wear is very effective for both safety and adding pounds to your squat,deadlift, and total. They work because since they are so tight, once you stretch the suit, such as the descent of the squat and the beginning of the deadlift, they create a "spring" of some sort. This helps create bar speed, momentum, and blast through the whole lift. Also, they create a stable environment for the joints so they are injury preventing. Usually, these suits take up to 5 minutes to get on. They are also uncomfortable and tight. But they work!Some examples of Squat/Deadlift suits are: Z-Suit, Marathon Suit, Inzer,Champion,Other......

Bench Shirt(approx $40-150): This powerlifting wear is effective for adding pounds to your bench and total. Again, they work because they are so tight, that once you stretch the shirt, like in the bottom position of the bench press, it creates a spring and helps you to create bar speed, momentum, and blast to the lockout, where many successive powerlifters train, knowing the bench shirt starts to help a bit less. Think of a rubber band. What happens when you stretch it? It creates a spring and fires away when you let go of the rubber band. Same concept in the bench shirt.(And squat/deadlift suits). Training the lockout is critical when using a shirt, because the shirt is mostly effective at the bottom and middle position of the lift. Start with the lowest level of a bench shirt, such as a single polyester. Soem examples of bench shirts are:Extra High Performance Heavy Duty Blast Shirt(EHPHD),High Performance Heavy Duty Blast Shirt (HPHD),Other....

Knee wraps(approx $20): This powerlifting wear helps create pressure and tightness in the knees, and creates a stable environment. Knee Wraps also help to prevent injuries in the knees, which is critical when performing the Squat. They may create a little spring, but nothing major. Can add up to 15 kilos or 20-30 pounds if wrapped correctly and tight enough....

Wrist Wraps(approx $20) : This powerlifting wear helps to support your grip so you have better control and grip on the barbell. This is NOT to be confused with wrist STRAPS, which are straps that wrap around the wrist and barbell so you are actually "glued" to the barbell.


You can attain the powerlifting equipment at www.monstermuscle.com , www.titansupport.com , www.houseofpain.com (awesome site!) , www.liftinglarge.com

I think I pretty much nailed everything. If I missed anything, please add it in!

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7/22/05: Added www.liftinglarge.com
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lol they have bench shirts? wow lol wtf? how is it? juss a reg. shirt sayin bench on it? lol jk
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The explanation is up there!

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idk if you wanna add this to your post steel, but another great site is www.liftinglarge.com Awesome service, got my shirt in only 2 days vs. ordering directly from Titan who can take up to a couple of weeks to ship stuff.
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Um perhaps boards and chains as well.

Unless you're thinking of things that go on the person... then maybe gloves...

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Um perhaps boards and chains as well.

Unless you're thinking of things that go on the person... then maybe gloves...

MOP

Bands and chains are training tools.

Another site for good gear is elitefts.com. Great service and metal gear is awesome!!!
Stats: 5'9 214lbs compete 198

Squat 435 raw/505 in metal ace briefs with blue bands all done using monolift

Bench 315 but have been good for at least 330 (225x15)

Deadlift 505 455x10 495x5
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