rodboc 0 Report post Posted July 8, 2018 Hey Guys! Do you recommend any particular brand tape for thumbs? I've been using Goat tape before and it is very good but overpriced. Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 1331 Report post Posted July 15, 2018 Sorry to answer your question with a question - and particularly sorry if mine is a stupid question (I'm not a powerlifter, but since no powerlifters have replied yet...) What do you use the tape for? Is it for wrapping the thumbs on deadlifts? And is that for protection, or extra grip? My first thought is simply some strapping tape - either 3M or some of the sports brands. You'll find it in the first aid section of the supermarket, and it's probably a lot cheaper than something that's made specifically for a very small niche market. Would that do the job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodboc 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2018 Hey! Thanks for that, there aren't stupid questions :) I tape my thumbs just for protection, as soon I start to lift the bar for cleans or snatches, the friction between the bar and the thumb rips the skin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maccaz 1457 Report post Posted July 15, 2018 theres some special brand tapes people use when training thumbs for hook grip, google found it for me https://www.roguefitness.com/rocktape-hook-grip-tape you can also buy those rubber nubs/thumb condom looking things that some people use i dont hook grip so haven't tried either. figured itd be just regular strapping tape more or less with a fancy label though./ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rodboc 0 Report post Posted July 16, 2018 Hey @maccaz thanks for replying! I've used that one and Goat tape; they are very good but totally overpriced. I heard too about those rubber nubs, but they look quite slippery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 1331 Report post Posted July 16, 2018 11 hours ago, rodboc said: Hey! Thanks for that, there aren't stupid questions :) I tape my thumbs just for protection, as soon I start to lift the bar for cleans or snatches, the friction between the bar and the thumb rips the skin. Well, in that case, maybe it's worth giving this a try... https://shop.countdown.co.nz/shop/productdetails?stockcode=757017&name=d3-dressing-tape-rigid-strapping&searchString=tape $16 for 27m of tape. That should last you a few thumb wraps! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
