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 Personal Equipment 


Clothing Whenever you go to the gym to exercise, you need to be comfortable. Something light which doesn't constrict your range of motion. Try a pair of shorts or gym pants with a tank top or t-shirt is appropriate. It is important to keep your muscles warm because it will aid with your blood flow to them. Please do not dress to train as if you are ready to go to a night club! Remember that the purpose of going to the gym is to exercise, not cause a fashion statement. For your feet, wear shoes which will not slip and slide on the ground as well as give your foot proper support. However, you may wear sandals or go bare foot if the exercise permits this and this is to your preference. Please train safely at all times.

Wraps Wraps are used to support your joints. You can use them on you knees and elbows preferably. They will add support to these joints if they are unstable. Wraps are usually used for heavy training where the extra support is needed. They are also used when your joints are sore to relieve the stress during exercise.

Gloves Gloves are used to aid in your grip from slipping and to help to prevent the build up of callases on the palms. We a FreeTrainers.com do not recommend the use of gloves because they weaken your grip over time. A glove less grip is much more secure and tight.

Wrist Straps The use of wrist straps is to aid you in your exercises. They take away the strength needed in your grip so you can perform a few more reps. They are quite beneficial in very heavy movements. There is however a negative aspect to wrist straps; which is that you are neglecting the development of your hand grip and forearms. It is then preferable to go without them in the long run.

Weight Lifting Belt It is very important to use a weight lifting belt for exercise that need support for the lower back. The use of the weight lifting belt is often used for heavy squats. It is very important to keep in mind that the you should not wear the belt for EVERY exercise, since not all movements require its use.


 

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