what should you use straps for??????
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| davewalsh |  | what should you use straps for?????? | 01-03-2012 @ 07:24 |
Member 3398, 113 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 280640.0 kgs @ 109kgs UnEq | Morning guys, What should you be using straps for? i thort it was just for deadlift but after seeing somes blokes in the gym using them for basically there whole back and arm routine i thort i may be wrong?? also some other guy was using a belt do bench wtf is that all about????? | ||
| spam_up | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 07:36 |
 Glorious spam Member 1563, 3961 posts SQ 180, BP 130, DL 260570.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | If you want a decent grip I would say only use them when u need to. | ||
| Big_Gray | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 09:59 |
another lover of conans wheel Member 1116, 2379 posts SQ 275, BP 210, DL 330815.0 kgs @ 134kgs UnEq | heavy deads when grip starts to become an issue, otherwise they stay in my bag. lot of guys in gym use themfor chins, pull downs rows etc but u normallyfind they cant perform the exercise properly n use way to heavy weights any way | ||
| GATES | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 10:05 |
 What's your thoughts on one legged drills? Member 1725, 4343 posts SQ 250, BP 125, DL 272.5647.5 kgs @ 111kgs UnEq | Big_Gray said:heavy deads when grip starts to become an issue, otherwise they stay in my bag. lot of guys in gym use themfor chins, pull downs rows etc but u normallyfind they cant perform the exercise properly n use way to heavy weights any way powerlifters use a belt to bench too keep them tight. i dont really use my straps but i do some times use them on chins as am s**t at them an they help me abit. Even though i got a fairly decent grip | ||
| Funky_monkey | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 10:32 |
 403 forbidden message Member 160, 5121 posts SQ 190, BP 137.5, DL 225552.5 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | GATES said: powerlifters use a belt to bench too keep them tight. Mainly to keep the shirt in place and stop it from moving. I tried benching with a belt, did feel a bit tighter but didn't really add anything, | ||
| hifilover | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 10:33 |
 Member 3241, 2043 posts SQ 1, BP 192, DL 255448.0 kgs @ 136kgs UnEq | davewalsh said:Morning guys, What should you be using straps for? i thort it was just for deadlift but after seeing somes blokes in the gym using them for basically there whole back and arm routine i thort i may be wrong?? also some other guy was using a belt do bench wtf is that all about????? IMO to start or keep fires going   I'm not a user of straps TBH even though I have them in my training bag; the only really time I've used them was for trap bar deadlift holds and when I was working on my snatch routine (just to keep hold of the bar through the movement) I know there's a time & a place for them but training without them until you REALLY need them is best IMO Guys at the gym use them as you said above for all back and other exercises and then complain theyve got a s**tty grip  | ||
| davycummings | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 10:38 |
 he's got betty davis eyes Member 1684, 6001 posts SQ 250, BP 186, DL 291727.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | I use them for max pulls or heavy sets on deadlift once my grip has given out. I also use them for DB rows sometimes, as my grip is very poor and I find it fails before I get any decent work done. If I had a great grip i wouold never use them. Basically only use them if your grip gives out before the rest of you. I started using a belt on bench recently, as I liked having something to push against, and it certainly helped. | ||
| davewalsh | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 10:55 |
Member 3398, 113 posts SQ 220, BP 140, DL 280640.0 kgs @ 109kgs UnEq | Thanks the replies. its all noted whats the veiws on chalk?? im new to this so trying to figure the best thing out. | ||
| chaos | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 10:55 |
 An amazing human being Member 2047, 17156 posts SQ 262.5, BP 170, DL 300732.5 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | i use them when repping heavy or going for max lifts, ideally i'd like to use them on farmers cos my grip is s**t on them!!!!! | ||
| chaos | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 10:57 |
An amazing human being Member 2047, 17156 posts SQ 262.5, BP 170, DL 300732.5 kgs @ 108kgs UnEq | davewalsh said:Thanks the replies. its all noted whats the veiws on chalk?? im new to this so trying to figure the best thing out. Chalk is an absolute must, especially if you have little girly sweaty hands (like me) for deads but chalk is used on farmers, log, all forms of pressing, squats, yoke................. | ||
| slimsim | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 11:07 |
My asshole is not watertight. Member 2926, 6050 posts SQ 217.5, BP 107.5, DL 225550.0 kgs @ 86kgs UnEq | davewalsh said:Thanks the replies. its all noted whats the veiws on chalk?? im new to this so trying to figure the best thing out. Get some!  | ||
| Wiegieboard | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 11:11 |
 as crimson as my last victims underclothing..... Member 899, 11330 posts SQ 180, BP 132.5, DL 190502.5 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | My opinion is nothing, but my best ever deadlift was only 190kg  My rack pulls have went up to the 200s but it's hardly the same as pulling it from the floor. | ||
| deleted2_20210523 | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 11:17 |
Member 2606, 11453 posts SQ 170, BP 117.5, DL 215502.5 kgs @ 91.6kgs UnEq | deleted | ||
| MarkClegg | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 11:19 |
 knock knock !! who's there ?? OLD SCHOOL SUGDEN Member 212, 11439 posts SQ 325, BP 212.5, DL 370907.5 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq | Get the long ones off Buzz ! http://www.tied-girls.net/pictures/1/hogtied_ballgagged.jpg | ||
| thosebananas | | ... | 01-03-2012 @ 11:24 |
 Trophy Hunter Member 743, 3329 posts SQ 230, BP 130, DL 300660.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | I use straps for Max reps on deads in the ortmayer routine Kroc rows for 20 Sometimes front squats Chalk on nearly everything | ||