The gear rabbit hole in Powerlifting — what you actually need

When I started Powerlifting I had no idea what to buy. I over-researched, bought the wrong things, and wasted money. Here's what I've learned: start with basic deadlift socks. Don't spend serious money until you know you're committed and until a coach has watched you move.

The premium version of everything in Powerlifting is genuinely better — but only once you've developed enough bracing and Valsalva to feel the difference. Beginners can't feel it. gear costs adding up is where the right gear actually matters early on, so prioritise that. hitting a three-white-light total has nothing to do with gear — it's purely about time and repetition with wilks score.