"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." IF YOU'RE part of the powerlifting or Olympic lifting crowd, chances are you've either worn a lifting ...

Shopping for a weightlifting belt is like shopping for a running shoe: you need to have an idea of what you need, and try different ones for fit, comfort, and functionality. There are a lot of ...

Maybe you’ve been thinking about weightlifting — and let’s be honest, half the fun of starting a new sport is buying the gear. While you might be interested in getting yourself a belt, though, take ...

Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite for Health is as into fitness as she is food. And Olympic lifting is her go-to workout. Learn how it changed her body. I've been doing CrossFit — varied, ...

Every small gym or training center has that corner — an isolated, dusty area where forgotten fitness equipment goes. On this island of misfit training toys, you’re likely to find a beat-up kettlebell ...

If your routine involves weightlifting or Olympic lifting, you’ve likely worn (or thought about wearing) a lifting belt in an effort to help prevent back pain. But is a belt really the ticket to ...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by Self editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. If you spot a gym goer ...

Which weightlifting belts are best? If you perform heavy lifts in the gym and are worried about injuring your back, you may want to consider using a weightlifting belt. These help to provide extra ...

If you spot a gymgoer with a wide belt over their shirt, they’re not necessarily giving a nod to early 2000s Disney stars. More likely, they’re wearing a weightlifting belt to help them stay safe ...