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Orthopedic Fitness Insights

Best Elbow Wraps for Weight Lifting

Let's be real: heavy lifting pushes you to your limits. Your arms, elbows, and tendons take the brunt of the struggle, and that pain can hold you back. That's exactly where elbow wraps step in. For...

Orthopedic Fitness InsightsAre Straps Allowed in Powerlifting

Are Straps Allowed in Powerlifting? Rules, Exceptions & Smart Training Advice

Powerlifting meets do not allow lifting straps. Raw divisions list what’s permitted (belts, wrist wraps, knee sleeves). Straps aren’t on the list, so they’re out. Some federations may approve adapt...

Orthopedic Fitness InsightsLadies wrist wraps

Ladies Wrist Wraps: Your Complete Guide to Support, Safety and Stronger Lifts

Ladies wrist wraps are one of the most essential pieces of gear for women who train seriously. They provide support, reduce pain and give you the stability you need to perform better. At Body Reape...

Orthopedic Fitness InsightsBest Cable Chest Exercises

5 Best Cable Chest Exercises for Muscle Growth

The Best Cable Chest Exercises for Building Muscle and Strength People like to do cable chest workouts to build a strong, well-rounded chest. Cables maintain tension throughout the range of motion,...

Orthopedic Fitness InsightsBest Figure 8 Lifting Straps

Best Figure 8 Lifting Straps for Maximum Grip and Performance in 2025

Lifters know that grip often fails before the muscles do. Figure 8 lifting straps are engineered to lock your hands to the bar so you can focus on pulling with your hamstrings, glutes and back. In ...

Orthopedic Fitness InsightsBest Cable Leg Workouts

8 Best Cable Leg Workouts for Strength and Sculpting

Why Choose Cable Leg Workouts Over Free Weights? Cable leg workouts keep your muscles under constant tension throughout the full range of motion, unlike free weights, which can create “dead zones” ...

Orthopedic Fitness InsightsLadies Weightlifting Belt

Body Reapers Ladies Weightlifting Belt Guide: Lift Strong & Safe

A ladies weightlifting belt can be a game‑changer, from your first deadlift to the competition platform. Our belts are athlete‑tested and built to last. At Body Reapers, we know that heavy lifting ...