which straps do you guys use? if any

[Squatticus]

havent used lifting straps in a while but need to get a pair now.
had these before and always had trouble getting them around the bar/dumbbell

[Olympicscrub]

I have that same pair. Maybe it has to do with strap length though? Curious to see what other have.

[simp3204]

When I use mine, I use the blue ironmind ones. They are plenty long for any regular bar and they make a longer pair for fat bars.

[koyongi]

I like the el cheapo canvas ones better than the poly ones.

[SMR66]

The Blue Iron Minds are the best IMO

[Jason2459]

I like the el cheapo canvas ones better than the poly ones.

That. I don't do more then one wrap around and then through fingers.

[SPFjudge]

havent used lifting straps in a while but need to get a pair now.
had these before and always had trouble getting them around the bar/dumbbell

[IAmBatman]

Best straps I've ever used.

[PanzeR-]

I use Everlast one from Walmart. They never last more than one year but they are 3 bucks really long and soft

[Drew23]

Spud straps.

[Squatticus]

When I use mine, I use the blue ironmind ones. They are plenty long for any regular bar and they make a longer pair for fat bars.

The Blue Iron Minds are the best IMO

actually saw those on amazon prime...will probably get a pair of those. whats the difference in the two types? the circular ones and the straight ones?

tehehehehe <3. no homo

[Link815]

Had the same Harbinger cheapo wraps from Wal Mart or Dick's or somewhere for years and years, no problems. I also don't really use them more than once or twice a month.

[KOArtist]

"Old school"/heavy duty style ones from elitefts.com. Really simple and quick, no hook and loop bull**** to **** around with.

http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n...n/PIC-1430.jpg

[ink81]

Been using these since I started, never had a drama with them

[BombDonald]

I use Everlast one from Walmart. They never last more than one year but they are 3 bucks really long and soft

Same here. They are soft and I usually only do one wrap around anyways, but if I am doing a higher rep set I can wrap them three times.

Spud straps.

I actually didn't care for the straps from Spud. They are solid as fuk, but they hurt much more and seem to slip. Plus they are so thick that it feels awkward especially for my small hands.

[austin.j.taylor]

I made a pair out of old seatbelts. Cost me an hour and about $.35 of thread.

[HamburgerTrain]

I have a pair I got for $3 like 5 years ago.

[QUADZofPEACE]

Cheap harbinger ones (they wear out easy), but I had grip issues, so I went cold turkey with straps and got chalk.

[Killafornia805]

I use gloves but never straps, im trying to make my grip stronger, if the bar slips i simply reset my grip

But i never have used straps in my life so i cant say wheather its better or worse.. I guess it falls down to personal preference

[TomMutaffis]

I use the Spud, Inc. straps - you will need to chalk them up when you first get them to keep them from slipping since they are poly but they will grab really well once they break in and can support heavy loads (have personally had them over 900 lbs on partial deadlifts).

They make longer lengths if you are using an axle bar, but the standard ones should work fine for a barbell:

http://www.southcarolinabarbell.com/...5-inch-SPUD23/

[muscle_g]

I got a pair from Champs Sports back when I was a teenager, and they are still going strong!!

[Redneckspud]

Dont really use them anymore, but the best ones i tried back in the day were some hand made leather ones. Should be fairly cheap and easy to make if your interested.

[-aesop-]

I actually didn't care for the straps from Spud. They are solid as fuk, but they hurt much more and seem to slip. Plus they are so thick that it feels awkward especially for my small hands.

That's weird. I have little girly hands and don't think they're too thick once I got used to them. I used the 2 inch ones though, and they're the most comfortable things I've ever used. Those had enough grip to hold onto the bar, but were grippy enough to hold onto easily and maneuver around the bar. I've tried the blue Ironmind Strong Enough (and Sew Easy olympic straps), and those are slippery as hell.

[marchballer]

I have a pair of wrist wraps from Sheik that I love.

[Squatticus]

ended up getting the ironmind blue twos.