Wrist wraps for bench

mustgetmuscles1

Whats your opinion on using wrist wraps for heavy bench press.

I have been lifting for almost three years now and never had any issue with wrist pain or soreness until the last couple of heavy lifting days. Started to feel a little pain around where my thumb meets my wrist on my left side.

I really dont want to develop any issues so was thinking about using some wraps from now on.

Opinions would be appreciated.

SideSteel

I like them. I can't say with certainty that they make a significant difference but even if it's a placebo I'll take it in this case

I wear Inzer wrist wraps. Sara likes them too.

darkguardian419

I have wrist pain from injury outside of lifting, and I will say that they most definitely help me to avoid pain.

I've been using an old set of Harbringer gloves that have wrist wraps sewn on. Not advocating for the brand per se, just allowing for ideas.

chrisdavey

Check where the bar is sitting in your hand too to ensure your wrist is actually straight. I see SOOO many people with cocked wrists wondering why it hurts.

I don't even bench very heavy but I use them mainly to make sure that I keep my wrists straight.

Also, bone structure plays a part in it. Some people have smaller bones and tend to require wraps at lower weights than others.

These are my fav http://www.liftinglarge.com/THP-Powerlifting-Wrist-Wraps And I used to use Inzer Z's.

gweneddk

I wear them for my heaviest sets, and I think they help make me feel mow stable. Mine are from elitefts

mustgetmuscles1

Thanks everyone. I will recheck wrist position also but glad to know there is not a bunch of people saying NOT to use them.

chrisdavey

Target muscle group for bench press is chest, shoulders,triceps. Not forearm flexors

JeffseekingV

Thumb over the bar or under? Thumb under the bar might take the stress off the shoulders maybe off the wrist? Hard to bench thumb under the bar and **** your wrists. You'll end up what a face full of bar.

bostonwolf

Thumb over the bar or under? Thumb under the bar might take the stress off the shoulders maybe off the wrist? Hard to bench thumb under the bar and **** your wrists. You'll end up what a face full of bar.

I have several friends who lift thumb under because that's how their football coaches taught them.

mustgetmuscles1

Its been a couple weeks now since I started using a set of wraps. No soreness or pain at all. I think I will just keep using them from now on.

Thanks for the help.