world's best wrist straps ever?

[david]

Originally posted by Mudge
I have some leather straps, but I haven't used them for well over a year. They did help me at the time, but now that I dont use them, I dont need them There used to be a strap out there with a metal hook on it, now those I used to want, but again it just supports the weakness and makes it worse. The guys that are doing ultra-heavy deads though seem to say that there is a limit to grip strength, and thier numbes are higher with straps. I can believe that, I think, those guys lift enough that thier hands bleed sometimes.

I figure at the least, its less energy used and less bodyparts being strained, making it at least mentally easier on you.

Since you brought it up...

The leather straps I ditched bc/ they felt like it was cutting circulation off! (for me)

The ones with the hooks I didn't like because I was shrugging 405 lbs and when I hit failure, it felt like the hooks were failing!

I guess that's why I think I'm going to practice more strength grips in my forearms etc.... Also, I still love my standard wraps!

 

[david]

Originally posted by Rissole
5-6 I did 400 on SLDL for 4 the other day
Deads just seem to be a good strong move for me

That's quite impressive! You must have some good strong thick hams!!!!!

I'm kinda scared to max out on those..... really. Just a weakeness I have and poor approach to leg and knees.

 

[Mudge]

That is good, I dont think I've gone more than 365 for SLDLs, although I'm not that strong either

 

[Rissole]

My hammies quite need the work actually..... I'm tellin you i was bustin arse like never before to do that!!

 

[Mudge]

Worlds best straps = G string

 

[david]

Originally posted by Mudge
Worlds best straps = G string

Now were talking!

 

[Mudge]

No belts, no straps, all beef. 600 pounds, he is up to about 650 now, I believe he is 5'8"

 

[david]

That is some great raw strength!!!! Do you know him? No belt-no straps! Sheeee-att!

I would be afraid to test that!

 

[Mudge]

He is a mod on another board, dont know him personally - very well built

There is a video of him around doing 5xx for 10 reps, I can dig it up if you like.

 

[david]

Sure but I'll have to watch it at work! (DSL Speeds!)

 

[Rob_NC]

There's a guy at my gym that DLs in the 600s with no straps. His frickin forearms are bigger than my upper arm.

 

[david]

you mean your Tri's/Bi's?

 

[Mudge]

500 for 9 reps
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/blinscott706018/Needsize/deads.WMV

No belts, no strap-ons

 

[Rob_NC]

Originally posted by david
you mean your Tri's/Bi's?

Yup, He is MASSIVE!! and all natural. He placed first in super heavyweight class at the Junior USA at 260 lbs.

 

[Rob_NC]

Originally posted by Mudge
500 for 9 reps
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/blinscott706018/Needsize/deads.WMV

No belts, no strap-ons

My back hurts just from watching that!!

 

[eskimo515]

Damn!!!!

 

[Blieb]

Originally posted by Mudge
500 for 9 reps
http://mywebpages.comcast.net/blinscott706018/Needsize/deads.WMV

No belts, no strap-ons

I just shat myself.

 

[Mudge]

Yeah, I've done a piddly 435x1 and I thought I was going to crap out my intestines