No gifts in this price range here. Try another budget.
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Lifting straps
His grip gives out before his back does on heavy pulls. Straps fix that. Cheap and genuinely useful.
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Weighted jump rope
A brutal warm-up that fits in a gym bag. Great for the guy who's trying to get his conditioning back.
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Lever lifting belt
For the serious lifter. Snaps on and off in a second and gives solid support on squats and deadlifts.
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Massage gun
Sore legs the day after? This is the gift that gets used every night, even by guys who don't lift.
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Liquid chalk
Better grip with no mess, and allowed in most commercial gyms that ban loose chalk.
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Adjustable dumbbells
A full rack of weights in two handles. Ideal for the guy building a home gym in the garage.
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Gym bag with shoe compartment
Keeps sweaty shoes away from clean clothes. A better bag is one of those upgrades guys put off forever.
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Foam roller
Ten minutes on this fixes a lot of tight backs and knees. A gift that pays off well past January.
Quick buying tips
- Check what gym he goes to. Some ban loose chalk or certain gear.
- For belts and clothing, look at what size he already wears, or pick adjustable items.
- If he's a beginner, recovery gear (foam roller, massage gun) is safer than technical lifting gear.
