Wrist Straps

[bdad]

How many people use them? I've been using them for deadlifts and straight bar shrugs. Am I cheating myself?

[ShortnWide]

I think it's all preference.

I myself only use my straps for maxing out. Depending on where I am in my training and or what's going on with my body Is wheather i use straps or not. I think if someone all ways uses straps for every set they will weaken there hand, wrist and forearm strength.

Again ths is just my .02 on the subject.

[darksidefitness]

Shrugs!!!!! Is a tool...is not cheating!!!! keep pumping brother :p

[baldwinb]

I use it for back, because I feel like I can get a better contraction that way. Back is a weak point, so I gotta do whatever I can to bring it up

[gettinbig1]

I use straps on my last few sets just cause my grip strengths is gone after dead lifts. SO when I get to pull downs I have to have them or else its a no go. I look at them as a tool.

[dye1337]

I don't know anyone who isn't a competitive lifter (not bodybuilder) who doesn't use straps for heavy back work

[PAiN]

Like everyone said bro they are another tool we use to take our bodies to the next level.

[alterntego]

I use them on any lift that I requires it .

[bionic redneck]

i plan on getting me some... i already use knee sleaves and lifting straps for deadlifts

[vw4334]

Only use them on certain exercises, not all the time on everything like some dumbasses do

[Camzilla]

Heavy shrugs/db rows.
Also on deads.

[Dath]

Straps have there place-
I use them for Bent rows, DL's, walking DB lunges, Shrugs. A great tool that I keep in my gym bag.

[metromuscle]

I never use them for deads, as I never wanted to get in the habit since in powerlifting competition they aren't allowed; for the other stuff wrist straps are necessary like everyone says above; you absolutely need them for stuff like shrugs, lockouts, etc. if you want to make the gains, esp. with the deadlift itself.

[1tuffcookie]

I find them very helpful and like someone said after deadlifts my grip strength is shot. I try to still concentrate on really squeezing the bar but let's be honest it's a tool to help us hit that next level.