I first stepped into the gym four years ago with the goal of lifting weights, and I haven’t looked back since. I love strength training and the steady challenge of getting a little stronger each week. This list includes the gym essentials I use consi...
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Best ankle straps for cable machine workouts. I use these ankle straps weekly for glute kickbacks, hip abductions, and lower body strength training at the gym. They have been a favorite gym accessory as I have worked on building my glutes.
Adjustable Neoprene Ankle Straps for Gym
Barbell hip thrust pad for glute workouts - essential gym accessory to protect your hips during heavy hip thrusts and help you train glutes more comfortably and consistently. This is a must-have item for hip thrusting heavy weight!
POWER GUIDANCE Barbell Squat Pad - Neck & Shoulder
Thick fabric resistance bands for glute activation and lower body workouts. These bands are great for squats, hip thrusts, and building stronger glutes at home or the gym.
Resistance Bands Set for Workout & Exercise
Resistance bands for glute activation, warm-ups, and lower body training. These are great for squats, lateral walks, and strengthening smaller glute muscles.
Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Bands Set of 5
Foam roller for post-workout recovery, muscle release, and mobility. A foam roller is ideal for relieving tight glutes, hamstrings, and legs after lower body and glute workouts.
TriggerPoint Grid 1.0 13" Foam Roller
High-quality yoga mat built for durability and long-term use. This mat provides cushioning and support for glute workouts, stretching, core training, and lower body floor exercises.
Fitvids 1/2-Inch Thick High Density Yoga Mat
Lifting straps (Versa Grip style) for strength training and lower body workouts. I use wrist straps to reduce grip fatigue. They truly help to lift heavier on glute-focused exercises like deadlifts, hip thrusts, and hamstring work when my grip can't ...
Versa Gripps Pro Wrist Straps for Weightlifting
Bowflex adjustable dumbbells for progressive strength training. Dumbbells are great for lower body workouts like squats, RDLs, and split squats. Progressive overload (lifting heavier over time) is key for muscle and glute growth.
BowFlex Results Series SelectTech Dumbbells
Kettlebell set for glute and lower body workouts. I use kettlebells weekly for swings, squats, and deadlifts to build stronger glutes and support full lower body strength training.
Professional Cast Iron Kettlebell Set - Home Workout
Ankle weights for glute activation and lower body workouts. Ankle weights add resistance to kickbacks, leg lifts, and floor exercises to help strengthen glutes, improve endurance, and enhance lower body training results.
Henkelion Adjustable Ankle Weights Set
Gym bag for organizing all my workout essentials. I realized I was constantly carrying shoes, water bottle, resistance bands, straps, and accessories to the gym, so I needed one place to keep everything together. Perfect for keeping glute and lower b...
Ultimate Gym Bag 2.0: Durable Duffel with 10 Compartments
My favorite water bottle for staying hydrated during workouts. I use BlenderBottle bottles daily and we keep several on hand. They’re easy to use for water, electrolytes, or protein shakes, and perfect for staying hydrated during lower body and glute...