This is why you should use straps

[gtbmed]

I just bought some straps to use them for bend over barbel row, lat pull down, and deadlifts because when I go heavy my grip gives up After few reps but I feel that my back can take way more than that. Do u think it's a bad idea to use straps??!

I never use them but I don't see anything wrong with using them. I just think the idea of the thread is dumb. My post was more directed at that.

 

[alan84]

I never use them but I don't see anything wrong with using them. I just think the idea of the thread is dumb. My post was more directed at that.

Totally agree. I think the op video is fake too!!

 

[pitbullguy0101]

not that funny did anyone pm retlaw and make sure he is ok

 

[bonobo]

yeah i got you man. Im just saying I wold prefer more serious lifters at my gym. This guy would be better suited for the YMCA or something. I mean I don't think this guy would fit in at Bevs or a hardcore Golds. But there are very few hardcore gyms left so he would fit in at most. Im sick of god damn shake bars and social hour. I go to the gym to fuckin train. Im not putting this guy down, if he wants to hit the gym thats fine you gotta start somewhere. Im just saying he should train at home of go to a gym that suits his fitness level.

OK, I get what you are writing here. I took your initial posts on it wrong.

Some folks would be better suited where the lifters are not as serious, and maybe there are more instructors. Leave the hardcore gyms for those that come in to train hard and work out where puttering around trying out new things does not interfere with others' workouts.

It is kind of like in golf. A decent player does not want to go to the local public course where the occasional duffer, who should also be able to enjoy himself, takes 6 hours to complete a round.

Training where it suits your fitness level is good common sense.

 

[Livebig14]

There have been plenty of people hurt by using straps. Should we post videos of them too?

sure pal whatever you wanna do haha

 

[onthesetflickr]

Haha.