Straps reddit Make sure you're using the straps correctly. Also Gym Reaper makes a single loop strap (they call it their olympic lifting straps) that have performed well. I have the same ones and thought that they weren't much until I watched a Youtube video on how to use it. I use straps everytime I deadlift, and have still been able to pull 601 at 181 in a meet without straps. true. Figure 8 Straps: While not as commonly used, figure 8 straps have earned their place in my lifting arsenal, particularly for heavy pulling sessions. I went from barely being able to pull 405 to being able to rep 405 with just the straps. I held back my grip for years trying to train it while not using straps, it was a mistake. Leather, NATO, Steel, Gold, Rubber and everything in-between! Dude, use a strap for all of it. 25 votes, 23 comments. Can confirm Dominion Strength Training makes straps that hold up. Use the straps so as to not overly fatigue your grip and use the straps to not hold back on your back gains. If using straps in training gives you some sort of angst, don't use them. 5 for a few reps and pick up 170lbs on the rolling thunder with either hand. This is because I also focus on training my grip, and can close a Captains of Crush 2. Do grip training separately. I recently bought a couple NATOs from Crown and Buckle, and one of them came with some defects - some of the material in the middle of the strap looked damaged in two very small, barely visible (but noticeable if you were looking) spots. r/Watchstraps: Welcome to the sub-reddit for all things to do with Watch Straps. Otherwise the overlap will just leave you’re grip trained inadequately. . I initially found them a bit awkward to get used to, but once I got the hang of them, I appreciated the added stability they provided during maximal deadlift attempts. Get the loopless ones. tquakuzkylfacuojvgrkgmslzomohuakaqcqbdkifgpxexh