Finding a good gift for someone who lives under a barbell is easy… if you know what actually matters in training. Lifters don’t need more random gym stuff. They need gear that holds up, feels right, and helps them push harder — whether that’s in a garage gym, a x-fit box, or on the powerlifting platform.
So here’s your no-nonsense Strength Shop gift guide: the best gifts for strength athletes, from small stocking fillers to top upgrades.
1) Lifting Belts – The One Gift Every Lifter Wants
A belt isn’t a “nice-to-have.” It’s the thing that turns heavy training into safer, stronger training. If you’re unsure what to gift a lifter, a belt is always a win.
In our belt collection you’ll find options for every style and level: 10mm belts for daily training and all-round support. 13mm belts for max stability and the heaviest support. Prong belts for classic feel and easy adjustments.
2) Wrist Wraps – Small Gift, Big Difference
Wrist wraps are the kind of gift athletes don’t always buy for themselves… until they try good ones. They keep wrists stable under heavy benching, overhead lifts, and high-rep barbell work.
Practical, affordable, and used constantly — perfect for gifting.
👉 Check out our wrist wraps.
3) Lifting Straps – Instant Grip Upgrade
Straps are for anyone who’s ever lost a deadlift, row, or pull because the grip tapped out first. They let athletes focus on the lift instead of fighting the bar.
Powerlifters, weightlifters, strong(wo)men, bodybuilders — everyone ends up needing a pair.
👉 See all lifting straps.
4) Knee Sleeves & Elbow Sleeves – Support They’ll Feel Every Rep
Sleeves are a real training upgrade: warmth, joint support, stability, and that extra bit of confidence when the weights get ugly.
They’re the gift that says: “I want your knees and elbows to survive your goals.”
👉 Browse our knee & elbow sleeve range.
5) Athlete Salts – The Gift That Gets a Reaction
There are gifts that get a polite smile… and gifts that get a real reaction.
Smelling salts are the pre-lift wake-up call for big attempts and heavy sessions. Compact, easy to throw in the gym bag, and always good for a laugh right before someone gets serious.
👉 Shop smelling salts.
6) Grip Strength Tools – For Strong Hands and Heavy Lifts
Grip is the hidden limiter in almost every strength sport.
Grippers, blocks, pinch tools — they build hands that don’t quit halfway through a farmer’s walk or deadlift day.
👉 Explore grip tools.
7) Chalk – Simple, Cheap, Always Useful
Chalk is the most basic training gift… and still one of the best.
More grip, less slipping, more confident lifts. It’s the kind of thing every lifter uses and always runs out of.
👉 Grab your chalk here.
8) AIRWAAV Mouthpieces – A Performance Edge People Don’t Expect
Not your average gift — which is exactly why it’s good.
A mouthpiece can help with breathing mechanics and jaw positioning under load. For lifters chasing every last percent, this is a smart and slightly unexpected upgrade.
👉 See the AIRWAAV range.
9) Gym Bag Essentials – Tape, Mini Tools, Small Upgrades
Some gifts are tiny but save training days. Tape protects hands in high-rep barbell work, deadlifts, rope climbs, or anything that threatens to rip calluses apart.
Add in the small stuff they always forget to restock, and you’ve got a perfect little gift bundle.
👉 Stock up on gym bag essentials.
More Gift Ideas (If You Want to Go Full Santa Mode)
If you’re still unsure, don’t stress. We pulled more gifting picks into one place — training accessories, apparel, recovery gear, vouchers, and bundles.
👉 Browse our Christmas gift collection.
Daily Advent Calendar Drops
And yep — we’re running an Advent Calendar too.
Every day a new door opens, every day a new little surprise for lifters.
⭐️ See here: Advent Calendar ⭐️
Final thought
Gifting for lifters is simple: buy what they’ll actually use under real weight.
This guide covers the essentials, the upgrades, and the small tools that make training better every week of the year.
Heavy lifting,
Your Strength Shop Team 🖤💛