No wristwraps, but what about belt?

[Asianpersuasion]

Yes yes, straps. I'm a slow meathead....

 

[MadCow1]

Not that I'm some huge authority but everything above is good.

Don't totally discard straps though - they are essential for dynamic pulling (high pulls, power shrugs etc...). During a recent tendon injury in my hand the straps allowed me to deadlift normally when 135 hurt without them.

Just like the belt, straps have a proper use. They are just misunderstood. Sort of like those leather fingerless gloves, they have a purpose too - to let everyone know the person wearing them is a idiot (unless it's a chick).

 

[Asianpersuasion]

God Damn it, now I can't use my super cool leather gloves!! What is this sport coming to?? No comsetics in the gym??

just kidding....DId squats the other day without a belt and my lower back feels great. Gonna deadlift today without and wrist straps, let's see how my grip holds out!!!