10 GENIUS Gym Hacks Every Lifter Should Know

In this video, I’m breaking down 10 lifting hacks that have saved me time, energy, and frustration—helping me and my clients lift smarter and move better.

0:00 - Intro
0:34 - Hack 1: Use a change plate for easier unloading
2:10 - Hack 2: Tennis ball landmine adapter
3:43 - Hack 3: Bumper plates and pad for hip thrusts
5:27 - Hack 4: Bench behind shins for better RDLs
6:54 - Hack 5: Liquid chalk
8:19 - Hack 6: Bottoms up approach for Bulgarian Split Squats
9:47 - Hack 7: Add friction with a band for bench press
11:14 - Hack 8: KBs or DBs for wrist pain with pushups
12:52 - Hack 9: DBs or KBs for heel lift
14:21 - Hack 10: Wrist wraps for front squats
16:02 - Conclusion

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[inBODwetrust]

Knew or had thought of most of these, but somehow the bumper plates for hip thrusts just never occurred to me and my mind is now blown

[PaulHBShin]

Love that front squat hack with the wrist straps. Definitely trying that one out.

[HughLeFitness]

Great tips! I already know most of these but it's definitely helpful for those who don't already know. Keep up the good work!

[katiirabbi]

Great list and super clear narrative! Adding one more hack for the barbell unloading: once you finish unloading one side, the barbell naturally falls to the ground on that end, making it even harder to slide the weights from the other side. So you can simply pick up the empty end of the barbell and raise it up so it's vertical, which would allow the weights to fall off the other end.

[sylviadelvallegarcia]

Really appreciated this video Jason and your clear, easy to understand explanatioins. You're a wonderful teacher/trainer!

[BiggTrapp-tgt]

All great tips!!!!
Change plates also work great for elevating the heels during squats, 10lb, 5lb, 2.5lb depending on your ankle flexibility

[michaelbarajas]

Thanks for the gym hacks. I would have never thought to do some of these simple hacks.

[jennettesaxberg]

Great video good ideas. Two extra hacks one with the chalk put the block in a large enough plastic bag so you can put your hands in the plastic bag put the chalk on and it won’t get all over the floor. Another one is to take your own collars to the gym as the ones they usually are so loose old and broken or you can never find them but it’s easier just to take your own.

[T-Dawg]

Really enjoyed the tips in the video. Easy to follow and great presentation

[shantanu]

Loved the hack for front squats! Thank you!

[danielleprescott]

Absolutely amazing content!! Thank you for sharing. Can’t wait to start your program 😁

[prescottosegie]

Good video Jason I appreciate the gyms hacks dude Im definitely taking notes 📓 keep up the good content 😎💪

[wuernest]

Thank you. Excellent and very helpful.

[heidirexin]

Great tips . Thanks! I've used weight plates to lift heels but hadn't thought about dumbbells.

[JoyBoyR]

Good to have those hacks, good video👍

[deborahnelson]

This was so helpful! At 71 I do have some mobility issues that this solved so many! Appreciate your expertise.

[TheMors]

Great channel and videos thanks much appreciated Sir blessings

[vcanubas]

Wrist wrap for front squats and bottoms up approach for Bulgarian split squats will definitely be used!

[devontebailey]

Im a personal trainer and this video was awesome im definitely using these tips thank you boss 👊🏽

[Г.М-эз]

Where have you been all my life man!!?