Lifting straps enable you to place more emphasis on your back without having to worry about grip strength, which allows you to train to true muscular failure before your forearms give out. Trust me, removing grip as a limiting factor is extremely beneficial if your goal is to train your back, so definitely give these a shot! Looking to get protein powder, creatine, or any other supplements? Go to tidd.ly/3k9BR9d and use code "MAXE" at checkout for 40% off!
I finally enjoy my pull days, because I don't get fatiqued in my forearms anymore. Lifting straps are so beneficial! Highly recommended! (for people that get forearm fatiqued )
wait so these straps get rid of forearm fatigue? please tell me yes! My problem with lat pulldowns is my forearms fatigue before my back does which is a problem.
yeah!! my second to most recent pull day my back was feeling fine but my forearms were SO fatigued by the time i hit the lat pulldown that the bar slipped out of my hands and i felt ridiculous lol. promptly amazoned some lifting straps and they were a GAME CHANGER yesterday
@@slimmyshank69 yep, but if you are using this on all your back lfits then make sure to incorporate some additional forearm work ( farmers walk, dead hang etc)
Nah brother what. I legit just got lifting straps just today and couldn’t use them in my session due to not knowing how to either great timing or a coincidence love I brother
I recently got my dominant hand's pinky amputated at the knuckle and lost 55% grip strength. I have gained 8 pounds of grip strength back but these will be a massive aid going forward
just use straps at this point bro. You wont get your old grip strength back. 40-60% of our grip strength is in our pinky fingers. When our pinkies and thumbs work together and cross thats when we get like 60% of our grip. I dont know if pinky finger bionics exist tho.
I started lifting a few years ago after my second acl surgery to prevent injury, and it worked but now that I have gotten to the heavier stages my left grip isnt able to keep up because I had an ulnar nerve injury as a kid that resulted in atrophy of my intrinsics I wont get back. I feel you! As an OT, my motto is Modify adapt overcome!
Oh shit, that sucks. Straps are definitely key for you, but you might also want to train that grip and forearm strength more specifically than ever before. That will be important, especially as one gets older.
Hey man thanks for this video Been hitting the gym for almost two years now and have been using straps for a little over a year of that journey and have just found out that I’ve been wearing/using them wrong this whole time. Can’t wait to actually use them properly tomorrow on my chest and back day and see how it feels. Cheers!
I might finally be able to sufficiently work my traps! 80 pounds in each hand is what I need to really work them but my grip is too weak, my fingers start to fail with that. 60 pounds in each hand is the most my grip can handle but that's to light for my traps, like they don't even feel it. I'm glad to have finally found a solution!
If you want strong forearms you need to train them by actually gripping things. Sure, deadlifts might need them but if you need them on something as light as lat pulldowns then you just have weak forearms
Not sure what you're trying to say. You can do e.g. pull ups until you notice that your grip is giving out first. THEN you put on straps and do more. That way you maximally stimulate your forearms and your back.
A little more explanation on the wrapping around the bar would be better as it's confusing how much do you wrap it and where do you place your hand over the wrap at? Not as intuitive for us newbs.
Just need to wrap it around the bar once. Then place your hand over the strap as you normally would. You can tighten the strap by rolling your hand forward so the strap rolls an pulls tightening the wrist. Keep doing this till u feel a comfortable tightness. I'd say play around with it an you'll find what works for you. Keep lifting.
I sprung my thumbs some time ago, and gripping things with both my hands for too long (e.g. playing bar chords on guitar for too long, grabing gym bars) cause me a strong pain in both my thumb muscles. Sometimes i have to avoid using my thumbs to grab the bar when lifting weights. Will using these help me with that issue? I've never tried them but I'm sure they are not really that cheap here in my country, so that's why I'm asking first
bro i have that same pain in my thumb muscles too it's really frustrating. i didn't buy lifting straps yet but i think it will help, especially in pull days.
You can get lifting straps or the claw style strap for around $8-$15 USD . With your thumb being the problem I'd say you should try the claw style but I haven't used them so I'm not to sure.
I’ve been working out for around 1,5 years now and the last 6 months my pull exercices barely improved due to forearm fatigue. Since a few weeks ago I started doing wrist extensions, wrist curls and dead hangs to improve my forearms and grip strength. Should I get lifting straps or just wait untill my forearms get strong enough?
