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Hello, I love your videos they really motivate me for fitness. But I kind of have an issue and I'm looking for advice. I think I'm using the gym and a way to self h@rm. Is this an issue? I mean, it's working well and I look good but should I be concerned? And how do I stop without neglecting my fitness
I agree 100% I bought some that were pretty expensive and they did their work It was worth the money Until you actually try it you’ll feel the difference and understand how great they are
sorry but is this a good thing? I mean blowing up without being able to open a jar of pickles ? I know it was a metaphor but again I think just becoming big without being manly in the sense of having strength to do physical stuff that a man needs to do when at work or fighting or whatever is useless and feminine because it targets on looks instead of substance and whatever is mostly about looks is feminine in my book.
@@Jester343 Now you got me wondering, what are some of the hardest jars to open?... I wanna test myself lmao. Personally I had trouble with the big dill pickle jars when I was a kid, but I can't remember anything else in specific that was hard to open
The gym community has a mix of wholesome people and douches. I saw one post shaming guys for wearing Nike sneakers and using a hydro flask and saying that those guys are weak 💀
I've found the vast majority are there for Instagram and vapid reasons now. I used to train at a proper lifting gym where most people would be training to compete in strength sports and other sports. Sadly it shut down but was a whole different experience to be around actual athletes. They even asked you to keep phones in lockers where possible, loved it
@@tacomonster1856 yeh I get that, they did blast out some good training music and they were happy for you to go ask for a certain track or to ramp it up for a PB attempt. Wish more gyms would discourage the constant neck and thumb workouts associated with phone use these days. Kills it for me.
Normally I'll let the forearms wear out in the beginning of the workout and then use straps once they have worn out. Edit: it's not that deep, your not the thinker.
Hmmm nah sounds pretty dumb to me. Your wrists aren't going to become magically weak because you use lifting straps. Why compromise your lifting potential by allowing your wrists to fail first.
@@kjjviii1735It’s your forearms that are the limiting factor, not your wrists 🤦🏾♂️ And he didn’t say that his forearms would get weak from using straps. He’s clearly saying that he allows his forearms to become fatigued in order to make them stronger, and then once that fatigue interferes with the lift, he uses straps. I don’t know why that was difficult for you to get LOL
Yup, that and being able to carry all my groceries. Getting healthier and a better looking physique are mere convenient benefits that come along with it XD
@@b_dYou should be able to carry all your groceries anyway. There's the work smarter, not harder principle. And if you're training adequately, you should have sufficient strength to do most things already, straps will not make grip strength weaker.
My man, you are the main reason I started training again, thank you so mech, everything feels better when you are exercising consistently throughout the week!
Started using straps recently and they have elevated my pull days so much. For the first time I can go to failure without my forearms/grip completely buring out. Game changer
why not train your grip so that you can accomplish that in the first place? what happens if say you need to climb out of somewhere and you dont have your lifting straps.. are you just stuck?
@@dnegel9546 These people don't go to the gym to be healthy, athletic, push their limits or build mental strength. They do It for purely aesthetic reasons. It's the same people that do biceps curls with a machine, because heavy biceps curls are exhausting. A short hike would destroy them for a week.
@@dnegel9546 As someone who is focused on functional movement, that isn't everyone else's goals. Good example is the channel this video is on. The guy is focused on bodybuilding. The point is to realize everyone has different goals, which have different optimization strategies.
Lifting straps are great. But rely on them too much and your forearms don’t really grow. Small forearms and big biceps lol. Balanced use of straps is key.
i dont have lifting straps, and while i feel my grip strength improving a lot im starting to get to weight levels where my grip is the main reason i cant lift anymore
I remember getting to that point. When my dumbbell row reached about 90lb by 10+, I just couldn't keep my technique. I went with Versa Grips, and love them.
yea i mainly have the problem when doing deadlifts, up to 120kg i had no problems but now im slowly getting past that point. ill try my roommates straps soob
@@jochem420 I do the same thing, I train without straps until my grip starts to fail before my back, then only use straps on the 1-2 heavy sets my grip can't handle. That way, my grip strength still gets trained, which is great because it's honestly more translatable to regular life than most forms of strength (from working on cars, to fixing things around the house, etc.). You may want to try chalk as well before straps, if you haven't already. Chalk helps me add an extra 5% or so to my grip strength, so I usually can deadlift without straps all the way until my last set.
