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Weightlifting Straps with Hooks - 4/7/2003 11:01:12 AM

Marc David

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At the moment, I' m using just the standard leather weightlifting straps for exercises like pullups (sometimes) and shrugs.

Just wondering if those straps with the metal hook would be any good?

Thanks,

Marc

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RE: Weightlifting Straps with Hooks - 4/11/2003 2:56:22 PM

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I' ve never used straps, no interest in doing so.

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RE: Weightlifting Straps with Hooks - 4/11/2003 2:56:36 PM

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Straps are great, if you want to be a big man - with twiggy forearms and a really weak grip.

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RE: Weightlifting Straps with Hooks - 4/11/2003 2:57:04 PM

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Avoid them unless you want skinny and weak Forearms.

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RE: Weightlifting Straps with Hooks - 4/11/2003 2:57:19 PM

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Still nursing along a broken hand, so I' m forced to use straps to help keep grip on deads and shrugs.

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RE: Weightlifting Straps with Hooks - 4/12/2003 1:45:46 PM

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of course they will
I use regular canvas straps
I do deads raw, to build up my grip strength + you can' t use them in a meet
THEN I use my straps for other back work as my grip is usually gone by then
The hooks are easier but the straps more adjustable.

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RE: Weightlifting Straps with Hooks - 4/12/2003 1:46:31 PM

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I still say, if you' re gonna use straps, use canvas
this way it brings your actual grip somewhat into play
then eventually wean yourself off them, it' s hard to do this when you' ve got some metal hook holding all the weight
I started at 405 with straps, eventually dropped the straps and eventually could pull over 600 without them

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RE: Weightlifting Straps with Hooks - 4/29/2003 8:28:50 PM

Marc David

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Thanks for the info. I' m sticking with the standard leather lifting straps.

Here' s the deal. I see the grip strength issue. Agreed.

But reality is.. I' m jipping my traps out of a solid workout becuase I can shrug 405lbs but there is no way.. EVER.. that I' m gonna lift that in my lifetime.

I' ll use them sparingly. Smile