Beiron Andersson’s Gym Bag Essentials

At 51, Beiron Andersson, who broke onto the scene back in 1992 in a GUESS advertisement, jokes that he is in his prime. And that’s funny because it might actually be true. Andersson, who is quick to point out that he is all-natural, is much thicker and more muscular today than he ever was. He credits this to a lifelong passion for fitness, especially weightlifting. But he didn’t achieve the body of someone half his age without a few indispensable items of gear. Here are his must-haves.

 “Chalk is a must,” Andersson insists. “It makes lifting more efficient and safer, eliminating bars slipping out of your grip.”

Knee sleeves specifically made of 7 millimeter Neoprene for added compression and support are definitely on the list. 

Andersson prefers a power belt (as opposed to a training belt), which has the same width on the front and the back.

Andersson says, “I use straps only for back exercises and try to use them as little as possible in order to build up my grip strength. I don’t use them for deadlifts.”

“These help break up those tense muscle fibers that cause all the pain in your shoulder, back, and knees,” Andersson notes.