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Thread: straps, pu**y shi** or not?
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06-03-2004, 01:33 PM #1
straps, pu**y shi** or not?
ok, i know that with straps u can do a sh** more weight than with out. i am not going to say its cheating cause most would say it isn't, i mean crap, AS to some is cheating and to some its like a little "helper" you know? anyways what do you all think about using straps? shrugs, rows, ive even seen ppl use them on bench and lat pull down...what yall think?
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06-03-2004, 01:36 PM #2
If you cant hold the weight, why bother. Then again, maybe some people have weak wrists and or arthretic hands.
The way I look at it is: Who gives a shlt what other people think. You are in the gym for an hour. Once you leave, no one will remember you.
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06-03-2004, 01:39 PM #3
I see no purpose for using them while benching.
However, they have a purpose. Some people may want to say it's cheating but am I going to make my lats suffer because I have a weak grip?
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06-03-2004, 01:44 PM #4
Of course - limiting your back strength to your forearm capabilities is pointless... you back is a large assortment opf major muscle groups - it needs big weights... loads that your forearms won't always be able to handle... bottomline. For the heavy, to falilure sets, you should support your grip strength.
Work your forearms/grip strength on their own time... but when its back day - pulverize those muscles! And don't limit the load based on the capability of a smaller muscle group...
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06-03-2004, 01:46 PM #5Originally Posted by bad_man
For a beginner though - I would probably suggest staying away from straps for the first year or so...
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06-03-2004, 01:48 PM #6
I meant the same thing you said. You said it more eloquently.
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06-03-2004, 04:06 PM #7
this one guy at my gym uses straps for everything, i think for heavy weight they are needed sometimes to complete the sets...
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06-03-2004, 05:13 PM #8Associate Member
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If you don't use the straps you will build grip strength and won't need the stupid things. If you are having problems with grip at the heavy sets then use chalk, and do some assistance exercises for grip strength.
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06-03-2004, 06:16 PM #9Originally Posted by Powrlftr
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06-03-2004, 06:52 PM #10Originally Posted by decadbal
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06-03-2004, 07:08 PM #11
I actually started using straps for my shoulders / back workout 2 weeks ago (after many years of training without them). I find it helps me be a LOT stricter on my form and I get that little extra "pinch" out of the motion (specially for bent over rows!), and of course it allows a lot more weight.
Red
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06-03-2004, 08:29 PM #12
Well I do chins with 2 45#'s at my waist, without straps I couldnt do as much cause my forearms would fatigue quick and then would blow my workout!
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06-03-2004, 08:50 PM #13Associate Member
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I saw a guy using straps for benchpress. The best that my brother and I could figure is that he is so strong that he is afraid that he will blast the weight up so powerfully that it will launch into the stratosphere.
BTW- I only use straps for the heavy back lifts.
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06-03-2004, 09:14 PM #14Originally Posted by Mu'min
haha, i think he works out at my gym too...
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06-04-2004, 12:09 AM #15Retired Vet
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I don't use them, but thats because its essential for me to have a vice like grip for my fighting, however what Warrior said is on the money. If my aim was solely to hit my back I'd wear them.
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06-04-2004, 12:20 AM #16New Member
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I use them only for olympic lifts just because I want to push my legs to their limit and not be limited by the strength of my grip
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06-04-2004, 08:02 AM #17
I say use them if needed, why should your back suffer because of your grip??
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06-04-2004, 11:36 AM #18
Ditto. Also I find that it only makes a difference on the amount of weight I can use on really heavy deads. All the other exercises my grip is good to go. Grip is like neck IMO, it needs to be trained.
Originally Posted by BOUNCER
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06-04-2004, 11:43 AM #19
I use straps and I dare anyone to call me a p u s s y to my face. The way I see it is if you don't use straps then you obviously are not going heavy enough.
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06-04-2004, 02:20 PM #20
If u're a BBer, then i would say yes to straps.
If u're a PLer, then i would say no to straps.
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06-04-2004, 03:12 PM #21
I use them right now for dumbbell rows, anything over 95lbs and I need straps to help hold on. Also use for barbell shrugs. No way I could shrug the weight I am using without them.
Some of us older folks need to do everything possible to minimize, strains and sprains so we need to take every precaution so we can keep on lifting injury free.
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06-04-2004, 03:17 PM #22Associate Member
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Originally Posted by decadbal
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06-04-2004, 03:28 PM #23
It's the difference in reps bro!!!
Originally Posted by Powrlftr
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06-04-2004, 03:39 PM #24Associate Member
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Originally Posted by jbigdog69
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06-04-2004, 03:41 PM #25
No, I will have to try it.
Originally Posted by Powrlftr
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06-04-2004, 03:51 PM #26
Basically, my personal belief is to work grip/forearm strength totally seperate from back, unless you are a beginner - working your back at the expense on your forearms makes little sense to me... but thats just my opinion...
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06-04-2004, 03:57 PM #27Associate Member
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Originally Posted by jbigdog69
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06-04-2004, 04:00 PM #28
It's all about reps. That's why some one posted ealier if you're a bodybuilder (read as high reps) use the straps if your a power lifter (read low reps) don't use them.
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06-04-2004, 04:04 PM #29
I also have developed tendonitis at the the elbow where the forearm muscles for doing reverse wrist curls are inserted. I'm a mechanic and they are not getting proper rest to heal and probably never will unless I change jobs, so I have to use straps for every thing. I have not done reverse wrist curls in like two months and they still hurt grabbing heavy stuff at work. Or walking the three minutes from my parking lot to my locker room at work with my clean clothes and lunch in a bag, packed in side my jim bag. Thank goodness for the over the shoulder strap. Even typing this, tendons flare up.
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06-19-2004, 10:23 PM #30
Why would you let your hands fail before your back? Thats being a pussy. AandF and I use lifting hooks, theyre f-ing sweet. Thick velcro straps around your wrist and rubber coated hooks that never let go of the bar. You can let go of your hands and just use the hooks even.
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06-20-2004, 12:45 AM #31
I agree it can weaken the grip but I love my straps.
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06-20-2004, 03:55 AM #32Member
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Warrior has got it down! What sort of workout would I have without straps when I can only hold half the weight I shrug for any decent length of time without them. I've recently incorporated grips and reverse curl to strengthen forearms but they are a smaller muscle and are never going to manage what my traps or lats can!
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06-20-2004, 07:26 AM #33Junior Member
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Need the straps for deadlifts and shrugs
Go heavy or Go home
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06-20-2004, 10:23 AM #34Originally Posted by bad_man
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