thinking of investing in straps

AsrarHussain
AsrarHussain Posts: 1,424 Member
edited February 14 in Fitness and Exercise
hello i am thinking of buying straps. when i train back i like to go thumb less I have been told by people they find they are able to focus with pulling with the elbows rather than the grip aspect what is your opinion

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  • tyrsnbdr
    tyrsnbdr Posts: 234 Member
    I hate not getting a good lift because my grib gives out, But I want a good grip too. So, I do my lifts until my grib fails, then use straps to do the rest. Except for shrugs, then I just strap up and lift heavy.
  • brizzeem
    brizzeem Posts: 82 Member
    I've used both straps and hooks (started with hooks). I Bought the straps ebcause the metal started to wear thru the nylon so I wanted to try the straps. The hooks were ok for hooking onto the bars quickly however I've found I would get a tighter grip and wrist tightness with the straps. The hooks I felt I always had to position in the right spot on my hands all the time. So I would prefer the straps over hooks, once you wear in the straps and get used to tightening them they are very beneficial. I use them for any lifting/pulling motion I do if the weight is heavy enough.
  • cpusmc
    cpusmc Posts: 122 Member
    100% recommend straps. when working back the weakest link will always be forearms/grip.
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