Ep 128: My Favorite Gym Things (7 Gifts Under $100)

Are you ready with your gifts for this holiday season? Whether you’re shopping for a fitness enthusiast or someone just starting their fitness journey, I have you covered.

Today, I’m answering a question I get all the time about what equipment is most useful in your gym bag or your home gym, so rather than focus on the big stuff like a power rack or barbell, I put together a budget-friendly list for you just in time for the holidays or any occasion where you’re looking for a gym-related gift or toy to buy.

Stick around for the entire episode because I might have one bonus idea near the end.

Also, I’m not including affiliate links or anything like that because this is more about the equipment itself, the benefits, and how and why you’d use them. But if you want to know what I use in the gym or ideas for you or someone you like, just hit me up on IG  @witsandweights or by email at philip@witsandweights.com.

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Today you’ll learn all about:

(2:58) Dip belt (dips, calf-raises, belt squats)
(5:32) Lifting straps (deadlifts, rows, shrugs, pull-ups)
(9:38) Any power rack attachments [multiple in one]
(14:21) 12” box for box squats, step-ups, and others
(16:27) Microplates (BB and DB types)
(19:19) Deadlift jack
(21:15) Wrist wraps (wear them properly!)
(24:15) BONUS
(26:59) Outro

Episode resources:

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• Email at philip@witsandweights.com

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