da_yellow_fellow Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hey guys!I'm wanting to get some straps for deadlifts, pull-ups etc... just wondering how many of you use straps and do you only use it for certain exercises?And where's the cheapest place that sell straps? :pfft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Zero Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 I did used to use straps for deadlifting, but I just bought chalk and went over/under - honestly it gives you almost as much as straps does, and will increase your grip stength a lot more in the long run.I don't see why you'd need them for Pull-Ups.I still use mine for Power Shrugs though.I bought mine from a local gym.And I bought my chalk (rock climbing chalk, which is just the same stuff) from the local outdoor centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 yes straps are very good imo.can add alot to your lifts.and as long as u dont use them all the time just for your last couple of sets on each exercise ( the heavy ones ) then u dont need to worry bout grip strengthexample: for me when i do bent over bb rows100kg x 15 (no straps)120kg x 12 (no straps)140kg x 10 (straps)160kg x 6 (straps)just an example can be used for your other lifts too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_lift Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 I agree with 2guns, but I use hooks instead of straps. Elite Fitness sells the OutBak range. Prices vary from $20 for single tales to $45 for Lifting Hooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Zero Posted August 17, 2007 Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Oh yeah BB rows too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da_yellow_fellow Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2007 Yo MZ, I'll definitely try out chalk but for now I think straps will do! :grin: As 2guns says I would only use straps for my last few sets when I'm going heavier, for DB pull-overs too? I do 4-5 sets of wide-grip pullups and find that I hang by my fingers during the last few reps :pfft: so this would be a set where I would use the straps.can add alot to your lifts. Yea bro I find BB rows especially hard to grip as I go heavier.... not as heavy as you ofcourse but I use hooks instead of strapshooks? I wana be able to drop the weight too :pfft: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I find those long thin fabric straps tend to cut into my wrists. I prefer hooks, but they don't always sit at the right angle.Has anyone tried those ones with the rubber flap that you fold around the bar? They look good in theory, but I've never used them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 I have a pair of loops and a pair of the ones with the rubber tounge.Rubber tounge ones are really good for lat pull downs and dumbell stuff.No good for heavy BB i find they slip then i use my loops . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted August 18, 2007 Report Share Posted August 18, 2007 i have a pair of miada ones, they cost me about $25 at the most maybe even 20, they are very well made and are really goodhighly recommended!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammo Posted August 19, 2007 Report Share Posted August 19, 2007 I only use straps on my romainian deads - I tend not to need them with the alternate grip I use on regular deads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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