1.25 lb change plates (pair)
One on each side adds 2.5 lb. Use them when bench and shoulder press stop moving in 5 lb jumps.
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2.5 lb change plates (pair)
One on each side adds 5 lb. Handy when your gym is short on small plates, or for training at home.
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Barbell collars (pair)
Keep the plates from sliding off mid-set. Lock-jaw style clamps go on and off in a second.
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Lifting belt
Not a day-one buy. Once squats and deadlifts get heavy, a belt helps you brace your core. Pick a plain 4-inch belt.
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Lifting gloves
Optional. They save your hands from calluses and help on a worn or rusty bar. Chalk does the same job if you'd rather go bare-handed.
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Lifting straps or hooks
For heavy deadlifts and rows when your grip gives out before your back and legs do. Use them on your heaviest sets only, so your grip keeps getting stronger.
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