Straps

[CowPimp]

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

While I agree with your sentiment KelJu, I believe that the original poster can eliminate his grip problems for free by switching to an alternating grip. I based my original post on the fact that about 300 pounds was an issue for him grip wise. Usually grip doesn't become a huge issue at that poundage for people using an alternating grip. Nonetheless, your point is well taken.

To the original poster, straps are fine to use. However, I advise using them only when you need to. I think it is a fine training tool, but you should avoid using them for sets you don't need to so as not to cripple your grip strength and limit forearm stimulation.

Try EliteFTS - Powerlifting and Strength Training Products and Knowledge for Lifters, Athletes, Coaches, and Trainers for straps. Virtually everything they sell there is high quality, though it's often a little pricey.

 

[juggernaut]

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.


Academy - Harbinger Padded Lifting Strap

Jesus...it's like being with my wife.

 

[juggernaut]

While I agree with your sentiment KelJu, I believe that the original poster can eliminate his grip problems for free by switching to an alternating grip. I based my original post on the fact that about 300 pounds was an issue for him grip wise. Usually grip doesn't become a huge issue at that poundage for people using an alternating grip. Nonetheless, your point is well taken.

To the original poster, straps are fine to use. However, I advise using them only when you need to. I think it is a fine training tool, but you should avoid using them for sets you don't need to so as not to cripple your grip strength and limit forearm stimulation.

Try EliteFTS - Powerlifting and Strength Training Products and Knowledge for Lifters, Athletes, Coaches, and Trainers for straps. Virtually everything they sell there is high quality, though it's often a little pricey.

And this is point on.
Oh btw-my original post was just simple sarcasm. I'm sorry I hurt kelju's feelings.

 

[KelJu]

And this is point on.
Oh btw-my original post was just simple sarcasm. I'm sorry I hurt kelju's feelings.

Fuck my feelings. I can handle it. But you are being a total fucking douche nozzle to new members in the serious side of the forums and you are a fucking moderator.

'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.

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

Read this shit. Sarcasm my fucking ass! You needed to talk down to other lifters to inflate you fucking ego with your pseudo big dick macho bullshit. You basically called the OP a pussy for asking a question. How does that help him? Seriously dude, if you need to go blow off steam go play who's the faggot with the other reject assclowns in anything goes.

If that was the type of replies I got when I was looking for training advice almost a 8 years ago, I would have gone somewhere else. But, this really isn't a training site anymore is it? No, its god damn steroid distribution center with a highly active faggotry subforum for internet trolls who get banned from other sites.

 

[tommygunz]

There is no way my hands are as strong as what I can lift. Those of you who think straps are a cheat will never lift huge. My hands are the size of skillets and I've dislocated fingers lifting. I've seen bros break straps lifting, so let's stop measuring our dicks here boys. If it ain't broke don't fuck with it.

 

[Evil Eagle]

There is no way my hands are as strong as what I can lift. Those of you who think straps are a cheat will never lift huge. My hands are the size of skillets and I've dislocated fingers lifting. I've seen bros break straps lifting, so let's stop measuring our dicks here boys. If it ain't broke don't fuck with it.

Lol. Did you even read? I wouldn't call 300lbs lifting huge.

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[juggernaut]

Fuck my feelings. I can handle it. But you are being a total fucking douche nozzle to new members in the serious side of the forums and you are a fucking moderator.





Read this shit. Sarcasm my fucking ass! You needed to talk down to other lifters to inflate you fucking ego with your pseudo big dick macho bullshit. You basically called the OP a pussy for asking a question. How does that help him? Seriously dude, if you need to go blow off steam go play who's the faggot with the other reject assclowns in anything goes.

If that was the type of replies I got when I was looking for training advice almost a 8 years ago, I would have gone somewhere else. But, this really isn't a training site anymore is it? No, its god damn steroid distribution center with a highly active faggotry subforum for internet trolls who get banned from other sites.

 

[tommygunz]

Lol. Did you even read? I wouldn't call 300lbs lifting huge.

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My reading skills are apparently better than your comprehension. OP says he dl 310 and looses his grip at the end of his set, this indicates he is lifting huge for his size also says he has small wrist and hands. Let's give some sound advise around here for a fucking change, not every one has experience bros, he just wants help.

 

[TooOld]

OP could simply need a better bar with some knurling on it. I've lifted in gyms that have had cheap bars that wear out really quick.