@@jochem420 why don't you just increase your grip strength? I don't get it. Imagine I'd say "I benched fine up to 225, but my chest can't keep up, I think I will be bastardizing the lift so I can lift heavier weight without having to actually work out the chest." Its a compound movement! Honestly, people who use straps can't really lift the weight they say they can. Just like how people who need their bicycle to finish a marathon can't really run marathon.
I joined a discord community of lifters and expected a bunch of cool people who like training. Instead, I was met with so much bro science and I was hated because I like to train optimally and scientifically. If someone tells you straps are bad just don't take advice from them unless you're specifically building grip strength.
Even if you're trying to build grip strength there's much better ways of doing it than not using straps on lifts that aren't targeting forearms and grip
I actually train my grip, so sometimes my grip is way too burned out to do heavy rows, and I always need them for heavy snatch grip deadlifts. It also lets dead hangs decompress my spine better because I can more easily relax the rest of my body if I can grip less tightly. Don't ALWAYS use straps every time you grab a bar, but when going heavy they can be beneficial
Exactly, I have small arthritic hands because I am a Lupus patient. So yeah, I have to use straps. Some people have issues… mind your own business and continue your workouts
Train grip strenght hanging from the bar with both hands, then next level is swinging, than next level one hand hanging. Plus forearm exercices. But the first one is the most effective.
I got lifting straps for my back day. My forearm genetics are amazing, giant forearms, but they always burn out the fastest in many of my back exercises. Got lifting straps so I could focus less on gripping hard and moving the tension over to my wrists and my back has EXPLODED as a result in the past 3 months Lifting straps are the GOAT
@@zalapski9399 man edge lords really love to incorrectly use straw man. He’s clearly joking and even so while there’s a ton of people who say it in a jokey manner (myself included), there’s still many that use alpha, beta, and sigma in a serious manner.
@@zalapski9399 totally, can’t forget my friends and cousins saying those terms along with dominant and submissive (not in a bdsm context, at least I don’t think so)
The only time wraps/straps/similar equipment (besides a belt) should be used: if they are the limiting factor in your training. If utilizing a weight that helps your chest go close to failure hurts your wrists, then use wraps for your top set. If your forearms give out before your back during pullups, then use straps. Just dont use them for things like your warmups, that way you can still try to promote growth for these limiting factors.
I disagree, especially if you have other targeted exercises or things you do for things like grip. I'm a rock climber and build my grip on much more targeted exercises and therefore use straps on things like deadlifts and things. I guarantee with the other work I do my grip is still stronger than people who don't use straps when they deadlift.
I love the comment at the end about maximizing grip. Ive used straps only for my heavy barbell rows and strap-less for dumbbell variations and i find it very effective
for their size forearm muscle is actually pretty strong all things considered, i have a 55kg average hand grip strenght, which is much more than my biceps, triceps or delts can handle
I've seen people get legitimately upset when they see others use any kind of lifting accessories because they couldn't be bothered to spend $10 on some, yet feel the need to get jealous lmao.
Well said! Grip is definitely very functional for real world fitness like manual labor, climbing, wrestling etc. so as a non-bodybuilder I tend to think if my grip gives out or can't keep up with my arms/back/legs then I probably needed the grip training more. However if your goal is pure hypertrophy then straps are kind of a must for any sort of pulling movements, lots of posterior chain and dumbbell leg work, etc. unless you're specifically trying to target forearms, it's all about your individual goals
100%. I try to lift without them until I need them to continue. Sometimes I'll forget I'm not wearing them and when the grip starts failing it's crazy how difficult a lift seems and feels, but it's actually the wrong muscles failing. The next set with straps will be much easier showing you mentally thought you were on edge pushing, but it was the wrong muscles.
Also, as someone with previous hand and wrist issues that impact my grip strength using straps has enabled me to push the actual muscle I am targeting while other exercises I can improve my grip on that don’t focus on as high of weight or the same muscle groups.
I've had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands, surgery for both thumbs, and have the tiniest bit of arthritis starting in the base of my thumbs. My body has put up with a lot and needs all the help it can get.
