Lift & Strike: Your Trusted Source for Martial Arts and Weightlifting Equipment Reviews
Welcome to Lift and Strike, where combat sports meet strength training—and where finding the right gear doesn’t have to be a fight.
What We Do
Lift and Strike is dedicated to helping martial artists and strength athletes make informed equipment choices. We cut through the marketing hype and sponsored reviews to give you honest, detailed assessments of the gear that actually matters.
Whether you’re searching for the perfect boxing gloves that won’t fall apart after three months, shin guards that actually protect without sliding down your legs, or a barbell that can handle heavy deadlifts without bending, we test and review the equipment you need to train effectively and safely.
Why We Exist
The fitness and martial arts industries are flooded with equipment options—and unfortunately, plenty of overpriced, under-performing gear marketed to beginners who don’t know any better. We started Lift and Strike because we were tired of wasting money on equipment that looked great online but failed in the gym or on the mats.
As athletes who live at the intersection of martial arts and strength training, we understand the unique demands both disciplines place on your equipment. We know that boxing gloves need proper wrist support, that shin guards must stay in position during hard sparring, and that barbells need aggressive knurling for heavy lifts. Our reviews reflect real-world training experience, not just specifications copied from manufacturer websites.
What You’ll Find Here
Equipment Reviews: In-depth analysis of martial arts and weightlifting gear, from boxing gloves and hand wraps to barbells, weight plates, and everything in between. We test products through actual training sessions—not just unboxing videos.
Comparison Guides: When multiple products compete for your money, we break down the differences, highlight the pros and cons, and help you understand which option suits your specific needs and budget.
Gear Recommendations: Curated selections of the best equipment for different experience levels, training styles, and price points. Whether you’re a beginner building your first home gym or an experienced fighter upgrading your kit, we’ve got you covered.
Occasional Training Advice: While equipment reviews are our primary focus, we also share practical training guidance on topics like balancing martial arts and weightlifting, programming strength work for fighters, and getting the most from your gear.
Our Approach
Honest and Unbiased: We’re not sponsored by equipment manufacturers, and we don’t accept payment for positive reviews. If a product is overpriced or poorly designed, we’ll tell you. If there’s better value elsewhere, we’ll point you there.
Experience-Based: Our reviews come from genuine training sessions, not laboratory testing or brief handling. We put equipment through the rigors of actual sparring, heavy lifting, and intense training to see how it performs when it matters.
Practical and Accessible: We write for real athletes, not equipment geeks. Our reviews focus on what actually affects your training—durability, comfort, performance, and value—not just technical specifications.
Respectful of Your Budget: We understand that not everyone can afford premium gear, and expensive doesn’t always mean better. We review and recommend equipment across all price ranges, always considering value for money.
Who We’re For
Lift and Strike serves anyone who trains in martial arts, combat sports, or strength training and wants to make smart equipment choices:
- Boxers, kickboxers, and MMA fighters looking for reliable training gear
- Martial artists building their equipment collection
- Strength athletes seeking quality barbells, plates, and accessories
- Beginners who need guidance on their first equipment purchases
- Experienced athletes looking to upgrade or replace worn gear
- Home gym builders who want to invest wisely
Our Mission
To be your most trusted resource for martial arts and weightlifting equipment reviews—helping you find gear that performs, lasts, and represents genuine value for your investment.
We believe that having the right equipment removes barriers to training and allows you to focus on what matters: improving your skills, building your strength, and becoming the athlete you want to be.
Get in Touch
Have a product you’d like us to review? Questions about specific equipment? Suggestions for comparison guides? We’d love to hear from you.
Training happens in the gym, but smart equipment decisions start here. Welcome to Lift and Strike—where we help you gear up right.
Lift and Strike is an independent equipment review blog focused on martial arts and weightlifting gear. We are not affiliated with or sponsored by any equipment manufacturers or retailers.