How do ppl feel about wrist straps/wrist support?

**kwitel** · 07-09-2013, 07:03 PM

Should they be used for heavy curls/tricep extension exercises (and anything else that puts a lot of strain on the wrists) or, is it best to not use anything and force yourself to use/develop what you have?

Slightly torn here (no pun intended) as I have hurt my wrists a couple of times doing very heavy skull-crushers and hammer curls; I feel better when I have the support but I feel like I am "cheating" myself.

Thoughts?

**Do_Somethin** · 07-09-2013, 07:06 PM

Get Versa Gripps.

/endthread

**kwitel** · 07-09-2013, 07:18 PM

Originally Posted by Do_Somethin

Get Versa Gripps.

/endthread

That didnt answer my question.

**Brackneyc** · 07-09-2013, 07:20 PM

I use them with most all back related movements. I use the cheap ones, and get about a year out of them. I do not feel they are cheating. JMO.

**Smelly bull** · 07-09-2013, 07:34 PM

I use wrist wraps when I bench or press heavy, see no problem using them at all.

I occasionally use wrist straps for back days...once again.i see no problem using them.

**Do_Somethin** · 07-09-2013, 07:47 PM

Originally Posted by kwitel

That didnt answer my question.

For someone who has been a member for 7 years it should have.

**NuclearArms** · 07-09-2013, 07:47 PM

It's better to avoid injury than suffer consequences.

My hands are arthritic and straps and wrist wraps are the only things that enable me to lift on many a day. Use them as you see fit.

**JerryB** · 07-09-2013, 08:00 PM

Originally Posted by kwitel

Should they be used for heavy curls/tricep extension exercises (and anything else that puts a lot of strain on the wrists) or, is it best to not use anything and force yourself to use/develop what you have?

Slightly torn here (no pun intended) as I have hurt my wrists a couple of times doing very heavy skull-crushers and hammer curls; I feel better when I have the support but I feel like I am "cheating" myself.

Thoughts?

Maybe your are using too much weight for the exercises.

**muscleshakes** · 07-09-2013, 08:02 PM

Originally Posted by kwitel

Should they be used for heavy curls/tricep extension exercises (and anything else that puts a lot of strain on the wrists) or, is it best to not use anything and force yourself to use/develop what you have?

Slightly torn here (no pun intended) as I have hurt my wrists a couple of times doing very heavy skull-crushers and hammer curls; I feel better when I have the support but I feel like I am "cheating" myself.

Thoughts?

Used to use straps for pull-ups and pull downs and shrugs. I stopped years ago I like my Strenght & looks better without them. Also it's just a hassle for me to worry about wrapping the straps around the bars or dumbell for each set. I enjoy not using them the past 7 years. If you need them to prevent injuries then they can b good I guess

**mslman71** · 07-09-2013, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by kwitel

Should they be used for heavy curls/tricep extension exercises (and anything else that puts a lot of strain on the wrists) or, is it best to not use anything and force yourself to use/develop what you have?

Slightly torn here (no pun intended) as I have hurt my wrists a couple of times doing very heavy skull-crushers and hammer curls; I feel better when I have the support but I feel like I am "cheating" myself.

Thoughts?

They won't hurt anything. If you feel better using them then use them.

**garrettkirkman** · 07-09-2013, 08:08 PM

if you feel you need the support, then by all means use it.

brb 3 quarters of people at my gym wear gloves, wrist wraps and use straps and dont do compound lifts.

u wot m8

**jediokie** · 07-09-2013, 08:26 PM

I use straps after my deads get heavy. It's made a huge difference between me exercising my forearms and exercising my hams, glutes, and back

**Ironborne** · 07-09-2013, 08:30 PM

I don't use them but I can see their use for heavy rowing and deadlifts when grip strength gives before the muscle being worked but for bi/tri or pressing movements no. If your grip is weak then work it. Don't add gear to compensate.

**TheIronMaster** · 07-09-2013, 08:32 PM

I use them for my last set of shrugs. Before that I used a mix grip. Read about possible bicep injury from a mix grip so I opted for the straps. Well a hook version is what I use.

**Kev1972** · 07-09-2013, 08:34 PM

I don't use them for dead lifts but I feel like I need to. My grip is much weaker than my back limiting my lifts.

**orangegoblin** · 07-09-2013, 08:54 PM

ITT, wrist wraps and wrist straps are apparently the same thing.

**kwitel** · 07-09-2013, 08:55 PM

Guys-am referring to wraps and not straps...

**jediokie** · 07-09-2013, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by kwitel

Guys-am referring to wraps and not straps...

OOOOHHH!

No, I don't use wraps. I can see their benefit and if I needed them then yes I would.

**Ironborne** · 07-09-2013, 09:08 PM

Ohhhh wraps. Still of the same opinion. Fix your weaknesses, don't mask them with gear, unless its a true chronic injury

**Brackneyc** · 07-09-2013, 10:11 PM

Originally Posted by kwitel

Guys-am referring to wraps and not straps...

Sorry op, i answered the title of the thread.

**Richie71** · 07-10-2013, 03:46 AM

Ideally, I suppose, you shouldn't need them.
However, for any number of reasons you might benefit from them. It's ok trying to tough it out and fix weaknesses, but do you really want tricep (for example) exercises to always be limited by wrist strength/structure?

**Capt_Lou** · 07-10-2013, 03:52 AM

Nothing wrong with wraps at all, if you want to use them for wrist support use them. I personally use them for all pressing movements, it just feels better on my wrist joint and feels more supported for those heavy lifts.

**Clanks** · 07-10-2013, 06:31 AM

I use straps for things like deadlifts and very heavy barbell rows and things like that. I know is slows forearm development and grip strength but I don't compete so that really doesn't bother me.

**MichaelCJ** · 07-10-2013, 06:36 AM

Originally Posted by Ironborne

Ohhhh wraps. Still of the same opinion. Fix your weaknesses, don't mask them with gear, unless its a true chronic injury

Kewl - brb, informing a phuckton of elite powerlifters that they're weak for using wrist wraps.

**Corbi** · 07-10-2013, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Ironborne

Ohhhh wraps. Still of the same opinion. Fix your weaknesses, don't mask them with gear, unless its a true chronic injury

Typical douche answer. Not a damn thing wrong with using any and all tools at ones disposal, if wraps make someone feel better then go for it and use them. If straps allow you to DL more than fukkin go for it. I use Versa Gripps for DL's but also like them for incline bench as well, don't wrap the strap under just leave it tucked into my palm and when I lower the bar the whole thing helps brace my wrists and as a result my incline bench has seen a dramatic increase.

**tornmuscle123** · 07-10-2013, 03:06 PM

I don't use them on deads but I do use them on snatch grip deads for reps
i use them for one arm rows of 175lbs or more
I use them for barbell shrugs
Don't use them for pullups or pulldowns

I wrap my knees and wrists at meets only

**Smelly bull** · 07-10-2013, 03:11 PM

Originally Posted by Ironborne

Ohhhh wraps. Still of the same opinion. Fix your weaknesses, don't mask them with gear, unless its a true chronic injury

This post is beyond stupid.

**tornmuscle123** · 07-10-2013, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by Smelly bull

This post is beyond stupid.

X3 - purists

**dazedncnfz** · 07-10-2013, 03:25 PM

I use gloves that have the wraps as a part of them, (have separate straps, but I don't use them) since I have used them my wrists no longer bother me no matter what I am doing...

If it works for you, use them, use what ever you need to.

**BillyTNT** · 07-10-2013, 06:01 PM

I use them for deads.

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