A7 Wrist Wraps   The A7 IPF Approved wrist wraps are designed to offer ultimate support during benching, squats and pressing movements. They feature a double thumb loop so you don't have to worry about which way you have to put them on. They're quick and easy to put on and highly effective.   All our wrist wraps are IPF Approved and are allowed in all IPF competitions and its affiliate federations within Europe.   The wrist wraps are available in three styles:   Flex - Medium - Stiff   The flex wrist wraps are suitable for someone who wants support but also being able to have some movement in the wrist to get into position for a lift. With...

A7 Cone Vs Stiff IPF Approved Knee Sleeves 

It is always difficult to find the perfect knee sleeve. At A7 Europe all of our knee sleeves are IPF approved and here are some handy tips on how to decide which one is for you.  

The 10 Best Gifts for Powerlifters Lets face it powerlifters are hard to buy for. It might seem like all we do is eat, go to the gym and then find out where our next meal is coming from (yes I put eating in there twice for a good reason). Find out the best gifts for powerlifters that they probably never knew they needed. A7 Pioneer Prong Belt - Pioneer belts are your crème de la crème of the powerlifting world. Not only are the belts IPF approved and American-Made but they also offer a two line “off set hole” feature. This means it is designed to allow you to tighten the belt in ½ inch increments, instead of the...

Why Wear Deadlift Slippers? Deadlift slippers have been around for years but never really changed, but why do we use them? Deadlift slippers are used all over Europe, from France to Italy and in the UK. The reason I prefer a slipper to other “shoes” is they ensure you get as close to the floor as possible. 

A belt is a big decision. It is not something we buy often so make sure the powerlifting you get is the best powerlifting belt for you. It’s a minefield out there so this article will take you through your options and what might be the best choice for you when it comes to picking a powerlifting belt. 

A brief explanation of what the heck is "Bar Grip" and how it can help you increase your 1 Rep Max in squat, bench and more! The Bar Grip helps you stick to slippery commercial gym benches and also helps keep the bar on your back when squatting. No sliding, no chalk, no mess.