Gear in Powerlifting: Wraps, Belts, and Suits
Understanding the role of gear in powerlifting.
Common gear includes:
  • Wrist Wraps: Provide wrist support for bench and OHP.
  • Lifting Belt: Helps brace the core, increasing intra-abdominal pressure for squats and deadlifts.
  • Knee Sleeves/Wraps: Provide warmth, compression, and support for squats.
  • Lifting Suits/Shirts: Used in equipped powerlifting to provide significant carryover.
"Gear is a tool, not a crutch."
What gear do you use, if any?