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 Question about wrist straps
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Pro Bodybuilder 
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I have never used them before. When I am doing deadlifts, I find that on my last two sets, I can barely finish the last reps because the bar is about to slip out of my hand. I only just recently started having this problem because I have been continually upping the weight I use and my grip strength is starting to fall behind the weight my back and hamstrings can handle. I am afraid that on next week's deadlifts after I up the weight again, my grip strength will not be able to handle it. Should I get some wrist straps?? I realize grip strength is important, but I am more concerned with being able to keep upping the weight to build my back and legs. ------------------     | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 623 |
Check out "Versa Grips". They're only about 20 bucks and they are awesome. http://shopsite.bodytrends.com/pwg.htm ------------------ Rock On! | ||
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Guru 
Posts: 2403 |
Yeah bro, get them, grip strength is important but so are wraps, they help in alot of areas. My grip strength is superior but I still use wraps and I even got power hooks for certain exercises. peace ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 907 |
yea you should get some. I use them because I like to concentrate on the muscles I want to work and not have to worry about my grip. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 465 |
Yeah, use straps -- If you're trying to work your back/legs, but are limited by your grip, why not? Get the heavier canvas straps and make sure they are long (there are some straps that are just a little too short for a good wrap in my exp) Straps only reduce the workload by 40 percent, so it's not like you're completely taking your grip out anyway... As an aside, do you use a semi-supinated grip when you DL? | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 505 |
Thank you for the advice. Big Truck - I'm not sure what type of grip that is. When I deadlift, I alternate my grips so on one set my right hand is gripping over the bar while the left hand is gripping under the bar, if that makes sense. Then I'll switch that on the next set. | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 465 |
Yeah, that's semi-supinated. I was going to suggest you switch to that type of grip before going to straps if you weren't already using it. | ||
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Freak 
Posts: 1728 |
AS FOR STRAPS... DONT LET ME SEE YOU USING THEM FOR PULLDOWNS OR THAT SHIT... I SAY ALL FOR DEADLIFTS, BUT THATS IT. IF YOU NEED STRAPS FOR PULLDOWNS THEN YOU REALLY NEED HELP WITH GRIP STRENGTH. DEADS ARE ANOTHER STORY... A LOADED BAR BEING HELD BY A FEW FINGERS... HA!!! | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 1244 |
I would use straps too. If your worried about grip and forearm strength do some reverves curls with your palms facing away from you instead of towards you. | ||
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Guru
Posts: 2023 |
i utilize straps on my last two heavy dl sets....saves my grip strength for later... | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 505 |
alrighty i ordered some of those versa grips. looking forward to trying them out next wednesday and no i will not use them for pull-ups...my grip's not THAT weak. just curious...what weight do you crackers work out with on deadlift? i feel this is a more respectable question than "how much ya bench?" ------------------ | ||
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Guru
Posts: 2023 |
honestly, i finish off my last two sets with about 8 reps at 315lbs... it is not easy for me either...ive only been doing them a month or two...i have had a bad back injury and dont want to reinjure it... i would also like to add that my back has not been giving me any trouble lately since doing deads... | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 643 |
For grip strength I use a device called Captain of Crush..It help my deadlift greatly.. Tonights DL routine goes like this 135 x 12 (warm-up) Then I passout
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 505 |
you must be a big sumbitch IG. i've been d/ling for about as long as bill has. this is what mine looks like: 135x10 I should probably do at least one more set but for now my lower back is still getting really sore. I'm 5'10" 174lbs natural. ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 775 |
I use straps usually when doing deadlifts. That's about the only time I use them. I don't want to be dependent on them... ------------------ | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 643 |
You just build yourself up to it... and do not be afraid to do big weight. D-lifts never get easier.. you just do more weight. I'm at 5'10 245(currently)..so I guess I'm larger than average. IG | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 465 |
I warm up with 135x6, 225x6 and 315x6. 1st work set 365x6, 2nd 405x4, 3rd: 455x2. And then I do one or two sets of heavy singles. On my heaviest set from the floor, I've pulled 515 for a single. When I do pin pulls (DLs in the squat rack from knee level), I've gone up to 725 for 3. | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 165 |
BT, holly fucking shit! | ||
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Guru
Posts: 2023 |
id like to qualify my statement with the fact that i am 6 foot and 200 pounds... | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 643 |
That pretty good BT, How much do you weigh? The most I EVER pulled was 655lbs off the floor. All my lifts are classic deadlifts off the floor (I can't do Sumo style) | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 394 |
BRO I HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I STARTED USING STRAPS AND IT HELPED ME WITH TH GRIP AND HELPED PREVENT CALLACES ON MY HANDS. I USE THEM FOR DEADS, SHOULDER SHRUGS WHEN I GO OVER 85 AND SOME ROWS...ZEUS13 | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder
Posts: 643 |
Using straps,belt, wraps for any big compound movement is not advised. All you need is chalk.
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Pro Bodybuilder
Posts: 465 |
IG -- 5'11", just a little over 200 these days, usually around 207 -209. I use a narrow stance also, can't sumo for shit. I also think that you should avoid the use of wraps completely and belts/straps only on heavy sets. [This message has been edited by BigTruck (edited November 09, 2000).] |
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