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Protein, creatine and the gear that lets you keep adding load, at the gym or at home.

45 products · 9 categories

Muscle and strength come from training hard and consistently, adding resistance over time and eating enough protein. Products can make that easier: a protein powder or bar helps you hit a daily protein target, creatine is among the most researched supplements for strength training, and adjustable dumbbells or a bench let you keep progressing at home.

Start with our creatine guide, whey vs. plant protein and the adjustable dumbbells buying guide.

Top pick in each category

  1. Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey
    Protein PowderOptimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% WheyFR Score 9.1 out of 10, Exceptional
  2. Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Powder
    CreatineOptimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine PowderFR Score 9.2 out of 10, Exceptional
  3. Thorne Amino Complex
    BCAAs & EAAsThorne Amino ComplexFR Score 8.4 out of 10, Great
  4. Barebells Protein Bar
    Protein Bars & SnacksBarebells Protein BarFR Score 9.0 out of 10, Exceptional
  5. PowerBlock Elite EXP Adjustable Dumbbells
    Dumbbells & KettlebellsPowerBlock Elite EXP Adjustable DumbbellsFR Score 9.1 out of 10, Exceptional
  6. WHATAFIT Resistance Bands with Handles (150 lb Set)
    Resistance BandsWHATAFIT Resistance Bands with Handles (150 lb Set)FR Score 9.0 out of 10, Exceptional
  7. REP Fitness AB-3000 2.0 FID Adjustable Bench
    Benches & Home GymREP Fitness AB-3000 2.0 FID Adjustable BenchFR Score 9.2 out of 10, Exceptional
  8. Gymreapers Lifting Wrist Straps
    Gym AccessoriesGymreapers Lifting Wrist StrapsFR Score 9.1 out of 10, Exceptional
  9. Reebok Nano X5
    Training ShoesReebok Nano X5FR Score 8.9 out of 10, Excellent

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Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Powder
Best Overall
FR Score 9.2 out of 10, Exceptional
Optimum NutritionCreatine

Micronized Creatine Powder

5 g micronized monohydrate per scoop, Informed Choice tested, about 23 cents a serving

4 videos
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Gymreapers Lifting Wrist Straps
Best Overall
FR Score 9.1 out of 10, Exceptional
GymreapersGym Accessories

Lifting Wrist Straps

The $15 straps that turn grip failure into more back gains

4 videos
About ~$14.99
AmazonBrand store
Thorne Creatine
Best for Tested Athletes
FR Score 9.0 out of 10, Exceptional
ThorneCreatine

Creatine

NSF Certified for Sport micronized creatine trusted by pro teams

4 videos
About ~$44
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BlenderBottle Classic V2 Shaker Bottle (28 oz)
Best Shaker Bottle
FR Score 9.0 out of 10, Exceptional
BlenderBottleGym Accessories

Classic V2 Shaker Bottle (28 oz)

The shaker almost everyone owns, upgraded with a rounded base and SpoutGuard lid

3 videos
About ~$9.99
AmazonBrand store
NÜOBELL 580 Adjustable Dumbbells
Best Premium
FR Score 8.6 out of 10, Excellent
NÜOBELLDumbbells & Kettlebells

580 Adjustable Dumbbells

Twist-to-select speed and a true dumbbell feel, from 5 to 80 lb.

4 videos
About ~$769
AmazonBrand store
Momentous Creatine
Best Premium
FR Score 8.9 out of 10, Excellent
MomentousCreatine

Creatine

Premium NSF Certified creatine with a multi-lab testing program

5 videos
About ~$42.99
AmazonBrand store
Under Armour Undeniable 5.0 Duffle (Medium)
Best Gym Bag
FR Score 8.8 out of 10, Excellent
Under ArmourGym Accessories

Undeniable 5.0 Duffle (Medium)

A tough, water-resistant 58L duffle with a vented shoe pocket

3 videos
About ~$50
AmazonBrand store
BowFlex SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell
Best Kettlebell
FR Score 8.3 out of 10, Great
BowFlexDumbbells & Kettlebells

SelectTech 840 Adjustable Kettlebell

Six kettlebells in one: dial from 8 to 40 lb in seconds.

3 videos
About ~$149
AmazonBrand store
Nutricost Creatine Monohydrate Powder
Best Budget
FR Score 8.8 out of 10, Excellent
NutricostCreatine

Creatine Monohydrate Powder

Micronized 5 g creatine for about 21 cents a serving, unflavored or flavored

5 videos
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Crossrope Get Lean Weighted Jump Rope Set
Best Jump Rope
FR Score 8.7 out of 10, Excellent
CrossropeGym Accessories

Get Lean Weighted Jump Rope Set

Swap-in weighted ropes that make jump rope easier to learn and harder to quit

4 videos
About ~$129
AmazonBrand store
Create Creatine Monohydrate Gummies
Best Gummy
FR Score 7.6 out of 10, Good
CreateCreatine

Creatine Monohydrate Gummies

TikTok-famous creatine gummy, now made with Creapure and NSF Certified for Sport

5 videos
About ~$60
AmazonTikTok ShopBrand store
FEIERDUN DS2 5-in-1 Adjustable Dumbbell Set
Best Budget
FR Score 7.6 out of 10, Good
FEIERDUNDumbbells & Kettlebells

DS2 5-in-1 Adjustable Dumbbell Set

Dumbbells, barbell and kettlebells in one box, for under $100.

4 videos
AmazonTikTok ShopBrand store

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