Looking to get your weightlifting obsessed partner, friend, or family member a killer gift these holidays? Consider these 5 great options! This list is specifically for a giftee which practices olympic style weightlifting, or the snatch and clean and jerk movements. That being said, these are great gifts for any gym obsessed person in your life.

5. Creatine

No, Mom, it’s not steroids!! Every lifter looking to maximize their potential should consider taking 5g of creatine a day! Click here to get my recommended brand on Amazon, but feel free to shop around. Don’t be fooled by more expensive or different types of creatine, the cheap stuff, Creatine Monohydrate is proven to more effective!

4. Shaker Bottle

Every gym-goer NEEDS a shaker bottle if they’re taking any supplements. I personally need to make sure I always have three at home no matter what. My top pick is a Helimix shaker bottle. This works great at mixing protein with no annoying shaker ball! Click here to shop on amazon!

3. Straps

Every weightlifter should have a good pair of straps. These work great to get more power out of your legs in your pulls, and can be a great way to eliminate grip as a limiting factor on back exercises, and save your callused hands for the more important days. Click here to shop on amazon!

2. Weightlifting Belt

Yes, I know Clarence Kennedy doesn’t wear a belt. Well newsflash, you’re not Clarence Kennedy. A belt helps increase pressure and stability in your core, leading to bigger lifts. You have no reason not to use one just don’t become to reliant on it. Click here to grab yours from amazon!

1. Weightlifting Shoes

Weightlifting shoes are the only piece of weightlifting equipment that I would consider completely necessary. Sneakers just won’t cut it in this sport. While there ARE more budget options, the Nike Romaleo’s have stood the test of time, are incredibly durable, and are my pick for the best weightlifting shoe on the market. These fit true to size, so if you wear other Nike shoes, just go with the same size for those! Click here to get a pair!

Stocking Stuffers

Liquid chalk: Liquid chalk is a great option for a easy to transport chalk variation. So if you travel a lot and aren’t sure whether chalk will be available, keep this in your gym bag! Click here to shop on Amazon!

Thumb tape: Thumb tape is ALWAYS a good gift idea for a weightlifter. Most will go through a roll every2-4 weeks, so I’d recommend getting a multipack if possible! Click here to order from Amazon!

These items are sure to help that special someone hit big lifts and set PRs in the new year!