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Liquid chalk versus chalk blocks: a Lift Hotter liquid chalk bottle beside a block of gym chalk
Liquid Chalk vs. Chalk Blocks: Which Should You Use?
Your grip gives out before your muscles do. Nothing makes you feel weaker than putting a bar down when your legs had another five reps in them. That is what... Read more...
Liquid chalk and a loaded barbell in warm natural light
Is Liquid Chalk Allowed in Commercial Gyms?
You finally get serious about your grip, you buy chalk, and then you find out your gym does not allow it. It is one of the most common frustrations for... Read more...
Folded charcoal training set, water bottle, sneakers, and notebook on a wooden bench in warm natural light
Why Your Gym Aesthetic Actually Matters
Caring how you look at the gym gets written off as vanity. I think that is backwards. How you feel when you walk in changes how you train, and pretending... Read more...
Loaded barbell, chalk, a towel with a blush edge, and a water bottle on a wooden bench in warm natural light
What "Look Hot. Lift Heavy." Actually Means
"Look Hot. Lift Heavy." is on just about everything we make, and people read it and assume it is about vanity. Some slogan telling women to look cute while they... Read more...
Woman performing a heavy barbell deadlift with lean, strong muscle
The Truth About Lifting Heavy as a Woman
I used to think lifting heavy would turn me into a man. Not lean, not strong. Bulky, like a bodybuilder. I had a whole picture in my head of what... Read more...
Flat-lay of progress-photo gear beside a woman taking a mirror selfie in a charcoal set
How to Take Better Gym Progress Photos
The scale can sit in one spot for a month while your body rebuilds underneath it. Photos catch what you are too close to see. Here is how to take... Read more...
Lift Hotter lifting straps styled on a bar cart with water bottle, hair clip, and notebook in a home gym
What to Put in Your Gym Bag If You Lift Heavy
The first time I wore cycling shoes, I clacked into a full class like a baby deer on ice, because nobody tells you the stuff that actually matters. A good... Read more...
Woman gripping a barbell with Lift Hotter lifting straps
How to Use Lifting Straps Correctly (Step-by-Step Guide) | Lift Hotter
Learn exactly how to use lifting straps correctly with our step-by-step guide. Wrap technique, when to use them, and common mistakes to avoid. Read more...
Lifting straps vs gloves gear guide
Lifting Straps vs. Gloves: What's Actually Better for Women?
Lifting straps vs gloves for women: which actually improves performance? We break down the key differences so you can make the right call for your training. Read more...
Bottle of Lift Hotter liquid chalk on a chalk block with an orange and orange blossom
What Is Liquid Chalk and Why Should Women Use It?
Wondering what liquid chalk is and whether it's worth it? Learn how liquid chalk for women improves grip, reduces mess, and helps you lift heavier. Read more...