Training Articles

Guides to Schiek products, strength-training equipment, and basic gear care.

1. How to Choose a Weightlifting Belt
2. How to Measure for a Lifting Belt
3. Why Belt Size Is Not the Same as Trouser Size
4. How to Care for a Weightlifting Belt
5. Lifting Belts and Wrist Wraps: Different Jobs
6. Choosing Wrist Wrap Length
7. A Basic Guide to Putting on Wrist Wraps
8. When to Use Wrist Wraps in Training
9. How to Wash and Store Wrist Wraps
10. How Tight Should Wrist Wraps Feel?
11. Why Weightlifters Tape Their Thumbs
12. How to Apply Thumb Tape for Hook Grip
13. When to Replace Lifting Tape
14. Protecting Your Hands During Barbell Training
15. A Simple Warm-up Before Heavy Lifting
16. A Practical Strength-Training Bag Checklist
17. How to Inspect Your Training Gear
18. Buying Lifting Gear Online: What to Check
19. Do a Fit Check Before Your First Set
20. Using a Lifting Belt with a Brace