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"A belt for adding weight to dips and chins and wrist straps and I try and use them as minimally as I can manage, working sets of deadlifts and barbell shrugs only I’m lazy the least I have to carry about the gym the better, I’ll ditch the belt and straps somewhere in the gym after use and get it at the end of the workout " I do find that the straps work for back exercises too for certain rows but I get what you mean. I never thought I'd be the gym bag type 😅 | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Do you think they actually make a difference or are they too gimmicky for you? I do have a range of them such as a belt, wrist straps, squat shoes. And I wonder if I'm even big enough to justify having that much 😂" Belt, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, and straps. I train heavy and specifically, so I'm glad to have them. Are there lots of other gym gubbins & gimmicks, sure. | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Do you think they actually make a difference or are they too gimmicky for you? I do have a range of them such as a belt, wrist straps, squat shoes. And I wonder if I'm even big enough to justify having that much 😂 Belt, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, and straps. I train heavy and specifically, so I'm glad to have them. Are there lots of other gym gubbins & gimmicks, sure. " Is your interest powerlifting by any chance? | |||
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"I take bands for leg work exercises, and last week I took a loaded rucksack and wore it on the treadmill whilst power walking on the highest incline and holding 5kg dumbells in each hand. I used to use a sandbag over my shoulders but that restricted the additional use of my hands. So I improvised and it worked well. Mrs" I have heard some of those weight loaded vests or rucksacks can help with conditioning but definitely didn't imagine that as an accessory! | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Do you think they actually make a difference or are they too gimmicky for you? I do have a range of them such as a belt, wrist straps, squat shoes. And I wonder if I'm even big enough to justify having that much 😂 Belt, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, and straps. I train heavy and specifically, so I'm glad to have them. Are there lots of other gym gubbins & gimmicks, sure. " I recently bought some knee sleeves as I'm focusing on lifting quite heavy (relatively) and I did think "do I have too much?" 😆 | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Do you think they actually make a difference or are they too gimmicky for you? I do have a range of them such as a belt, wrist straps, squat shoes. And I wonder if I'm even big enough to justify having that much 😂 Belt, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, and straps. I train heavy and specifically, so I'm glad to have them. Are there lots of other gym gubbins & gimmicks, sure. Is your interest powerlifting by any chance?" Close but not quite. | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Do you think they actually make a difference or are they too gimmicky for you? I do have a range of them such as a belt, wrist straps, squat shoes. And I wonder if I'm even big enough to justify having that much 😂 Belt, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, and straps. I train heavy and specifically, so I'm glad to have them. Are there lots of other gym gubbins & gimmicks, sure. I recently bought some knee sleeves as I'm focusing on lifting quite heavy (relatively) and I did think "do I have too much?" 😆" I love my sleeves, they're like a comfort blanket for heavy squats. | |||
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"A belt for adding weight to dips and chins and wrist straps and I try and use them as minimally as I can manage, working sets of deadlifts and barbell shrugs only I’m lazy the least I have to carry about the gym the better, I’ll ditch the belt and straps somewhere in the gym after use and get it at the end of the workout I do find that the straps work for back exercises too for certain rows but I get what you mean. I never thought I'd be the gym bag type 😅" Gym bags are banned on the gym floor at our gym so kind of limits what can take as well mate, I’d definitely use them for other back excercises if I need too my grip is fading with age so that day will come ha | |||
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"I haven’t been to the gym in years. But when I used to go I used to take something to stuff down my shorts so I looked like I was hung like a horse. " 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 | |||
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"Just gloves. Sweaty hands and dumbbells/ kettle bells don't mix for me, and stops blisters from the rower. " I used to wear gym gloves until I saw they were frowned up in my evolution of becoming a gym bro 😂 | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Do you think they actually make a difference or are they too gimmicky for you? I do have a range of them such as a belt, wrist straps, squat shoes. And I wonder if I'm even big enough to justify having that much 😂 Belt, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, and straps. I train heavy and specifically, so I'm glad to have them. Are there lots of other gym gubbins & gimmicks, sure. I recently bought some knee sleeves as I'm focusing on lifting quite heavy (relatively) and I did think "do I have too much?" 😆 I love my sleeves, they're like a comfort blanket for heavy squats. " I tried them out for the first time today doing squats and they were so comfortable! | |||
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"I haven’t been to the gym in years. But when I used to go I used to take something to stuff down my shorts so I looked like I was hung like a horse. " It's all fun and games until you're doing the hip abduction and you feel self conscious about your bulge 🙈 | |||
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"Just gloves. Sweaty hands and dumbbells/ kettle bells don't mix for me, and stops blisters from the rower. I used to wear gym gloves until I saw they were frowned up in my evolution of becoming a gym bro 😂" They do not assist in strengthening your natural grip overall. | |||
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"A belt for adding weight to dips and chins and wrist straps and I try and use them as minimally as I can manage, working sets of deadlifts and barbell shrugs only I’m lazy the least I have to carry about the gym the better, I’ll ditch the belt and straps somewhere in the gym after use and get it at the end of the workout I do find that the straps work for back exercises too for certain rows but I get what you mean. I never thought I'd be the gym bag type 😅 Gym bags are banned on the gym floor at our gym so kind of limits what can take as well mate, I’d definitely use them for other back excercises if I need too my grip is fading with age so that day will come ha " Oh that's interesting, I suppose they can be a bit of a trip hazard but if you know what you need for that session, you can always just take them out I suppose. | |||
