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The Best Activewear and Accessories for Powerlifting

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Whether you're just starting your lifting journey or ready to take the next step in investing in your body, these are all supplements, activewear, and gear I've found either useful or necessary over my 9 years of lifting and highly recommend. I've ad...
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Supplements

 
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I love the little blender bottles for mixing up my pre-work out!
Best Shaker Cups & Protein Shaker Bottles | BlenderBottle®
 
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I can't live without my insulated blender bottle to keep my protein shakes cold throughout my workout!
Insulated Stainless Steel - Blender Bottle
 
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The only protein powder I trust after 9 years of lifting. It blends so smoothly!
JOCKO MÖLK PROTEIN POWDER - Jocko Fuel
 
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Buff Chick Pre is the best non-jittery pre-workout I've tried
Buff Pre
 
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Clear protein is so refreshing in the warmer months to help you hit those protein goals!
Clear Protein
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Creatine is essential for muscle growth and recovery. I recommend this one!
Micronized Creatine Monohydrate
 
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This is a great creatine option!
Creatine
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I live and die by this water jug! I hate running back and forth to the water fountain.
Frost Half Gallon Water Jug
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Activewear

 
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Buttery soft leggings and pockets! Need I say more?
Leggings with Pockets - Gymshark
 
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I love my amplify shorts! They are squat proof and very flattering
Amplify Short 4.5" - Black – Alphalete Athletics
 
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Bar grip shirts make lifting at local gyms easier when doing comp bench or heavy squats
USAPL True-Fit Women's Bar Grip Shirt - Navy
 
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These are the stretchiest activewear shorts ever! Highly recommend
360Go KWD Shorts - Cyanite
 
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For sanctioned competitions you'll need a singlet, and I highly recommend this one as it is tailored to fit a woman's body.
Luno Women's Singlet - Stealth
 
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If you want your knee sleeves to match your singlet, these are a great option too!
Hourglass Knee Sleeves - Stealth

Gear

 
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My pioneer belt has lasted 6 years and going strong! An absolute must for anyone getting into powerlifting!
Pioneer Lever Lifting Belts
 
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The absolute best knee sleeves to keep your knees warm between sets and give you great spring at the bottom of your squat
Knee Sleeves - SBD Apparel USA
 
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My go-to gym bag for carrying all my shoes and accessories! I've had my purple one a few years, and it's in great shape
WOLFpak: Gym Backpacks | Tactical Rucksacks
 
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I love these shoes for squats! They are a must-have if your heels are coming up off the ground a bit or you're not hitting depth. They are true to size!
Reebok Legacy Lifter Shoes
 
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Liquid chalk is the best way to keep the mess down when going heavier on deadlifts, and to keep the bar from sliding on your back during squats
Liquid Chalk
 
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I love this tripod to grab videos of my lifts in the gym. It is super quick to snap my phone onto it, and is easy to throw in my gym bag or purse!
Phone Tripod - KraftGeek
 
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Adorable wrist wraps for bench + squat that are IPF approved!
Stiff Wrist Wraps - Teal - USPA & IPF Approved

Shoes

 
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A good starter shoe for new lifters wanting to maximize their driving force and weight on the bar
High Top Sneakers - Classic Canvas & New Styles. Converse.com
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I love these shoes for deadlifting and bench! With minimal cushioning, you can maximize the weight you push and pull because the force is being driven straight into the ground vs absorbed by the cushioning in regular running shoes.
Women's Athletic Shoes & Sneakers | NOBULL