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If you regularly hit up the weight room, you may have noticed some folks with lifting belts strapped around their waists as they deadlift, squat, or do other big moves. The belts can look like a wider ...

Every small gym or training center has that corner — an isolated, dusty area where forgotten fitness equipment goes. On this island of misfit training toys, you’re likely to find a beat-up kettlebell ...