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There are numerous personal items that will increase the comfort of your workouts and boost effectiveness. You are guaranteed to see at least one of the following items in a bodybuilding gym bag. We've narrowed the list to give you what we believe are the most effective and useful items.
1) Gloves. After your first couple of training sessions, you'll notice that your hands will begin to develop blisters. The only way to prevent this is by wearing weight gloves (or alternatively, golf gloves). Keep in mind that your hands will adapt to wearing gloves. They will never get a chance to toughen up and calluse over.
2) Sponges. Sponges are a cheap way to protect the hands during a workout. They come in different sizes, but the 4 X6 by ½ inch variety will probably work best. Place a sponge in each hand and grab the bar, dumbell, or machine handle. The sponge will protect the skin on the hands from blistering.
3) Wraps. No matter how conscientious you are about maintaining proper technique, your joints will still suffer a tremendous amount of stress. Many people find that by wrapping common "trouble areas" - such as the knees, wrists, and elbows - reduces the possibility of injury to the joint. Wraps come in many shapes and sizes. Some are elastic in nature and have a pre-set tension. Others are nothing more than simple first-aid bandages that allow you to adjust the tension. It's probably a good idea to experiment with wraps on such bodybuilding exercises as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses.
4) Belts. The most popular piece of weightlifting equipment is the belt. We suggest treating belts like gloves - only use one if you really need to. Wearing a belt at all times never allows the lower back muscles to become stronger. Our advice is to only wear a belt for lower back protection on exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and barbell rows (average cost of $30 to $40) and will offer solid lower back support.
5) Straps. Straps are short (one and a half to two feet) pieces of woven cloth that wrap around the barbell or handle on a machine. You'll discover that on exercises such as deadlifts, shrugs, rows, pulldowns, etc, your forearm grip will be the 'weakest link'. Straps allow you to handle more weight in these exercises. You can buy a set of wrist straps for $15-$20 or make your own.
6) Headbands. Also called sweatbands, headbands are another simple piece of equipment that will make a big difference to your workouts. Nothing is as irritating as getting salty sweat in your eyes. Even training in an air-conditioned bodybuilding gym does not make you immune to having beads of sweat rolling down your forehead. Investing in a headband will prevent this problem.
7) Chalk. The next time you watch a gymnastics competition, take a close look at the hands of the athletes. They are virtually white with chalk. The body's primary cooling mechanism is to release water to the skin's surface in the form of sweat. While sweat does wonders for cooling the body, it makes gripping actions difficult. Weightlifting is like gymnastics in that a firm grip is an absolute necessity on all exercises. Chalk is cheap ($2-$3 for a six-inch block) and is extremely effective at absorbing sweat. Just check with your gym's policy on chalk before buying.
Water Bottle. The human body is about 90 percent water. While we have water conservation systems, there are times when our hydration levels will fall dangerously low. Always consume copious amounts of water when training. You can use the gym's fountain, but that creates a lot of potential germs. Buy a water bottle and keep it filled. Rather than gulping large amounts, try sipping it throughout your workout.
Bob Howard expert on bodybuilding and steroids. Are you looking for more of his bodybuilding articles? http://www.bodybuilding-news.net ©Bob Howard 4/7/2006
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Back Support with Body Belt $41.99 UFO Back Support with Body Belt Provides back support Removable side for washing in cold water CE approved |
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Magnetic Support Back Belt $74.79 Give your back the support it needs every day with this Magnetic Support Back Belt.Durable, and designed for daily useBelt is flexible and the contour design ranges from 5 to 6 inches in width24 magnets comprise the power gridEach magnet has 1,000 gauss strengthStretch fabric with Velcro closureHidden pouch behind the magnets may be used with hot or cold packs (not included) Belt sizes: Medium - waist size 26-32 inches Large - waist size 32-36 inches X-large - waist size 36-42 inches Due to the personal nature of this product, we cannot accept returns.Attention California residents: This product may contain lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. |
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Ergonomic Concepts Low Profile Back Support Belt $23.99 7260XXXXL 50"-60" Ergonomic Concepts Low Profile Back Support Belt Strap Support Belt www.ergoconcepts.com |
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Slimrest™ Back Support with Positioning Belt $30.56 PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CANNOT SHIP VIA 3-DAY DELIVERY.12"H x 14"WIncludes a positioning beltRelaxing, slim back cushionPrecision-cut, contoured foamDurable fabric coverFirm support |