 

[ThreeGigs]

I use straps now. At first, I was of the same thinking as a lot of the others on here, that my grip would improve with time. And it has, but it's improving more slowly than the muscles I'm using to lift the weights. I tried training grip strength, but that actually made things *worse*.

My best guess is that because grip is a part of damned near every movement, it's all too likely that my forearms have been in a nearly constant state of overtraining. Since I began using straps about 3 months ago, I've noticed that my grip without straps has improved faster than it was while I wasn't using straps. Go figure, my pansy-assed straps gave my hands the extra rest days they needed to recover properly and get stronger.

Advice to the OP: when you get straps, buy LONG ones. You can always cut them. The ones I got (Everlast brand) keep annoying me because I keep wanting them to be about 2 inches longer. And more advice: DON'T use them until you have to. Only on the heaviest sets, and even then you should occasionally try doing a heavy set without straps.

 

[ALBOB]

Since I've only seen one person actually try to answer the OP's question, here's my suggestion:


Schiek, Inc. - Lifting Straps

I've used the model 1000PLS for about five years and love 'em.

 

[Evil Eagle]

My reading skills are apparently better than your comprehension. OP says he dl 310 and looses his grip at the end of his set, this indicates he is lifting huge for his size also says he has small wrist and hands. Let's give some sound advise around here for a fucking change, not every one has experience bros, he just wants help.

I missed it by 10lbs, shucky darn. In case you hadn't noticed people actually ARE trying to help him.

OP, I'll lay it out for you. You need to do whatever you can to not use straps right now. I'm not talking down to you when I say this but 310lbs isn't that much weight. This is coming from someone who also has small hands and wrists. The reason I am telling you this is because it will be easy to become dependent on the straps, and your grip will never be challenged when you use them. I'm not saying straps are for pussies or anything like that. I'm just saying keep pushing yourself without straps and your grip will come along.

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[tommygunz]

^^^wasnt splitting hairs over the weight, relax. A strong grip will help all lifts agreed, I still think straps have a legit use. I hope you all stay young forever and never develop carpal tunnel or arthritis in your hands after 20 years of lifting, it sucks. Until then you can go on being ignorant about mechanics and abuse your body for no good reason, experience speaking here. So I'm gonna keep on wrapping my dumbbells for flat benches cause it's the only way I can get the heavy bastards out of the rack.

 

[Madmann]

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...

Quality gripping techniques beat out cheap straps anyday.

 

[pieguy]

Even when I chalk very well, callouses become a problem without strap usage on days with heavy grip usage. Also, if the fatigue in your forearms is taking away from an exercise, why would you not use straps? I can deadlift near 600lbs atm, but strap for rows of all types and even an occasional curl because your hands shouldn't be a limiting factor in an exercise.

I highly recommend APT lifting straps. Very heavy duty and well padded for lots of support without the feeling you're losing blood circulation to your wrists.

 

[gearin up]

Versa Gripps - PRO Series (colors available) - Weightlifting and straps, mens workout gloves, weightlifting gear, weightlifting exercises

 

[lynnlynn]

I have tiny wrists and small hands. I don't use straps when I train, however I do train my grip. In addition to the excellent suggestion of farmer's walks, and static holds, I like to hold a DL at the top. Just do your pull and then hold it there for a few seconds. You get in grip training with each pull.

 

[jimm]

OP could simply need a better bar with some knurling on it. I've lifted in gyms that have had cheap bars that wear out really quick.

its just your standard olyimpic bar (20kgs)

 

[johnniejr243]

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...

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[jimm]

I have tiny wrists and small hands. I don't use straps when I train, however I do train my grip. In addition to the excellent suggestion of farmer's walks, and static holds, I like to hold a DL at the top. Just do your pull and then hold it there for a few seconds. You get in grip training with each pull.

yeah my wrists are tiny lol but i really do think i will benefit from the straps regardless of what any one says so im gonna get some nxt week.. and im only gonna use em on my heavyest set on deads nothin else

 

[VolcomX311]

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.

I don't think everyone has those popeye forearms per your avi. I'm a fan of going strapless on deads, but I do use straps when I do rack deads or SLDL's that don't touch the ground.