Literally bought myself some straps yesterday. Don’t need them for every lift. In fact, I’ll probably use them on the last set of an exercise when I want to go to failure but cumulative fatigue on my forearm limits the movement. If you do 3-4 different pulling exercises, by the time you get to the 3rd or 4th, your forearms will already have gotten enough work anyway.
This is facts. As a wrestler and BJJ competitor grip strength is very important. I went through a period where I never used straps to improve my grip. But when I used straps so that my back training was back training and grip training was grip training I saw massive improvements in both. You just get sup optimal results of you try and combine the two.
Oh my, you actually got me. Thought you were calling me out. I love my straps at the end of a long workout deep into pull ups and deadlifts, my grip gets tired before my larger muscle groups. Glad you were kidding 🤙.
I think it's up to every individual personal choice. I used lifting straps for years, but recently switched to hook grip, and have had significant strength growth in hand,back and traps. Most of important for me I've had major improvement in my deadlifts.
Strap user here. I went from deadlifting 255 (no straps), 4x12. To lifting 405, 4x8 within a Month and half. Definitely helped me with getting stronger.
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Hello, I love your videos they really motivate me for fitness. But I kind of have an issue and I'm looking for advice. I think I'm using the gym and a way to self h@rm. Is this an issue? I mean, it's working well and I look good but should I be concerned? And how do I stop without neglecting my fitness
Ok so are straps ok or are they for 🐱’s???
Jesus loves you 🙏
I agree 100% I bought some that were pretty expensive and they did their work
It was worth the money
Until you actually try it you’ll feel the difference and understand how great they are
sorry but is this a good thing? I mean blowing up without being able to open a jar of pickles ? I know it was a metaphor but again I think just becoming big without being manly in the sense of having strength to do physical stuff that a man needs to do when at work or fighting or whatever is useless and feminine because it targets on looks instead of substance and whatever is mostly about looks is feminine in my book.
Being able to open jars is the true indicator of masculinity
This is true. The female race always asks the male to open their pickles because they are biologically unable to.
And you should be able to do that without specifically training your forearms for it 😂
@@loveableheathen7441 Ngl though, the 5% of jars that just feel superglued really require forearm workouts.
@@Jester343 oath mate
@@Jester343 Now you got me wondering, what are some of the hardest jars to open?... I wanna test myself lmao. Personally I had trouble with the big dill pickle jars when I was a kid, but I can't remember anything else in specific that was hard to open
I only use lifting straps on my push days. Never let them know your next move!
Confuse your muscles and your lifting buddies 😂
How are you still alive...
Why not use it on your leg day to maximize the confusion?
@@welennelew9866 you can use them in still legged deadlift..
@@flinchfrist396 better use it on squat
I glue my hands onto the equipment. Much better grip that way
Flex glue 💀
I thought you were dead💀
@@-Jozef lies
It's called the Just Stop Oil Protester style of lifting. 🙂
365 people thought this was funny. my God.
Imagine being the dudes who accidentally called Eddie Hall a beta
He is though. Beta and a narcissistic ego maniac. Just being big and strong doesnt make you alpha.
Any power lifter uses straps.
Lmao yeah, he can deadlift their car while rupturing their eardrums from Eddie's "lifting scream".
More like his iconic balloon deflating sounds!
Showed that pickle who the goddamn BOSS was.
I watched it 4 times just tor that scene. The look on his face is priceless. Love this man's sense of humor. 🤣🤣🤣
Is*
@@axemc7347 fair play. Sean is the party that rocks the body.
@@Moose92411 lmao 😂
Being able to euphorically take a 10 incher is peak alpha
I use lifting straps for heavy lifts, including weighted pull-ups. As 58 year old, arthritis in the wrists and hands is no joke. Thanks Sean.
Todd???? TES 6, when?
