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Gym Bag Loadout
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items Whether you’re new to the gym or a regular, here’s the essentials list of what I usually carry. Helps you perform better, recover faster, and—most importantly—stay fresh. Trust me, this setup saves your time, energy, and your back. Bonus points if yo...
Obviously, every gym session starts with checking your water bottle. Whether you mix something or you drink pure water, it's a must have.
Gym Water Bottles & Protein Shakers
These are from gymshark, they don't have to be, you can pick up any clothes that you like, but of course, having a shirt, shorts or sweatpants, especially oversized is my personal preference. Also, having clothes that you can wear after the workout i...
Oversized clothes
Of course, having proper shoes is a must. Sure, you can wear slippers, but trust me, it’s not smart—speaking from experience. Weights dropping on your feet and lack of stability during squats and other lifts make slippers a bad choice. That’s exactly...
Training & Gym Shoes
These straps help you secure the bar or weights better, reducing strain on your wrists and hands, so you can lift heavier and longer without losing grip. If you’re deadlifting, doing pull-ups, or any serious lifting, lifting straps are a must-have. W...
Lifting Straps
The gym that I go to has these and you can just use them, but having your own one is a game changer, obviously. You don't need to wait and you can get a high quality one that is just for you. Game changer during squats and other lifts.
Weightlifting Belts
Of course, this is almost as important as your bottle. Everyone knows that the music in the gym is bad, and having your own headphones or earbuds is a must have. Bonus points if you have noise cancelling on your headphones.
Earbuds & Headphones
I had situations where someone didn't have a towel, and I hated it, and since then I always have one, as everyone else should have one.
Towels
Wrist straps are also a good addition to your gym bag. My gym had them, but they just disappeared, as expected. I went out and bought myself some Umbro wrist straps, they were really cheap and I love them.
Wrist Straps
These are also a really good addition to your bag. You can use them to warm up, and to workout if you are doing bodyweight exercises. Really nice to have.
Resistance Bands
I'm disappointed that I have to point this out, but many many people don't carry these to the gym. No need to explain much, but please carry this. Of course you can wear any deodorant and parfum you like, but these are a really good option for the gy...
Deodorant, fragrance
I mean…of course, you won't carry your stuff in a paper bag. You can get them in a lot of places, I personally use just a backpack and I can fit everything in it, but the duffel bags are a better option.
Gym Bag
These are a good thing to have, pre-workout, post workout or even in the middle of a workout, just having a little snack is not bad. You can get them in a lot of different varieties, you can even make them yourselves if you want something different.
Protein Bars
Not really an essential, but it's nice to have, and it's nice if you are doing a street workout.
Jump Rope
If you lift big, this is a nice thing to have. Don't personally use it, but I know people that do, and they always have chalk with them. It's an essential if you know you need it.
Chalk
Provides support and warmth to tired or sore muscles. Great for reducing fatigue, improving circulation, and keeping everything stable mid-workout. Easy to pack, and super useful when something feels off.
Compression Sleeve