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Irwin Back Support Belt, X-Large. Each $16.62 Manufacturer: Irwin. Each. Elastic belt with contoured sides and breathable mesh back Includes 1-1/2" suspender straps Customers also search for: Discount Back Support Belt, X-Large, Buy Back Support Belt, X-Large, Wholesale Back Support Belt, X-Large, 02 |
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Irwin Back Support Belt, Large. Each $16.49 Manufacturer: Irwin. Each. Elastic belt with contoured sides and breathable mesh back Includes 1-1/2" suspender straps Customers also search for: Discount Back Support Belt, Large, Buy Back Support Belt, Large, Wholesale Back Support Belt, Large, 02472109 |
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Irwin 5854031030 Back Support Belt $33.03 Elastic belt with contoured sides and breathable mesh back. Includes: 11/2 suspender straps. Size Group: XLarge. |
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Ergonomic Concepts Industrial Back Support Belt $20.99 39" Length 5260L Easily washed, premium materials Detachable safety straps & adjustable Velcro closures Lightweight breathable body Ergonomic Concepts Industrial Back Support Belt Strap Support Belt Washable www.ergoconcepts.com |
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Youth Orion Support Belt $26.99 Answer Racing Youth Orion Support Belt Five sewn in back support stays Dual Stage support straps for optimum adjustment One size fits most |
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Lumbar Support Belt $48.9 Our lumbar support belt offers a perfect fit every time. Back support belt molds perfectly to torso Orthopedically-designed lumbar pad insert Comes with detachable suspenders Available in sizes: M,L,XL, and XXL Price per belt |
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Ergonomic Concepts Cool Mesh Contoured Back Support Belt $21.99 35" to 39" 6260ML Cool Mesh Contoured Back Support Belt Ergonomic Concepts Strap Support Belt www.ergoconcepts.com |
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Orion Support Belt $31.99 Answer Racing Orion Support Belt Five sewn in back support stays Dual Stage support straps for optimum adjustment Sizing: Small/Medium = approx. 27 - 36 in. waist Large/X-Large = approx. 37 - 46 in. waist |
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Custom Leathercraft Custom Leathercraft Small Back Support Belt 5000S $13.89 Small back support belt Bacbelt has adjustable elastic suspenders for a comfortable fit Internal metal stays provide lower back support Heavy outer elastic bands with hook and loop fastener; adjustable to provide customized, comfortable tension Tapered front panels for comfort while bending Designed to reduce the possibility of back stress and injury while encouraging proper body mechanics Small, 28? to 32? Brand #: Custom Leathercraft 5000S UPC: 084298500022 Keywords: back support belt |
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Custom Leathercraft Custom Leathercraft Medium Back Support Belt 5000M $13.89 Medium back support belt Bacbelt has adjustable elastic suspenders for a comfortable fit Internal metal stays provide lower back support Heavy outer elastic bands with hook and loop fastener; adjustable to provide customized, comfortable tension Tapered front panels for comfort while bending Designed to reduce the possibility of back stress and injury while encouraging proper body mechanics Medium, 32? to 38? Brand #: Custom Leathercraft 5000M UPC: 084298500039 Keywords: back support belt |
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Custom Leathercraft Custom Leathercraft X-lg Back Support Belt 5000XL $13.89 X-lg back support belt Bacbelt has adjustable elastic suspenders for a comfortable fit Internal metal stays provide lower back support Heavy outer elastic bands with hook and loop fastener; adjustable to provide customized, comfortable tension Tapered front panels for comfort while bending Designed to reduce the possibility of back stress and injury while encouraging proper body mechanics Extra large, 45? to 56? Brand #: Custom Leathercraft 5000XL UPC: 084298500053 Keywords: back support belt |
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Custom Leathercraft Custom Leathercraft Large Back Support Belt 5000L $13.89 Large back support belt Bacbelt has adjustable elastic suspenders for a comfortable fit Internal metal stays provide lower back support Heavy outer elastic bands with hook and loop fastener; adjustable to provide customized, comfortable tension Tapered front panels for comfort while bending Designed to reduce the possibility of back stress and injury while encouraging proper body mechanics Large, 38? to 47? Brand #: Custom Leathercraft 5000L UPC: 084298500046 Keywords: back support belt |
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Allegro 037717602 Medium Economy Back Support Belt $28.07 This economical support is designed with an eightinch elastic back panel positive Velcro material front panels and 3 inch wide elastic Vshaped side pulls. Includes wide detachable elastic suspenders. Available in black in four sizes. Size: Medium. Length: 32 [Min] 38 [Max]. |
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Allegro 037717603 Large Economy Back Support Belt $28.07 This economical support is designed with an eightinch elastic back panel positive Velcro material front panels and 3 inch wide elastic Vshaped side pulls. Includes wide detachable elastic suspenders. Available in black in four sizes. Size: Large. Length: 38 [Min] 47 [Max]. |