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  1. #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by *Narkissos* View Post
    ^^I disagree.

    -CNS
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    Quote Originally Posted by Amorphic View Post
    lay it on me nark
    Unless you're a pure 'strength athlete', not using straps puts you at a disadvantage.

    There's a time and place for everything...and, fortunately, it's only the overuse of something that's potentially detrimental.

    Your post:

    Quote Originally Posted by Amorphic View Post
    i dont use straps, they let you 'cheat' but allowing you to not work your forearms properly.
    Assuming you mean 'by' here you'd be correct.

    ..that is, assuming the user in question did everything, including tying his shoes, with his straps on.

    Fortunately, the majority of lifters don't.

    The majority uses straps when training within the upper limit of their strength or volume range.

    Straps serve to allow the lifter to push past limitations.

    Limitations, such as grip strength, do not increase exponentially when straps aren't used.

    Ergo people choose not to limit the their overall development.

    Quote Originally Posted by Amorphic View Post
    with proper forearm training you shouldnt need straps for anything other than massive lat pulldowns or deadlifts, most of which are weights none of us do.
    I beg to differ.

    -CNS

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    i bought the straps when the first signs of tenontitis appeared in my forearms.
    Even though i managed to increase the weights way up

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