Go Back   Bodybuilding.net - Bodybuilding Forum > Main Forums > Training


Straps???



Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 06-01-2005, 09:47 AM
jizzmasterzero jizzmasterzero is offline
Rank: New Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 24
Arrow Straps???

Can anybody recommend any good lifting straps? Ive got some cheap thin ones and the really bruise up my wrists. And on Sat after using them my thumb and index finger were numb. today is wed and theyre still numb. Any advice besides not using them. Thanks
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 06-01-2005, 10:32 AM
ChinPieceDave667's Avatar
ChinPieceDave667 ChinPieceDave667 is offline
Rank: Middleweight
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: 7th layer.. or DC.
Posts: 2,329
Default

here is a good site..
http://search.store.yahoo.com/cgi-bi...talog=exercise
just on a side note, and if you already do this don't be insulted, but to make the straps last longer don't use them unless it's the last set and your form is being sacrificed. I use to use straps all the time and it made my forearms weak as hell and it made me look disproportioned :( .
I know of another site but I'm having trouble finding it. if you try googling powerlifting and wrist wraps you can find a lot of good wraps.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 06-01-2005, 11:51 AM
jizzmasterzero jizzmasterzero is offline
Rank: New Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 24
Default

thanks for the advice i only use my straps when im doing back. I tried without straps today and my grip sucked. Any advice on how to better my grip.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 06-01-2005, 11:53 AM
ChinPieceDave667's Avatar
ChinPieceDave667 ChinPieceDave667 is offline
Rank: Middleweight
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: 7th layer.. or DC.
Posts: 2,329
Talking found it

Quote:
Originally Posted by ChinPieceDave667
I know of another site but I'm having trouble finding it.
www.elitefts.com
http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/frames.asp
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 06-01-2005, 11:59 AM
verbatimreturned verbatimreturned is offline
Rank: Lightweight
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: new york
Posts: 1,372
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jizzmasterzero
Can anybody recommend any good lifting straps? Ive got some cheap thin ones and the really bruise up my wrists. And on Sat after using them my thumb and index finger were numb. today is wed and theyre still numb. Any advice besides not using them. Thanks
interesting ive never had that happen to me before, do u have any idea why they give u bruises (i rarely use them so i dont know much about them)
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 06-01-2005, 12:01 PM
ChinPieceDave667's Avatar
ChinPieceDave667 ChinPieceDave667 is offline
Rank: Middleweight
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: 7th layer.. or DC.
Posts: 2,329
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jizzmasterzero
thanks for the advice i only use my straps when im doing back. I tried without straps today and my grip sucked. Any advice on how to better my grip.
-dead lifts are great for building back and grip.
-hanging leg raises, also if you do a chinup and hold that position and do leg raises you work arms as well as abs.
-behind the back barbell wrist curls
-and try just holding heavy weight for 30sec., grab a 100lbs+ db and just hold it until you feel your grip going. do this in a kneeling position so if you have to drop the weight it has less distance to travel. also using a barbell will give you the ability to put on a lot of weight for gripping.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 06-01-2005, 05:08 PM
Darkhorse Darkhorse is offline
Rank: Light Heavyweight
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: CA
Posts: 4,174
Send a message via Yahoo to Darkhorse
Default

Don't worry about your grip too much. That will come in time. I have wrist wraps that have a nice cusion for your wrists. I forgot the brand, but they are out there. I still get black and blue sometimes on back day. You just need to suck it up. I didn't get black and blue until I started lifting the stack on everything, so I'm naturally curious as to what you lift?

Wrist wraps are the most important piece of gear I have. It will allow you to focus more on the quality of the lift instead of hanging on to the weight. Don't lift back without them because your back will suffer.
__________________

To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


I can be found at
To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 06-01-2005, 08:16 PM
sdf42450's Avatar
sdf42450 sdf42450 is offline
Rank: Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 425
Default

why let your grip hold you back on heavy back movements? i've got the black padded straps as well... i think i got them at academy. i dont' get bruises from them, but i do get burns that last a day or so after i have a back workout
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 06-02-2005, 05:34 AM
ChinPieceDave667's Avatar
ChinPieceDave667 ChinPieceDave667 is offline
Rank: Middleweight
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: 7th layer.. or DC.
Posts: 2,329
Default

your grip won't hold you back that much as long as you train your forearms right and don't become completely dependent on straps.
Reply With Quote
Reply

  Bodybuilding.net - Bodybuilding Forum > Main Forums > Training


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes



 



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 10:49 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.