 

[Exigent]

I just got mine from the local Dick's

 

[ahiggs]

get you some chalk seriously you won't need straps for a while unless you are doing heavy power shrugs. shrugs will add at least 40 to 50 lbs to your dead

 

[juggernaut]

get you some chalk seriously you won't need straps for a while unless you are doing heavy power shrugs. shrugs will add at least 40 to 50 lbs to your dead

Better off using carpet powder. Gym owners hate vacuuming that shit...plus your hands will smell spring fresh

 

[lynnlynn]

Better off using carpet powder. Gym owners hate vacuuming that shit...plus your hands will smell spring fresh

I put a towel under my chalk box for easy clean-up. I'm not a fan of that liquid grip stuff.

 

[suprfast]

Better off using carpet powder. Gym owners hate vacuuming that shit...plus your hands will smell spring fresh

The golds I go to employs an 18 yr old kid that walks around with a vacuum on his back. I cant help but think he is a ghostbuster but there is zero signs of chalk anywhere. I swear at the end of the day they walk around and sanitize the bars too because I have to rechalk the same bars daily. I try to chalk up in the corner though so i dont make a huge mess in the middle of the gym. Some people just over chalk.

 

[juggernaut]

Ugghhh I hate to admit when I'm wrong. Today, I am wrong; I tried to do RDLs but my grip just couldnt support the weight. I hereby publicly apologize for being a douchebag to the entire thread.
I bought a pair of straps today. There. I said it. Everyone here sucks. Have a nice day.

 

[r0ck0]

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'm with you on this one man. I use them for some of my heavier lifts and especially walking dumbbell lunges. My grip has never been really great but it surely isn't as strong as my legs.

My straps are made by schiek. I like them fine. I think that any would do. They will cost you between 6 and 12 dollars.

 

[Merkaba]

Ugghhh I hate to admit when I'm wrong. Today, I am wrong; I tried to do RDLs but my grip just couldnt support the weight. I hereby publicly apologize for being a douchebag to the entire thread.
I bought a pair of straps today. There. I said it. Everyone here sucks. Have a nice day.

Are you serious? no sarcasm emoticons or fonts.....??? Looks like your signature Jugg animation has on straps anyways...

 

[Merkaba]

I tell people this...I use straps for the same reason you wear shoes. Protection, and it makes things easier.

With that being said, I must say that my grip has gotten stronger, without really doing any grip work over the past year. I can only attribute this to heavy rack pulls which I do with straps when i get over 405. I haven't really mapped out a strategy to try to take advantage of it more but I used to have trouble holding 405. Now I can do that and can get a single or double with 495 depending on how I worked up to it. Nothing really changed until I stopped letting the strapped lifts end my workout. Hold some heavy shit AFTER you strap up, if you haven't already. Racks, deads,and heavy romanians are the only time I used them...and heavy split squats also.

When I do strap up I really try to concentrate on trying to hold that weight with my grip instead of just allowing the straps to do more than needed. Plus this has helped lessen the kinda embarrassing broken or slipped strap,etc. Lately I've been super setting heavy rack pulls with pull ups for a few sets, then lowering the weight back down to 405 or so for pullups and shrugs. It has helped with traps and man does 405 feel light for that first set. I'm wondering if I could go back and forth from super heavy with straps to 405'ish without to stimulate that response and perhaps increase my grip over time. As I said, I haven't really thought of an approach for it. I used to be kinda embarrassed of my grip strength. It's one of those things that some people just have naturally. Like being "country strong" as we say. Folks who can't bench 200 pounds but can break your neck in various ways. I respect that shit! Shaking hands or experiencing someone like that is humbling. I used to work in a manufacturing plant and there was an older guy there that was legendary in his strength. You learned not to shake his hand cause he would fuck with you. Just stupid crazy strength...indescribable. Nice guy, but could punch a hold in a Gaylord resin box full of resin. I can't describe how thick this cardboard is or how hard this would be. Just know that if this thing fell on you you'd be dead or paralyzed if lucky. Like over 1000lbs of plastic pellets resin. If you pissed him off he might fuck with you by walking by and punching a hole in it and walk off and let it run out on the floor beside your machine for you to clean up. Noone fucked with this guy...noone. Just crazy. Kinda like the guy from green mile...but smaller, really nice and gentle...but a freak.

My forearms are lacking but they've gotten a little better and my grip has gotten better. I've thought about buying some COC grippers to work with and just doing static holds. I'd just say look, you have to hold heavy shit if you want it to get better. At leas start trying to think about it and working on it somehow. Don't just stop and let the straps take over. I saw this thread and thought about this guy I saw on youtube years ago.

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