What Gear Actually Matters for Building Strength in the Gym? (14 items)

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Not all gym gear is created equal. In this quick guide, Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers breaks down 14 pieces of equipment—from “nice to have” to “you absolutely need this”—so you can stop wasting money and start lifting stronger.

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What Strength Coaches Know About Barbell Rings That Most Lifters Don't

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Confused about barbell rings and what they actually mean? In this video, Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers breaks down the different types of barbells and how ring markings affect your grip, setup, and lifts.

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How to Clean Velcro - Quick & Easy (The Trick You Wish You Knew Yesterday)

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Velcro looking fuzzy and useless? Here’s the quick and easy trick to clean it so it grabs like new again. No special tools—just a simple method that actually works. Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers explains.

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TRAINING LOG: How to Keep a Training Log and Why You Should (Lifting Gear Series)

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Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers discusses why the training log is your most important piece of equipment and also cover how to use one effectively. This is the 6th video in our "Lifting Gear" series.

(A Blast from the Past video originally published on 02/27/23)

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LIFTING SHOES: The Complete Guide to the Best and WORST Shoes! (Lifting Gear Series)

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Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers everything you'll ever want to know about lifting shoes, including what NOT to buy. This is the 5th video in our "Lifting Gear" series.

(A Blast from the Past video originally published on 02/20/23)

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WRIST WRAPS: The Complete Guide and how NOT to Put Them On! (Lifting Gear Series)

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Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers everything you'll ever want to know about wrist wraps, including how NOT to put them on. This is the 4th video in our "Lifting Gear" series.

(A Blast from the Past video originally published on 02/13/23)

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