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21-Sep-07, 03:22 PM
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yeah a little while ago i bought some hook straps from dick's sporting goods for like 20 bucks. basically when i went to do shrugs i dropped a 130 pound dumbell on the dumbell rack and then it bounced onto my leg. like the hook should be facing the opposite way. i hate it. i got so frustrated trying to get it to work, i just left the gym. sorry for rambling but thats my 2 cents
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21-Sep-07, 07:27 PM
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Sorry but no. If I can't grip it, I don't lift it.
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21-Sep-07, 09:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by a_welch503
Sorry but no. If I can't grip it, I don't lift it.
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My thoughts exactly, however thats a whole other debate. To strap or not to strap.
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21-Sep-07, 11:03 PM
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Hmmm...discuss fitness. A place to discuss and possibly debate?
Actually, there is no debate for me. That's just how I do it. If somebody is strong enough to lift more than they can grip and concentrating on trying to maintain a grip messes up form...then more power to them and straps are cool for that.
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22-Sep-07, 05:15 AM
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I agree. I do what I can with no straps, but if I'm gonna lose the bar, I've got to do something to make sure it stays with me. Otherwise it's just dangerous.
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22-Sep-07, 04:30 PM
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If I use straps (which I haven't for several years) then I prefer those that can flex with my hands. The metal hooks will just let the bar sit there and that feature does not appeal to me in the least.
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22-Sep-07, 04:49 PM
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I have learned that straps are good tools for the Oly lifts in learning how to pull without engaging your biceps, a serious problem I am having. I recently bought some straps but have been slow to incorporate them into my training. |
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22-Sep-07, 06:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IronMan
If I use straps (which I haven't for several years) then I prefer those that can flex with my hands. The metal hooks will just let the bar sit there and that feature does not appeal to me in the least.
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So what's the best material for straps to be made from?
Leather? cotton?
I'm not sure what they were made from, but my last pair literally cut into my wrists. I haven't used any for a couple of years. |
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22-Sep-07, 06:49 PM
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I've used both. The leather ones had a cotton/velcro fastening system. The cotton ones were simply a wrap around type. Never had a problem with either one cutting into my wrists.
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23-Sep-07, 11:47 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pierini
I have learned that straps are good tools for the Oly lifts in learning how to pull without engaging your biceps, a serious problem I am having. I recently bought some straps but have been slow to incorporate them into my training.
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Straps are great for taking the biceps out of exercises. Had to do this to train myself on back work.
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24-Sep-07, 04:41 PM
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I say straps are ok, but they're a crutch and you should be working on grip strength. But until grip strength catches up, straps are a necessity for me. Otherwise, I can't deadlift enough to make it challenging. |
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