The gym community has a mix of wholesome people and douches. I saw one post shaming guys for wearing Nike sneakers and using a hydro flask and saying that those guys are weak 💀
Yeah ovbiously... Thats because going to the gym does not make you a better person necessarily
I've found the vast majority are there for Instagram and vapid reasons now. I used to train at a proper lifting gym where most people would be training to compete in strength sports and other sports. Sadly it shut down but was a whole different experience to be around actual athletes. They even asked you to keep phones in lockers where possible, loved it
@@Kb11466 that sounds dope but the phone thing cause I love working out with music and I need my phone for that lol
@@tacomonster1856 yeh I get that, they did blast out some good training music and they were happy for you to go ask for a certain track or to ramp it up for a PB attempt. Wish more gyms would discourage the constant neck and thumb workouts associated with phone use these days. Kills it for me.
hydro flasks go hard idc what anyone thinks , i like my cold ass water w ice in it after a hard workout :p
I swear most ppl who call others beta are the biggest betas
You're one of them
@InfinityGod you also technically are.
@@Thereal_nishikiyamasame goes for u
@@nonu417 same goes for you.
Wow everyone in the replies passing out free Beta IDs. Can I be beta too?
As a lifting strap, I can confirm that I am on people’s hands even when they open car doors, prepare their post-workout meals, and choke the chicken 💀
"choke the chicken" 💀💀
"Ohio citizen"
This comment is too fitting for the name
Gotta ensure a good, solid grip.
Dont drink the water in Ohio
As someone how has a weak grip and carpel tunnel, lifting straps are a god send.
I was that guy for a lot of years and all it got me was elbow tendonitis and an underdeveloped back.
Same with the elbow tendonitis. Lifting straps are a godsent in keeping my elbows happy!
That's why you train grip strength before going heavy.
@@OomegaLuL I got elbow tendonitis from training grip strength too much, so that didn't work out lol
@@OomegaLuL 👍👏👏👏
you were working out incorrectly and more than likely still are.
“Alpha” and “beta” are such college guy words to use. I hope every man leaves that phase and focuses on improving themselves AND society
Agree
Normally I'll let the forearms wear out in the beginning of the workout and then use straps once they have worn out.
Edit: it's not that deep, your not the thinker.
smart
Allows your grip strength to be worked while not reducing how effective your workout is. Nice👌
Hmmm nah sounds pretty dumb to me. Your wrists aren't going to become magically weak because you use lifting straps.
Why compromise your lifting potential by allowing your wrists to fail first.
Sounds pretty smart to me due to lifting straps do assist on grip than helping with the lifts
@@kjjviii1735It’s your forearms that are the limiting factor, not your wrists 🤦🏾♂️ And he didn’t say that his forearms would get weak from using straps. He’s clearly saying that he allows his forearms to become fatigued in order to make them stronger, and then once that fatigue interferes with the lift, he uses straps. I don’t know why that was difficult for you to get LOL
Like my coach always tells me, "Are you trying to be a bodybuilder, strongman, or a powerlifter? Your training should match your goals."
No, everyone who lifts should all have the same goals and use the same training methods.
@@theaccordian9377 meat head over here 😂
@@动漫主角*mario meatrider
cmon sean most of us at the gym only go so we can open stubborn jars of pickles
I've moved on to bottles of syrup. If you know you know.
That's honestly true
There is question that when I wrench off that asshole jar top, a little part of me thinks "that's right, bitch, I do pullups!"
Yup, that and being able to carry all my groceries.
Getting healthier and a better looking physique are mere convenient benefits that come along with it XD
@@b_dYou should be able to carry all your groceries anyway. There's the work smarter, not harder principle. And if you're training adequately, you should have sufficient strength to do most things already, straps will not make grip strength weaker.
My man, you are the main reason I started training again, thank you so mech, everything feels better when you are exercising consistently throughout the week!
Absolutely man. Love working out
Started using straps recently and they have elevated my pull days so much. For the first time I can go to failure without my forearms/grip completely buring out. Game changer
why not train your grip so that you can accomplish that in the first place?
what happens if say you need to climb out of somewhere and you dont have your lifting straps.. are you just stuck?
@@dnegel9546 These people don't go to the gym to be healthy, athletic, push their limits or build mental strength. They do It for purely aesthetic reasons.
It's the same people that do biceps curls with a machine, because heavy biceps curls are exhausting.
A short hike would destroy them for a week.
@@dnegel9546 As someone who is focused on functional movement, that isn't everyone else's goals. Good example is the channel this video is on. The guy is focused on bodybuilding. The point is to realize everyone has different goals, which have different optimization strategies.
