Lifting Straps! 😤
Here's the low down on lifting straps.
The Who, Why, How, and When.
WHY use lifting straps?
Lifting straps can be an AWESOME tool when implimented properly.
Straps wrap around the bar, dumbbell, or handle and reduce the grip strength required in order to hold onto a weight.
Often times when targeting the back or legs we are holding onto heavy weight, your grip can become the weak link in the exercise.
This means that your grip strengh is failing, before your target muscle.
Lifting straps allow you to overload the target muscle, without your grip interfering with your control.
You can target grips strength specifically with other exercises.
Who should NOT use lifting straps?
Competitive Powerlifters should NOT use straps, (Unless you compete in the equipped class)
The sport does not allow straps, and you should train like you will perform.
Who SHOULD use lifting straps?
Anyone trying to target a specific muscle, and grip becomes the weak link
Those with finger, hand, or wrist injuries
WHEN should I use lifting straps?
When your grip becomes the limiting factor of an exercise, use grips to allow yourself to overload the target muscle.
Use straps on your heaviest sets, don't use them for everything and allow them to be a crutch.
Add grip strength exercises ass accessories
How to use lifting straps
Put the straps on your wrists, and tighten them down.
Make sure the loose end of the strap is going from the outside of your hand, to the inside.
Place the heel of your hand on the bar, and wrap the straps around the bar twice.
Rotate the bar, and tighten the straps.
Lock it in.
Ensure the strap is at the base of the hand, not up high on the wrist.
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