Thread: Straps

I thought that for a while, then, I canged my grip. I use alternating grip, and its fucking awesome. 1 overhand 1 underhand, no problems.

Originally Posted by jimm

Weres the best place to get straps from my grip is weak as piss it always gives way when im deadlifting its really annoying...i could sqeeze out another cuple of reps easy with straps...

How much weight are you pulling?

Originally Posted by jagbender

How much weight are you pulling?

310lbs lol thats the heaviest ive went

Originally Posted by Cgrant

I thought that for a while, then, I canged my grip. I use alternating grip, and its fucking awesome. 1 overhand 1 underhand, no problems.

^ this worked for me also^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Before you resort to straps try an alternate grip, as was already mentioned. You may also consider purchasing some chalk. It makes a HUGE difference. I'm blown away by how much it matters actually.

yeah ive changed grip lol im a bit stronger on the alternating grip but still my grip still gives way quicker then my body wants to....

If ya doing back or hams use straps if your doing forearms or grip, don't simples! Gasp or schiek are good makes imo

Add some grip work at the end of all your workouts.

Use straps only in your heaviest set of the day for exercises you feel you need it, do it without straps during your warmup.

Only use straps as a stop gap untill your grip is strong enough not to need them, don't use them as a crutch.

Straps? What the fuck are straps?? Arent those the things that bitches wear?

Yes bitches like branch warren loololol

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Originally Posted by Livebig14

Yes bitches like branch warren loololol

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Branch Warren being so massive and strong (and he is) just makes the fact that he wears straps embarrassing.

If my <190lbs skinny ass can hold onto over 400lbs for 10-12 reps without straps then he has no excuse. I'm sure i've seen him strapping up for 240lbs BOR for 10 reps. I personally know people around my weight who can do that, and heavier, without straps.

Shit, Brian Dobson - the guy who owns Metroflex and has trained Branch - even did 610lbs for a single without straps, i believe. Strong dude.

There's literally no excuse. Its a small insignificant thing, people will do whatever they want, but i don't see why anybody would rely on support equipment when they don't have to. Its a weak link that could be easily avoided with about a month or two of grip training and you'd never have to use them again.

Originally Posted by Livebig14

Yes bitches like branch warren loololol

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Branch Warren? He's otherwise known as god right? Who cares???

I've never used straps in my life. I wont either. I am fully capable of any workload I use, be it deads, chins with a good weight, or whatever. I've also run 150lb farmer walks for 60 yards in each hand. Wtf do straps do with that??

I admit I use them for shrugs and RDL's but never for deads.
Do you have small hands for your size? I know some really strong guys that have small hands that have that as their limiting factor on deadlifting. Chaulk, alternate grip, and grip work is about all you can do.

Originally Posted by TooOld

I admit I use them for shrugs and RDL's but never for deads.
Do you have small hands for your size? I know some really strong guys that have small hands that have that as their limiting factor on deadlifting. Chaulk, alternate grip, and grip work is about all you can do.

I have small hands but it's never slowed me down. I think people start using them and become dependent on them. Hell, I've seen guys use them to pick up dumbbells for bench lol. I just want to slap them when I see shit like that.

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Originally Posted by juggernaut

Straps? What the fuck are straps?? Arent those the things that bitches wear?

You are being an ignorant pompous ass. Don't discourage people from using straps. They are a useful tool when used correctly. They aren't suppose to replace grip training, but rather supplement on days were your grip gives out before you can finish whatever you are doing. I train my grip 3 days a week, but I will never be able to barbell shrugs 450lbs for 4 sets of 15 without straps. I can hit my back twice as hard when I am focusing my energy into my back and not losing 25% of my power diverting it to my grip.

dont let your grip strength dictate your back work. Train your grip like everything else but when the load you need to properly train your back exceeds your grip strength strap up chalk up do what ever it takes to insure you get a good workout. To strap or not to strap is a huge ego thing, dont let your ego hamper your training. Some people just have stronger grip than others. I use to have to strap up for anything over 405 but now I can handle that. At 495 however I still need to strap some day I probably wont but Im not going to make my back wait on it, that would be nuts. I use versa gripps by the way.

Originally Posted by KelJu

You are being an ignorant pompous ass. Don't discourage people from using straps.

Why thank youuuuuuu....
In all honesty, I dont think I'm being a pompous ass. My belief-solely my belief-is that your grip will increase as your loads increase. This isnt proven in any way factually, however this is my opinion. And like assholes, everyone has one.

True. But I think they have their place in back training. In MOST cases, our grip will give out before our back muscles, which stops us from hitting them as hard as we could. But you gotta find what works for you

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Personally i use straps when going heavier not because my grip will fail, my grip can take what I lift. But I can get a better contraction when using straps as i can use a thumbless grip at those heavier weights.

With regards to Branch, Ronnie, Jay, Phil, Kai, Dorian to name a few top Olympian athletes who are all ridiculously strong, I bet very few of them "need" straps to lift the weight but use them to remove mental focus from the forearms. just my opinion and to coin Juggs phrasing "opinions are like assholes everyone has one"

I have to strap for my left hand grip only, due to cubital tunnel syndrome.
Didn't know what the tingling in my ring and little finger was, the ulnar nerve also affects grip.
I left it too long and ended up having an Ulnar nerve anterior transposition.

I'm broken

Originally Posted by juggernaut

Why thank youuuuuuu....
In all honesty, I dont think I'm being a pompous ass. My belief-solely my belief-is that your grip will increase as your loads increase. This isnt proven in any way factually, however this is my opinion. And like assholes, everyone has one.

Well you are wrong, and you are giving bad advice. Dude asked for information about quality straps, and your answer in two different posts in the same thread was, "I'm the greatest because I chose not to use straps and straps are for pussies".

Well that is real helpful. I think anything goes is where corndogs go to jerk themselves off while pretending to be king ding ding! Meanwhile there are people who need quality advice about training. Real quality moderation going on here.

On topic: I get straps from academy sports and outdoors for 6$, and I love them. They get better over time and generally last for about 6 months or so depending on home much you use them.

Academy - Harbinger Padded Lifting Strap

how do i train my grip then?

grips work end of. alot of pros use them alot dont... my grip is seriously letting me down on my deadlifts i have still got some juice left in the tank but my grips just give way on me frustrating when you know you could definatly get a few extra reps... and yes will only really need them on my heavyest set...

Originally Posted by jimm

how do i train my grip then?

Static holds, towel holds, farmer's walk and just lifting things that are difficult to hold onto. Also, a company makes grip trainings called Captain of Crush. Training your grip is important, and it is a good goal to reach a point where your grip is stronger than your back and shoulders, but it is silly to lift sub-optimal while waiting on your grip strength to come around, which may never happen.

Originally Posted by TooOld

I admit I use them for shrugs and RDL's but never for deads.
Do you have small hands for your size? I know some really strong guys that have small hands that have that as their limiting factor on deadlifting. Chaulk, alternate grip, and grip work is about all you can do.

yes bro small hands and wrists!!

I guess amazon.uk would be the best bet. Im with juggs and your fellow UKer, gaz.

I love the asshole who straps himself to the pullup bar. Then just dangles there btwn his pathetic 4 rep set. i almost wanted to walk over and use him as a speedbag