@@carlpanzram7081 machine or normal both would be pretty much equally exhausting lmao
Lifting straps are great. But rely on them too much and your forearms don’t really grow. Small forearms and big biceps lol. Balanced use of straps is key.
people who refuse to use straps are just scared of the killer burn and intensity of a proper back workout
i dont have lifting straps, and while i feel my grip strength improving a lot im starting to get to weight levels where my grip is the main reason i cant lift anymore
I remember getting to that point. When my dumbbell row reached about 90lb by 10+, I just couldn't keep my technique. I went with Versa Grips, and love them.
Versa Grips are well worth the money and they last forever. Been using mine for years.
yea i mainly have the problem when doing deadlifts, up to 120kg i had no problems but now im slowly getting past that point. ill try my roommates straps soob
@@jochem420 I do the same thing, I train without straps until my grip starts to fail before my back, then only use straps on the 1-2 heavy sets my grip can't handle. That way, my grip strength still gets trained, which is great because it's honestly more translatable to regular life than most forms of strength (from working on cars, to fixing things around the house, etc.).
You may want to try chalk as well before straps, if you haven't already. Chalk helps me add an extra 5% or so to my grip strength, so I usually can deadlift without straps all the way until my last set.
@@jochem420 why don't you just increase your grip strength?
I don't get it.
Imagine I'd say "I benched fine up to 225, but my chest can't keep up, I think I will be bastardizing the lift so I can lift heavier weight without having to actually work out the chest."
Its a compound movement!
Honestly, people who use straps can't really lift the weight they say they can.
Just like how people who need their bicycle to finish a marathon can't really run marathon.
My palm are small and I can't do heavier deadlifts because of it.
Lifting straps helped me so much.
I joined a discord community of lifters and expected a bunch of cool people who like training. Instead, I was met with so much bro science and I was hated because I like to train optimally and scientifically. If someone tells you straps are bad just don't take advice from them unless you're specifically building grip strength.
What server is it?
@@kyvintalks I don't want to throw shade. It's not bad but it's not the friendliest place
Even if you're trying to build grip strength there's much better ways of doing it than not using straps on lifts that aren't targeting forearms and grip
If ur building grip strength u should train like an armwrestler
Imagine those calling people beta are basing their “alpha” off whether or not they use lifting straps. How fragile is that ego?
One of the most real and factual fitness influencers out there. Stay true bro and thanks for all of the advice.💪💪🔥
I have a messed up left hand i was born with and cant possibly fix, lifting straps are a godsend. Cherish every dumbell lift you do, its a privilege.
My dad was born with no right pec and only a thumb and pinky on his right hand. He could pick up and throw a pushmower
Which straps you use
I actually train my grip, so sometimes my grip is way too burned out to do heavy rows, and I always need them for heavy snatch grip deadlifts. It also lets dead hangs decompress my spine better because I can more easily relax the rest of my body if I can grip less tightly. Don't ALWAYS use straps every time you grab a bar, but when going heavy they can be beneficial
Exactly, I have small arthritic hands because I am a Lupus patient. So yeah, I have to use straps. Some people have issues… mind your own business and continue your workouts
I don't believe in straps, but i have big healthy manhands... if you have something like Lupis, that's different. It helps you
Women shouldnt be lifting that much anyways.
@@zephyrr108 Why don’t you just go away and take that nonsense with you.
@@zephyrr108 what why?
@celery7810as Mario meatrider, she is a weak bodybuilder
Virgin: using lifting straps to maximize hypertrophy
Chad: maximizing grip strenght so you can help your mom open the pickle jar
Still living with your mom is a sure indication of virgin energy.
*laughs in rock climber*
Just don't ask me to squat or bench anything...
Ok, you guys are awesome 😮
Congrats from powerlifters 🎉
Real no BS channel 👍
That is exactly my problem. My grip just fails me when I need it most.
Just as my ex gf...
Train grip strenght hanging from the bar with both hands, then next level is swinging, than next level one hand hanging. Plus forearm exercices. But the first one is the most effective.
Then make your grip stronger.
@xXxChungusxXx but why use straps on back exercises because you have a weak grip, then take time to train your grip separately?
Don't use the straps, allow your forearms to get stronger
"...but if you are somone who isn't ridiculous..."
