Unlock your ultimate gym potential with this definitive guide to workout accessories! Discover which pieces of gear are essential for crushing your personal bests and which are just taking up space in your gym bag. We're diving deep into everything from the power of a solid lifting belt and supportive knee sleeves to the effectiveness of massage guns for recovery. Find out if those lifting gloves are actually helping or hindering your gains, and if Sour Patch Kids are a pre-workout essential (spoiler: maybe not!). Plus, we'll rank the surprising impact of smelling salts, resistance bands, and even your favorite headphones. Get ready to optimize your training and your wallet!