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DeanW92		...	21-05-2020 @ 09:30
Member 4496, 1446 posts SQ 240, BP 200, DL 300 740.0 kgs @ 112kgs UnEq	Never used wrist wraps for bench and have been ok up to 200 without them. Dont use a belt for deadlifts as i dont feel it helps at all and sometimes even a hindrance as it nips me. I mainly hook grip but straps are good as my hands tear up doing multiple sets. Squats i feel the belt helps me massively and knees feel much better with sleeves so i use both of these

LessThanLuke		...	21-05-2020 @ 11:07
his poor male ego must be crushed Member 883, 6251 posts SQ 290, BP 180, DL 420 890.0 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq	I use whatever equipment I need in order to lift the most weight to win events. Its a sport, that's the whole point. If you don't compete it doesn't really matter.

Sparrow		...	21-05-2020 @ 11:11
always lookIng for the extra UT2 work. Member 9, 18279 posts SQ 210, BP 167.5, DL 260 637.5 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq	Samthepigman said:I occasionally use straps, but don't class any of my actual personal bests unless they are raw. I don't see the point in alot of the extra equipment people use nowadays. Most people just use it to lift more, which I think kind of defeats the object of strongman Chalk and lift. Or chalkless if your really picky, but the chalk just helps suppress the ol sweaty palms. -ban tacky -ban straps -ban suits -ban belt cleans -ban sleeves -ban wraps What about lifting shoes?

WILLSAN		...	21-05-2020 @ 11:21
Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16707 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225 495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq	LessThanLuke said:I use whatever equipment I need in order to lift the most weight to win events. Its a sport, that's the whole point. https://i.makeagif.com/media/4-24-2017/KJzrrY.gif

Samthepigman		...	21-05-2020 @ 19:31
See You Next Tuesday Member 2254, 3824 posts SQ 240, BP 165, DL 300 705.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	Sparrow said: What about lifting shoes? As far as I am aware shoes don't lift weights, but I could be wrong

KevC86		...	22-05-2020 @ 05:54
Member 5141, 4199 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 350 830.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq	Samthepigman said: As far as I am aware shoes don't lift weights, but I could be wrong I'm yet to see tacky or a deadlift suit lift a weight yet??

Samthepigman		...	22-05-2020 @ 10:06
See You Next Tuesday Member 2254, 3824 posts SQ 240, BP 165, DL 300 705.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	KevC86 said: I'm yet to see tacky or a deadlift suit lift a weight yet?? Can you tell me Tom stoltman can lift a 260+ atlas stone without it?


KevC86		...	22-05-2020 @ 11:41
Member 5141, 4199 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 350 830.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq	Samthepigman said: Can you tell me Tom stoltman can lift a 260+ atlas stone without it? But that same exact thing applies to lifting shoes. If people are wearing lifters it is too improve their lifts, just like tacky or a suit. I can't understand the logic that says 1 is ok whereas the others are unfairly enhancing the lifters ability.

Samthepigman		...	22-05-2020 @ 12:06
See You Next Tuesday Member 2254, 3824 posts SQ 240, BP 165, DL 300 705.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	Ban lifting shoes then. I've never worn them anyway

KevC86		...	22-05-2020 @ 12:37
Member 5141, 4199 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 350 830.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq	Samthepigman said:Ban lifting shoes then. I've never worn them anyway See now although thats stupid at least you are being consistent! Much better. Since he can use tacky and shoes im backing Tom to load a 28?kg stone this weekend.

WILLSAN		...	22-05-2020 @ 13:03
Trump will get another four years Member 126, 16707 posts SQ 160, BP 110, DL 225 495.0 kgs @ 75kgs UnEq	party of the beauty of strongman as a sport is the lack of standardisation in equipment and events. in a way it is the most democratic of sports - competitors can vote with their feet if they disagree with what an organiser is doing. in other sports you have to like it or lump it or you get a couple of choices. im sure there is someone arguing to ban spikes for sprints but at the end of the day they will have to like it or lump it.

slow_lift_joe		...	22-05-2020 @ 15:05
Interesting Member 6186, 245 posts	My take on raw or lifting with a bench shirt of squat suits is that raw is without the shirts or gear. We have to appreciate that sports evolves look at Rugby with body armour protection, football with ankle guards etc and tennis with elbow straps and knee straps, all sport now have some degree of support or protection equipment. I think in Powerlifting and Strength sports I think there is nothing wrong with a pair of weightlifting shoes, belt and knee/elbow sleeves for support, it the 21st century and some apparel with support/protection is part of the sport. If someone can lift heavy weight without a belt and wrist/knee support then that is true raw strength and no grey area. The problem we have sport has grey areas, look at formula 1, it would be better if all the drivers drove the same car, if golfers used the same golf clubs, if elite cyclists rode the same bike with unshaven legs and swimmers did not wear carbon flex hydrodynamics FINA spproved tech suits, the list goes on. What I do have an issue with someone who is clearly overweight and unhealthy waddling up to a monolift and half squatting and being out of breath in a squat suit. I think strength sports should be about a strength and conditioning you should be able to move, be mobile, be healthy and strong. Like with anything it is about balance, having support but not cheating.

Samthepigman		...	22-05-2020 @ 19:08
See You Next Tuesday Member 2254, 3824 posts SQ 240, BP 165, DL 300 705.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq	I don't disagree with most of what your saying, but most of the equipment we are talking about in strongman isn't for protection, it's to aid you in your lifting. Aka shin guards in football don't make you a better football player

KevC86		...	22-05-2020 @ 19:36
Member 5141, 4199 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 350 830.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq	Samthepigman said:I don't disagree with most of what your saying, but most of the equipment we are talking about in strongman isn't for protection, it's to aid you in your lifting. Aka shin guards in football don't make you a better football player But studs do, should those be disallowed?

Billytheold		...	22-05-2020 @ 20:14
Sugdens crazy old person. Member 4936, 7288 posts SQ 270, BP 155, DL 270 695.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	Samthepigman said: As far as I am aware shoes don't lift weights, but I could be wrong Only in strongman should be a singlet. Everytime the locals know the trickery dickery of the toy they built. Steel of Stone no ttaffy

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