Stuff We Like – Equipment 3 Search Skip to content Menu Menu follow us Store Articles Community Loyal-T Club Loyal-T Points Rewards Subscribe to Save Search Search The World s Trusted Source & Community for Elite Fitness Stuff We LikeEquipment Stuff We Like – Equipment 3 Tested and Approved Training Gear by T Nation June 25, 2020June 6, 2021 Tags Equipment As an Amazon Associate, T Nation earns from qualifying purchases. When you buy something, using the retail links in our articles, we may earn a small commission. T Nation does not accept money for editorial reviews. Read more about our policy. RockTape RockGuards Shin Guards From Amazon 5mm neoprene bonded to a 4-way-stretch synthetic backing. I'm done with scabby shins. I know, bruised and bloodied shins prove you're a hardcore deadlifter, right? And chicks dig scars. (Pro tip: Not attractive chicks.) But I'm over it. So I picked up a pair of these neoprene guards. RockGuards give you just enough padding to make deads, box jumps, Olympic lifts, and rope climbs less ouchie. Hey, your workout is supposed to hurt a little, but banging your tibias is distracting. That type of pain doesn't make you stronger, it just gives you a staph infection. – Chris Shugart BUY NOW Fat Gripz One Series From Amazon 1.75 inch diameter, made from a military-grade compound similar to heavy-duty rubber. I bet you already own a classic pair of blue Fat Gripz. You know that thick-grip lifting activates more muscle fibers, builds your forearms and crushing strength, and adds a challenging progression to basic lifts. But did you ever wish they could be just a little LESS fat? That would be great for certain exercises... or for those of us who don't have paws like Andre the Giant. Enter the One Series. Instead of the standard 2.25" outer diameter, these are 1.75". That just feels better for some movements, and you'll still get all the benefits of thick-grip training. – Chris Shugart BUY NOW Yes4All Viking Press Attachment From Amazon All steel construction, fits 2" Olympic barbell, 3 grip positions. Landmine-style attachments are becoming more and more popular. Why? Because they're challenging, versatile, and add a new angle (literally) to tons of different barbell exercises. This attachment ramps up the versatility even further. Now you can do strongman-style Viking presses, neutral-grip floor and shoulder presses, and much more. If your wrists and elbows are bugging you, just switch grips. This attachment gives you three different options. Bonus: It has wider spaced handles so you don't smack your noggin when doing incline presses and shoulder work. Smart. – Chris Shugart BUY NOW StrongTek Professional Wooden Slant Board From Amazon Adjustable incline calf stretcher with non-slip surface. Whenever I allow my calves and ankles to stay tight, it always leads to pain further up the body. (Lookin' at you, knees and hips.) And for some reason, doing a calf stretch on the flat ground just doesn't hit the spot. But this slant board does. You can change the angle and make it as steep or shallow as you need to get the right stretch. The grippy material keeps your feet in place whether you use it with or without shoes. Sometimes I'll get on it barefooted first thing in the morning and the stretch feels glorious. You can also grab some dumbbells and do some standing calf raises with it when the mood strikes. – Dani Shugart BUY NOW Carhartt Legacy Tool Bag From Amazon Triple stitched, YKK zippers, metal hardware, abrasion-resistant base. "Why didn't I think of that?!" I said when someone recommend this to me. See, I was griping about how most gym bags can't handle my heavier accessories, like my nine-pound landmine attachment. Then someone made a suggestion: get a tool bag, dummy. Since this soft-sided bag is made for drills and sanders, it can handle anything you'd want to take to the gym. It has an internal metal frame wrapped in a tough water-repellant fabric. Besides the main compartment, this bag has 17 pockets, inside and out. Plenty of room for bands, bottles, collars, phones, chalk, fractional plates, belts, and a 12-inch bowie knife. What? My gym is in a rough neighborhood. – Chris Shugart BUY NOW Get The T Nation Newsletters Don' t Miss Out Expert Insights To Get Stronger, Gain Muscle Faster, And Take Your Lifting To The Next Level related posts Equipment Stuff We Like – Equipment 6 Cool training-related gear, tested by the T Nation staff. Check it out. Equipment, Stuff We Like T Nation February 3 Stuff We Like Stuff We Like – Books 3 Improve your body, expand your mind, and enhance your life. Here are some great books to help. Books T Nation September 23 Stuff We Like Stuff We Like – Personal Care 2 Even serious lifters need to do a little grooming. 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