How to use lifting straps?
Does your grip fail before your back? In this blog, you will learn step by step how to put on and use lifting straps for deadlifts, rows, RDLs, and pull-ups....
Martijn de Jong
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How to use lifting straps?
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Best lifting straps of 2026: how to choose the right ones
Looking for the best lifting straps? Discover what to consider regarding material, grip, and durability, how much a good strap should cost, and which one suits your training.
Martijn de Jong
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What are ankle straps?
Ankle straps are adjustable bands that you attach to a cable machine to provide constant tension on the glutes, legs, and hips. In this article, you will learn what they...
Martijn de Jong
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What is the difference between lifting grips and lifting straps?
Lifting grips or lifting straps: what is the difference and when do you use which? In this blog, you will learn what grips do for comfort and hand protection during...
Martijn de Jong
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How should you train the trapezius muscle?
The best way to train the trapezius muscle is by targeting the upper, middle, and lower fibers specifically. In this blog, you will discover the best exercises, practical tips, and...
Martijn de Jong
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What is strength training?
Strength training involves training with resistance: from barbells and dumbbells to cables and body weight. In this article, you will learn what strength training is, what it does to your...
Martijn de Jong
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What are (weighted) pull-ups?
Weighted pull-ups are a pure strength lift for your upper body. In this article, you will learn how to perform a weighted pull-up, build up safely, and which routine works...
Martijn de Jong
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What is RPE in strength training?
RPE may seem vague, but it is a practical way to smartly adjust each set to your daily condition. You will learn what RPE is, the difference with RIR, and...
Martijn de Jong
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What Is a Deload Week? Complete Guide for Serious Athletes
Deload week: what it is, when to use it, and how to smartly scale back without losing progress. Less volume, lower intensity, better recovery, so you can train stronger afterward....
Martijn de Jong
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Powerlifting: The Advantages and Disadvantages of This Strength Sport
Are you unsure about Powerlifting? In this blog, we briefly explain what it offers you, what it costs, and how to get started.
Martijn de Jong
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The Most Important Accessory Exercises to Get Stronger in the SBD
In this blog, we show which accessory exercises truly help grow your SBD, how to schedule them throughout the week, and how to build up intensity/volume. Short, clear, and directly...
Martijn de Jong
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Powerbuilding, what exactly is that?
What exactly is Powerbuilding and how do you get started? In this blog, you will learn more about powerbuilding, including what it is, how to begin, how to structure your...
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How do you recover optimally after a workout?
Recovery is essential for progress. In this article, you will gain more clarity about eating, sleeping, and movement between sessions, so you can recover faster.
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