Cracking me the f*ck up!!
I got lifting straps for my back day. My forearm genetics are amazing, giant forearms, but they always burn out the fastest in many of my back exercises. Got lifting straps so I could focus less on gripping hard and moving the tension over to my wrists and my back has EXPLODED as a result in the past 3 months
Lifting straps are the GOAT
"I'm an Alpha"
"Is that a furry thing?"
I am not using lifting straps, but i have hyper movement in my joints therefore i use gloves with reinforced wrists to keep my joints in place
Bro is the final boss of the USA 💀
These are the same people who think using seat belts is gay. There's nothing wrong with safety.
I just train my grip strength to be able to carry my mom's groceries in one go🗿
anyone who refers to themselves as "alpha" and others as "beta" probably peaked in high school
Nobody really does that, people like Sean use this as a Straw Man scenario to argue against a false narrative
@@zalapski9399 man edge lords really love to incorrectly use straw man. He’s clearly joking and even so while there’s a ton of people who say it in a jokey manner (myself included), there’s still many that use alpha, beta, and sigma in a serious manner.
@@dibsdibs3495 have you ever heard someone I real life say ‘I’m alpha, this person is beta?’
@@zalapski9399 totally, can’t forget my friends and cousins saying those terms along with dominant and submissive (not in a bdsm context, at least I don’t think so)
@@zalapski9399Bald Romanian man and his followers
Shorts idea: a video explaining how to fit lifting straps. I'm a noob and finding it harder than expected.
The only time wraps/straps/similar equipment (besides a belt) should be used: if they are the limiting factor in your training.
If utilizing a weight that helps your chest go close to failure hurts your wrists, then use wraps for your top set. If your forearms give out before your back during pullups, then use straps.
Just dont use them for things like your warmups, that way you can still try to promote growth for these limiting factors.
I disagree, especially if you have other targeted exercises or things you do for things like grip. I'm a rock climber and build my grip on much more targeted exercises and therefore use straps on things like deadlifts and things. I guarantee with the other work I do my grip is still stronger than people who don't use straps when they deadlift.
Oh boy, how dare i want to be able to perform my exercise without my grip dying on me
Opened tf out that jar!!! 👊🏻💪🏻💯
Sounds like aesthetics over practicality.
I use straps because my forearms tend to start burning on a heavy back day
I use mechanical exoskeleton that does all the work for me, because my muscles tend to start burning on a heavy back day.
@@carlpanzram7081 dogshit comparison
Thank you for being so cavalier with your advice
I never made sense to me how using straps like that was a good thing... thanks for the breakdown!
Never used straps. Never will. 💪🏋♂️
I love the comment at the end about maximizing grip. Ive used straps only for my heavy barbell rows and strap-less for dumbbell variations and i find it very effective
Youre right, you should let one of the smallest/weakest muscles on your body limit your back/ hamstring workouts. You dont want to look Beta
for their size forearm muscle is actually pretty strong all things considered, i have a 55kg average hand grip strenght, which is much more than my biceps, triceps or delts can handle
Straps and wrist wraps have a usual purpose especially when compensating for forearm issues.
"If you can't hold it, you can't lift it" - Steeve Reeves
Sean. The man. The myth. The legend. No BS. Thank you kind Canadian.
I've seen people get legitimately upset when they see others use any kind of lifting accessories because they couldn't be bothered to spend $10 on some, yet feel the need to get jealous lmao.
I don’t think any one is jealous about not being able to afford a 10$ object lol
Idk about jealous but they def judge mental assholes
i dkn i definitely admire lifters that lift raw compared to assisted lifters.
Nobody is jealous, they think you are a clown.
Sean is ready to fly. His wings have grown. Fly. Fly free and strong.
As someone who’s prepping for a show…. Being able to use straps to continue to go heavy on back days are a lifesaver
Finally someone speaking the truth about straps! And it's hilarious how some idiots think that using straps fully take ur forearms out of the movement
Imagine having huge musculature and getting your hand crushed in a handshake, lol.
Baseless argument goober
You don’t understand… no jar of pickles has defeated me… it must stay that way.
