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Old 03-17-06, 11:32 AM
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Question Wrist Straps
Who uses them and what brand or where from?

I need to get myself a set....I never use Wrist Straps/Weight Belts when I lift...But yesterday I was doing DL's and when I get to 315lbs for 10 reps, I'm fine....I put 365lbs for 10 reps, on the 9th rep I loose somewhat of a grip...I put 405lbs and I can only rep it for 4 maybe 5 reps and I loose the grip...So I decided to borrow a trainers strap which I thought would be great.


Well needless to say, it was worst. I couldn't even grip the bar perfectly and fucked up my whole routine...Any suggestions?

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Old 03-17-06, 11:36 AM
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I gotta give it too prowriststraps.com ...
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Old 03-17-06, 11:39 AM
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thx...I already know of this place, but want to hear who has which one's and what's best...The straps I had were great, but I couldn't get a full close grip because of the left over strap that was preventing my hand from closing.
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Old 03-17-06, 12:03 PM
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It does take some practice to get use to the straps. I love them and always use them. Wheather just to help hold the metal or to actual support my grip. There shouldn't be any double layer of starp.
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Old 03-17-06, 01:07 PM
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It does take some practice to get use to the straps. I love them and always use them. Wheather just to help hold the metal or to actual support my grip. There shouldn't be any double layer of starp.
Well I guess I'm not use to them I hate them thus far I guess...But I do need them for weight above 405lbs on the DL's....Before I was doing them without...But I keep loosing the grip.
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I use the ones in the first and second pictures. They are EXTREMELY comfortable and durable...

I forgot to post the link ....

http://www.prowriststraps.com/motivator_lifting_strap
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Old 03-17-06, 02:16 PM
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I use leather straps from Sports Authority. I have the same problem- anything over 405 escapes my grip. I think the leather ones are most comfortable and durable.
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What are wrist straps? Rado I think we need a picture lol
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Old 03-17-06, 03:53 PM
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What are wrist straps? Rado I think we need a picture lol
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I just got a pair of the lifting hooks from prowriststraps.com, they work great for DL's. I just like them because you dont have to wrap anything, you just hook them to the bar.
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sheik (sp) are the best, i think Cutler endorses them, they offer wrist support at the same time, give em a try
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Old 03-19-06, 07:51 AM
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I use...I think normal ones from Sports Authority, not real fancy or anything. It does take a bit of practice to learn to wrap it with one hand, and where to wrap the rest of the flap so it doesn't get in your way, but all things considered, I think they're an absolute must when working with really heavy weight, or even on back day, or else the strength of your grip will limit your pulling weight. That notwithstanding, I try to go as far (well, as heavy) as I can without them
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I just got a pair of the lifting hooks from prowriststraps.com, they work great for DL's. I just like them because you dont have to wrap anything, you just hook them to the bar.
I've never used the hooks, but I don't like the idea of not being able to drop it if needed.
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I've never used the hooks, but I don't like the idea of not being able to drop it if needed.
Yeah, that could present a problem at times.
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I think it is funny when you see all the newbie's in the gym that strap in before they bench or when doing curls. Never understood that one....
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I strap in on bench for saftey. I use an open grip when benching and it helps lock the bar to my hands. With other stuff I just wrap it, but not tight to protect the skin on my hands.
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I just got a pair of the lifting hooks from prowriststraps.com, they work great for DL's. I just like them because you dont have to wrap anything, you just hook them to the bar.
Which version did you get? I've been thinking about these for a while, as my hands and wrists are tiny and weak...
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i love the guys who wear them around, even if they're filling their water bottles and walking on a treadmill, as though it's part of their uniform...
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i love the guys who wear them around, even if they're filling their water bottles and walking on a treadmill, as though it's part of their uniform...
what are you going to do leave them in the corner for some putz to take? Or take them off because you are out of water?
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I use the sheik plain old basic ones...no fancy shit here
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I use the sheik plain old basic ones...no fancy shit here
I just got myself a pair of those as well...They were $8(just for the shibber) and we'll see how they work tomorrow when I do DL's....
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