Astra Shop: Gym · Community ranking
The 10 best gym gear picks, ranked by the people who train with them
Straps, belts, bands and recovery tools rated on durability, value, comfort and performance. Choose your priority and watch the ranking change.
- 1
Gymreapers · Lifting Straps
Gymreapers Lifting Straps
4.4Early score · no ratings yet- Neoprene padding keeps the strap from digging into the wrists
- Cotton can fray on aggressively knurled barbells
- Durability
- 4.0
- Value
- 4.8
- Comfort
- 4.5
- Performance
- 4.4
- 2
BlenderBottle · Shaker Bottle
BlenderBottle Classic V2
4.3Early score · no ratings yet- Lasts for years of daily use
- Holds odors if not washed right away
- Durability
- 4.5
- Value
- 4.8
- Comfort
- 4.0
- Performance
- 4.0
- 3
Iron Bull Strength · Wrist Wraps
Iron Bull Classic Wrist Wraps
4.2Early score · no ratings yet- Steady wrist support on bench and overhead pressing
- Some lifters want a longer, stiffer wrap than 18 inches
- Durability
- 4.0
- Value
- 4.5
- Comfort
- 4.0
- Performance
- 4.2
- 4
Crossrope · Jump Rope
Crossrope Get Lean Set
4.2Early score · no ratings yet- Easy to learn, especially with the 1/2 lb rope
- Expensive, and the app subscription adds ongoing cost
- Durability
- 4.0
- Value
- 3.6
- Comfort
- 4.5
- Performance
- 4.6
- 5
TriggerPoint · Foam Roller
TriggerPoint GRID Foam Roller
4.1Early score · no ratings yet- The textured grid reaches knots in calves and quads better than a smooth roller
- Too firm for beginners and heavier users
- Durability
- 4.5
- Value
- 4.0
- Comfort
- 3.5
- Performance
- 4.4
- 6
Dark Iron Fitness · Lifting Belt
Dark Iron Leather Lifting Belt
3.9Early score · no ratings yet- Breaks in quickly, a good first belt
- Thinner than 10-13 mm powerlifting belts, so less bracing under very heavy loads
- Durability
- 3.6
- Value
- 4.3
- Comfort
- 4.1
- Performance
- 3.6
- 7
FrictionLabs · Liquid Chalk
FrictionLabs Secret Stuff
3.8Early score · no ratings yet- Keeps hands dry and lasts longer than loose chalk
- Expensive per ounce compared with loose chalk
- Durability
- 4.0
- Value
- 3.2
- Comfort
- 4.0
- Performance
- 4.2
- 8
Fit Simplify · Resistance Bands
Fit Simplify Loop Bands (5-Pack)
3.8Early score · no ratings yet- Very cheap for five resistance levels
- Bands roll up on the legs mid-exercise
- Durability
- 3.2
- Value
- 4.8
- Comfort
- 3.5
- Performance
- 3.8
- 9
Harbinger · Lifting Gloves
Harbinger Pro WristWrap Gloves
3.8Early score · no ratings yet- Strong wrist support from the built-in wrap
- Runs small, so many buyers size up
- Durability
- 3.4
- Value
- 4.0
- Comfort
- 3.6
- Performance
- 4.2
- 10
Therabody · Massage Gun
Theragun Relief
3.8Early score · no ratings yet- Very easy to use, a good first massage gun
- Can start rattling or getting louder after days or weeks
- Durability
- 3.4
- Value
- 3.8
- Comfort
- 4.5
- Performance
- 3.5
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