Thebasics in your gym bag
Always bring a towel, a water bottle, your gym card, workout clothes, clean socks and a padlock. If you train heavy, add lifting straps, wrist wraps and chalk if your gym allows it.
Thebasics (always bring)
Towel
For the bench and for your sweat. Required in many gyms.
Water bottle
At least half a litre, more for long sessions. Drinking enough water also matters for muscle growth.
Card or app
Your access card or your gym's app.
Shoes and clothes
Trainers with a flat sole feel good for squats and deadlifts.
Clean socks and underwear
For after your shower.
Padlock
For your locker, if your gym doesn't provide one.
Handyextras.
Shaker and protein powder
Handy if you can't have a meal straight after training.
Snack
A banana or protein bar for when you're hungry.
Earbuds
With a charged battery.
Deodorant and shower gear
Flip-flops, shower gel and a second towel.
Gear for yourheavy sets.
| Item | What for | When |
|---|---|---|
| Lifting straps | Grip on pulling exercises | Deadlift, rows, pulldowns, shrugs |
| Wrist wraps | Wrist support | Bench press, overhead press, dips |
| Drop set pins | Dropping weight quickly | Drop sets on stack machines |
| Chalk | Less sweat, more grip | Heavy pulls (where allowed) |
| Notebook or app | Tracking your weights | Every workout |
Pack your bag the night before
Lay out your gear, clothes and card the night before. Then you don't have to search in the morning and you won't forget anything.
Small,big difference.
Premium Wrist Wraps
€19.95 per pair
- Firm wrist support
- Velcro closure
- Thumb loop for quick setup
- For bench press and overhead press
Questions about yourgym bag.
What should you bring to the gym?
Which gym bag is most practical?
Do you need lifting straps as a beginner?
Grip
How to use lifting straps
Step by step.
Wrists
How to use wrist wraps
For heavy pressing.
Explainer
What is a drop set pin?
Faster drop sets on any machine.
Complete yourgym bag.
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