Founded by professional powerlifter Mark Bell, Mark Bell Sling Shot® makes patented training gear built around its signature bench-press accessory, which helps lifters handle heavier loads while reinforcing form and reducing shoulder strain. The company also produces related support gear for strength training, including a push-up version designed to help users build repetitions with better technique.
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LACEUP ATHLETICSFounded by athletes, Malvern-based LaceUp Athletics designs wearable weighted training gear that adds resistance to everyday movement and sport-specific practice. Its signature approach pairs LYCRA® compression sleeves with evenly distributed, flexible FLX Weights, while its training laces thread directly onto equipment such as sticks and clubs without straps or clips. The company also makes adjustable gear such as its Heavy Hat for building neck strength and stability.MALVERN, PA
EliteFTSFounded by Dave Tate in 1998, EliteFTS began with a question-and-answer site and has grown into a London, Ohio-based strength brand that supplies training equipment while publishing free education for lifters and coaches. Its mission is rooted in passing knowledge forward, reflected in more than 1 million pages of published content and the company’s “Focus, Trust, Strength” name. EliteFTS also highlights American-made strength equipment and says it serves gyms, schools, and serious lifters.LONDON, OH
Stray Dog StrengthStray Dog Strength, founded by Matt Purdy after he built his first rack in 1998, makes modular strength-training equipment for sports performance facilities. The Newark-based company pioneered its modern rack system and now operates as a second-generation family-owned business, with products manufactured in Columbus and designed to adapt as training programs change. Its equipment is backed by more than 25 years of sports-performance design experience and includes custom facility planning and installation.NEWARK, OH
Poseidon StrengthBorn from a hydraulic system Mark engineered for freight-rail couplings, Poseidon Strength manufactures U.S.-built strength and rehabilitation equipment that applies isokinetic resistance to functional movement. Its ForceTrain® Tower combines a barbell-like interface with real-time force and velocity data, while the Infiniti Rope brings continuous, controlled rope climbing to training facilities. Co-founders Mark and Brad started the company in a garage and continue to focus on equipment that bridges the gap between rehabilitation and strength training.339920MECHANICSBURG, PA