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"Deffo want to invest in some proper weightlifting shoes. I have horrendous ankle mobility as it is " Mate, I ummmm'd and ahhhh'd about getting them for ages and they've been a game changer! The stability, the added squat depth, the fact I can use them on the leg press as well as squats has been amazing. | |||
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"Just gloves. Sweaty hands and dumbbells/ kettle bells don't mix for me, and stops blisters from the rower. I used to wear gym gloves until I saw they were frowned up in my evolution of becoming a gym bro 😂 They do not assist in strengthening your natural grip overall." Oh definitely not, but they have helped prevent the callouses on my hands being an issue 😆 | |||
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"Deffo want to invest in some proper weightlifting shoes. I have horrendous ankle mobility as it is Mate, I ummmm'd and ahhhh'd about getting them for ages and they've been a game changer! The stability, the added squat depth, the fact I can use them on the leg press as well as squats has been amazing." What did you buy Joe ? | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? " Are you available Joe 
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"Deffo want to invest in some proper weightlifting shoes. I have horrendous ankle mobility as it is Mate, I ummmm'd and ahhhh'd about getting them for ages and they've been a game changer! The stability, the added squat depth, the fact I can use them on the leg press as well as squats has been amazing. What did you buy Joe ?" I bought some Nike Romaleos 4. Definitely on the pricey side but knowing I was only going to have one pair to use twice a week, I thought I'd make the purchase worth it. | |||
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"Chalk for deadlifts and some fractional weights that the gym doesn't always have. Take my shoes off for squats as too tight for some lifting shoes." I'm not sure about the chalk situation at my gym. I know some allow liquid chalk but I don't really know what the difference it. | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Are you available Joe
I think you'd help me to to get there more often "I'd be more than happy to spot you on your lifts and check your squat form is on point 😉 | |||
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"Chalk for deadlifts and some fractional weights that the gym doesn't always have. Take my shoes off for squats as too tight for some lifting shoes." Deadlifting with no shoes also help to have better contact with the ground. | |||
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"Deffo want to invest in some proper weightlifting shoes. I have horrendous ankle mobility as it is Mate, I ummmm'd and ahhhh'd about getting them for ages and they've been a game changer! The stability, the added squat depth, the fact I can use them on the leg press as well as squats has been amazing. What did you buy Joe ? I bought some Nike Romaleos 4. Definitely on the pricey side but knowing I was only going to have one pair to use twice a week, I thought I'd make the purchase worth it." Excellent choice Sir, I have the 2s. Which are amazing. | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Do you think they actually make a difference or are they too gimmicky for you? I do have a range of them such as a belt, wrist straps, squat shoes. And I wonder if I'm even big enough to justify having that much 😂 Belt, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, and straps. I train heavy and specifically, so I'm glad to have them. Are there lots of other gym gubbins & gimmicks, sure. " Your quads are a dream 😍😍 I don't lift heavy in comparison to competitors, but gym fit and find the belt, deadlift shoes, and straps (for RDLs not conventional) a game changer | |||
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"Deffo want to invest in some proper weightlifting shoes. I have horrendous ankle mobility as it is Mate, I ummmm'd and ahhhh'd about getting them for ages and they've been a game changer! The stability, the added squat depth, the fact I can use them on the leg press as well as squats has been amazing. What did you buy Joe ? I bought some Nike Romaleos 4. Definitely on the pricey side but knowing I was only going to have one pair to use twice a week, I thought I'd make the purchase worth it. Excellent choice Sir, I have the 2s. Which are amazing. " I remember you recommending the 2s which are apparently great but I think I just missed the boat on them! | |||
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"Deffo want to invest in some proper weightlifting shoes. I have horrendous ankle mobility as it is Mate, I ummmm'd and ahhhh'd about getting them for ages and they've been a game changer! The stability, the added squat depth, the fact I can use them on the leg press as well as squats has been amazing. What did you buy Joe ? I bought some Nike Romaleos 4. Definitely on the pricey side but knowing I was only going to have one pair to use twice a week, I thought I'd make the purchase worth it. Excellent choice Sir, I have the 2s. Which are amazing. I remember you recommending the 2s which are apparently great but I think I just missed the boat on them!" They're like rocking horse poo tbh. | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Do you think they actually make a difference or are they too gimmicky for you? I do have a range of them such as a belt, wrist straps, squat shoes. And I wonder if I'm even big enough to justify having that much 😂 Belt, lifting shoes, knee sleeves, and straps. I train heavy and specifically, so I'm glad to have them. Are there lots of other gym gubbins & gimmicks, sure. Your quads are a dream 😍😍 I don't lift heavy in comparison to competitors, but gym fit and find the belt, deadlift shoes, and straps (for RDLs not conventional) a game changer " you're very kind. Ty. | |||
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"Selfie stick tripod and light ring. When people walk in the way i tut then I can then upload it online straight away and get Joey Swoll to yell at me. " Don't think you have to worry about Joey Swoll yelling at anyone anytime soon 😬 | |||
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"Just gloves. Sweaty hands and dumbbells/ kettle bells don't mix for me, and stops blisters from the rower. I used to wear gym gloves until I saw they were frowned up in my evolution of becoming a gym bro 😂 They do not assist in strengthening your natural grip overall. Oh definitely not, but they have helped prevent the callouses on my hands being an issue 😆" Or dropping a dumbbell on my head while doing chest flyes on bench. Or having a soddin' kettle bell sliding around doing double arm swing ... | |||
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"Do you use anything that helps when you go to the gym? Do you think they actually make a difference or are they too gimmicky for you? I do have a range of them such as a belt, wrist straps, squat shoes. And I wonder if I'm even big enough to justify having that much 😂" 2 things, determination and belief.  | |||
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