The funniest part is the last comment that popped up said “ straps is beta” not “straps are for betas”
Very true . I wish more people would understand this concept
Well said! Grip is definitely very functional for real world fitness like manual labor, climbing, wrestling etc. so as a non-bodybuilder I tend to think if my grip gives out or can't keep up with my arms/back/legs then I probably needed the grip training more. However if your goal is pure hypertrophy then straps are kind of a must for any sort of pulling movements, lots of posterior chain and dumbbell leg work, etc. unless you're specifically trying to target forearms, it's all about your individual goals
He slapped that pickle down with AUTHORITY 💀
Exactly right. My wrists will give out before my back will.
100%. I try to lift without them until I need them to continue. Sometimes I'll forget I'm not wearing them and when the grip starts failing it's crazy how difficult a lift seems and feels, but it's actually the wrong muscles failing. The next set with straps will be much easier showing you mentally thought you were on edge pushing, but it was the wrong muscles.
I use wrist wraps to help keep my forearms stabilized. Been able to go heavier since my forearms no longer give out early 🙌
Nothing but respect for Sean and his Channel.. He got me for a sec, I was like that's a very un-Sean like comment...
Fire advice, this is exactly what I do, I have a separate forearm workout and use straps a lot for biceps and back workout
“High hills” now that’s beta spelling😭😂
Just incorporated straps in my lat pulldown machine and my form is better pulling even more weight than ever before.
Also, as someone with previous hand and wrist issues that impact my grip strength using straps has enabled me to push the actual muscle I am targeting while other exercises I can improve my grip on that don’t focus on as high of weight or the same muscle groups.
That pickle smack was hilarious 🤣🤣
you make a really good point, my forearm is always the first one that gives up when working out. Ill start using straps.
You're awesome Mr. Thanks for the tip
"If you're someone who isn't ridiculous"
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Dude is so funny. Wish he did live streams
I love this guy funny but gives great advice
I love how aggressively you slapped that pickle onto your plate
Lately I’ve been using them because my hands get so dang sweaty … and obviously helps with a Getting More weight
Nice form on that bent over row
Bro had personal beef with that pickle 😂
I've had carpal tunnel surgery on both hands, surgery for both thumbs, and have the tiniest bit of arthritis starting in the base of my thumbs. My body has put up with a lot and needs all the help it can get.
I don't use them because I forget to bring them to the gym💀
I don't give a shit what other people think about my equipment. It helps me maximize my lifting potential exactly as Sean says here.
Straps absolutely changed my pulling days for the better. Wish I had gotten them sooner!
man they helped me out so much on rows
Spit, I hardly use straps bc I want to train the muscles used without them, but straps are definitely a useful tool when it comes to certain lifts
Literally bought myself some straps yesterday. Don’t need them for every lift. In fact, I’ll probably use them on the last set of an exercise when I want to go to failure but cumulative fatigue on my forearm limits the movement. If you do 3-4 different pulling exercises, by the time you get to the 3rd or 4th, your forearms will already have gotten enough work anyway.
Dude why did you pull that pickle out so aggressively?? 😂😂😂😂😂
I actually didn’t know this is what straps do. I’ve seen a lot of people use them but I didn’t know their function until now. Thank you.
I agree on most most things you've said but not this one I think building dynamic grip strength is incredibly important for hypertrophy.
This is facts. As a wrestler and BJJ competitor grip strength is very important. I went through a period where I never used straps to improve my grip. But when I used straps so that my back training was back training and grip training was grip training I saw massive improvements in both. You just get sup optimal results of you try and combine the two.
I use straps for working sets and not for warm up/back off sets. It has improved my grip wonderfully.
Lol that pickle slap was sooo gooodd 😂😂😂
Oh my, you actually got me. Thought you were calling me out. I love my straps at the end of a long workout deep into pull ups and deadlifts, my grip gets tired before my larger muscle groups. Glad you were kidding 🤙.
he had us in the first half
That pickles slap got me 😂
You changed my mind about straps
I think it's up to every individual personal choice. I used lifting straps for years, but recently switched to hook grip, and have had significant strength growth in hand,back and traps. Most of important for me I've had major improvement in my deadlifts.
Strap user here. I went from deadlifting 255 (no straps), 4x12. To lifting 405, 4x8 within a Month and half. Definitely helped me with getting stronger.