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Athlean-X Inferno MAX Shred Program Review

July 4, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Hey, it’s Kyle (the founder of Noob Gains).

I know you came here because you want to know what’s inside Athlean-X’s premium program, “Inferno Max Shred”.

First off, thanks for coming to my site.

It really means a lot to me that you’re interested in the opinions of a few friendly fitness junkies (my team and myself).

Now, the full review of Max Shred is still on this page (my current head writer, Jess, did a great job on it too).

But I think you should know right off the bat, that there’s another program we highly recommend.

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The Ultimate Rogue Echo 10mm Lifting Belt Review

June 20, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Rogue Fitness is one of the most reputable brands in today’s fitness industry. That makes the release of lifting belts like the Rogue Echo a possible game-changer across the weightlifting and powerlifting worlds.

So, let’s find out if this belt really lives up to the Rogue reputation.

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7 Best Vegan and Artificial Leather Lifting Belts

June 19, 2020 By Jess Billitz

A genuine leather weightlifting belt is the perfect tool for maxing out on the squat rack and guaranteeing long-term use. That is, of course, unless you’re vegan or an animal lover.

The good news is that you still have options – vegan or artificial leather lifting belts. Our top pick is the Rip Toned Lifting Belt, but you can see all our best finds if you keep reading…

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9 Best Lever Powerlifting Belts [Reviews]

June 7, 2020 By Jess Billitz

The problem with prong powerlifting belts is that they’re a little tricky to tighten and they never seem to fit quite right. So, if you’re serious about making gains and setting new PRs, you need to go with a lever powerlifting belt instead. Our favorite is the Inzer Advance Designs Forever Lever Belt, but here’s the full list of the best lever powerlifting belts available this year.

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13 Best CrossFit Workout Shoes for Women in 2021 [Reviews]

June 7, 2020 By Jess Billitz

All CrossFit athletes need shoes built to handle Olympic-style lifts, agility and speed exercises, and long hours at the gym. That means those old running shoes and retired weightlifting shoes just aren’t going to cut it.

Our top pick for your next WOD are the Nike Women’s Free Metcon 2 Amp Fitness Shoes because of their fit, roominess, and awesome support that can handle real, true cross-training.

But keep reading, because we’re about to go over the 13 best CrossFit-style shoes for women available right now.

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Is Time Under Tension Training a Myth? (Truth)

May 27, 2020 By Jess Billitz

In the weightlifting and powerlifting communities, there seems to be a lot of emphasis placed on “time under tension.” Many people believe that putting your muscles under strain for a longer period of time will lead to greater muscle growth in the long-term.

But, is this really true?

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How Often Should You Deadlift?

May 18, 2020 By Jess Billitz

You know that the deadlift is one of the major lifts and is a staple to any quality weightlifting or powerlifting routine. But, you can’t expect to go to the gym every single day and knock out some heavy deadlifts.

So, let’s go over everything you need to know about the deadlift and how often you should do it!

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The Ultimate SBD Powerlifting Belt Review

May 8, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Great powerlifting belts can be hard to come by, which is why we’re always a little skeptical when new belts are released by lesser-known companies. The SBD 13mm lever powerlifting belt is the most recent powerlifting belt making waves amongst serious powerlifters.

But, does it live up to its expectations?

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Lying Leg Curls: Muscles Worked, How To, & Alternatives

May 7, 2020 By Kyle Hoffman

If you’ve ever gone to a commercial gym, then you’re probably seen the lying leg curl machine. Maybe you’ve taken a look at this piece of equipment and thought to yourself, “Why would I ever use this?”

Well, make sure you read this blog post to the very end because you’re about to discover the muscles worked by the lying leg curl, how to do them, and a number of effective alternatives if you don’t have access to a machine.

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Powerlifting Belt vs Weightlifting Belt: Which Do I Get?

May 5, 2020 By Jess Billitz

Weight lifting belt vs powerlifting belt image

You’ve seen the bigger guys at the gym wearing a leather belt when performing deadlifts and squats. Yet, when you search the Internet to buy your own belt, you may have noticed that some belts are “powerlifting” belts while others are “weightlifting” belts.

We know this can be a little confusing, so let’s go over the major differences between powerlifting and weightlifting belts and recommend the best of each.

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