Lifting Accessories
Belts, straps, grips and shoes — the gear that goes on you, compared by lifters who have worn them out.
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Our pick
Gymreapers Padded Lifting Wrist Straps (18″ Cotton, Neoprene Padded)
Lasso-style · wraps the bar 2-3 times · sold as a pair
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Best value
Gymreapers Weightlifting Wrist Wraps (Competition Grade) 18″
3 in wide · medium-stiff · IPF, USPA, USAPL approved
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Best budget
Harbinger 4-Inch Nylon Weightlifting Belt
Steel roller buckle · no break-in · 24-42 in waist
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Best value
Element 26 Self-Locking Weightlifting Belt
4 in wide nylon · about 5 mm thick · 23-50 in midsection
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Upgrade pick
Gymreapers 7mm Knee Sleeves (Pair, IPF Approved)
High-density neoprene · sizes S-2XL · with carry bag
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Best budget
Reebok Men’s Nanoflex TR 2.0 Cross Training Shoes
EVA midsole · mesh upper · for HIIT and light lifting
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Versa Gripps PRO Authentic Lifting Grips
No-wrap rubber palm flap · steel buckle · 4 wrist sizes
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Xero Shoes Men’s Prio Barefoot Athletic Sneaker
Zero-drop · wide toe box · 5.5 mm rubber outsole
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Upgrade pick
adidas Adipower Weightlifting III (Men’s)
0.86 in (22 mm) heel · TPU midsole · strap and laces
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Our pick
Gymreapers 10MM Lever Weightlifting Belt
4 in wide · bovine leather · IPF and USAPL approved
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Our pick
Reebok Nano X5 Men’s Cross Training Shoes
7 mm drop · flat, stable heel · about 12 oz (men's 10)