I mean I've been watching tutorials on how to use them but it just hurts my wrists because it's too tight and it doesn't reduce the tension on my forearms if I loosen the wrist straps
machine is easier for quick hypertrophy. Home is limited since we adapt so fast and need more stimulus (more weight). Yes you can do a lot of reps or maybe shorten then rest to reach muscle failure but then you will end with burnout and fatique. Better to go to proper gym so that you can train your muscle to muscle fatigue easier. It saves time and energy
I've had fellow gymgoers make fun of me for using lifting straps a lot (only when needed of course). I don't mind because I don't want my relatively underdeveloped forearms to limit gains in other muscle groups and I do exercises that target my forearms every day. If you use them correctly when it's appropriate, lifting straps are great.
Dont let your forearm entirely do all the work. Its suppose to make it easier for your forearm to lift when you are just letting the weight free it puts pressure to your entire hand
Dude idk how people use these so easily. I can never get it right when trying to do deadlifts and it tires out my forearms so much trying to tighten the straps
They don't eliminate grip entirely. You still need to grip. But yeah I'd say you could potentially over use them . Maybe just use them on your heavy sets or last sets. But honestly it's whatever makes you more comfortable.
use them on whichever exercises your grip is a limiting factor - I use them for RDLs since I can't hold onto dumbbells heavy enough to hypertrophy my hamstrings long enough to complete my sets
So when it comes to sets and weights, could you explain whether or not Pyramid Sets, Reverse Pyramid Sets, or Straight Sets are more beneficial for muscle growth and strength? Cuz Im doing Pyramid Sets right now but I dont know if Im maximizing my gains or not.
No, pyramid sets do not maximize gains. If you can do less weight for the same reps on set 1, and more weight for the same reps on set 3, your body did not put forth max effort on the first two sets leading to inefficient training and suboptimal gains
Here’s to be optimal with each of the three: Pyramid Sets- They can be effective if You only do these for warming up to do multiple heavy sets on MAIN COMPOUND lifts (Bench, Squat, Deadlift, OHP, Clean for example) it’s not necessary to do pyramids with any accessory lift or anything under 80% of your max Reverse Pyramid Sets- these are great for strength gains, because if you’re lifting heavy enough with the same amount of reps, you will not be able to do the same weight on set 3 as you did on set 1. Obviously do warm up sets before starting though so your body is ready for that type of load Straight Sets- these should be the standard type for all db/machine/cable related exercises. Pyramids are ineffective for those type of lifts and Reverse Pyramids are mainly optimal for strength emphasis training. If you’re looking to get bigger these are good, but add 5lbs the next time you do the exercise if you are able to complete every set/rep with correct form
@@asapra7elite591 Thanks for the info, I have been doing reverse pyramid sets for a while now after commenting on this video. I do appreciate yo two cents tho. 🙏🏽
I noticed my forearms and biceps give up first before my actual back muscles for seated cable rows, wide grip lat pulldowns and barbell deadlifts. Has anyone got the same issue and solved it with lifting straps?
i dont know about biceps never had that before, but forearms 100%. it will probably take a few sessions tho for you to get the hang of it, but once it clicks, straps are such a game changer I'm typing this while having sore lats from my workout yesterday lol, which never used to happen before Also I recommend you do something for you forearms tho I do just 2 sets to failure of cable forearm curls with a straight bar cable attachment hope this helps
@@qwerasdfhjkio Haha thats exactly the feeling I want, sore lats. I'll definitely look into getting straps then. Yeah, Im already doing 2 sets to failure on DB wrist curls but the cable sounds more consistent in terms of tension, I might give that a go. Cheers for your comment mate, helped indeed!
Lifting straps enable you to place more emphasis on your back without having to worry about grip strength, which allows you to train to true muscular failure before your forearms give out. Trust me, removing grip as a limiting factor is extremely beneficial if your goal is to train your back, so definitely give these a shot!
Looking to get protein powder, creatine, or any other supplements?
Go to tidd.ly/3k9BR9d and use code "MAXE" at checkout for 40% off!
u inspired me to start lifting 1 year ago
Straps are for babies
@@chipotlesensei8824 beta detected, opinion rejected
@@themadtitan728 who’s the one with real grip strength
I need these.. I desperately need these...
I finally enjoy my pull days, because I don't get fatiqued in my forearms anymore. Lifting straps are so beneficial! Highly recommended! (for people that get forearm fatiqued )
wait so these straps get rid of forearm fatigue? please tell me yes! My problem with lat pulldowns is my forearms fatigue before my back does which is a problem.
yeah!! my second to most recent pull day my back was feeling fine but my forearms were SO fatigued by the time i hit the lat pulldown that the bar slipped out of my hands and i felt ridiculous lol. promptly amazoned some lifting straps and they were a GAME CHANGER yesterday
@@slimmyshank69 mostly yes
@@slimmyshank69 yep, but if you are using this on all your back lfits then make sure to incorporate some additional forearm work ( farmers walk, dead hang etc)
I train grip for sport, to avoid overtraining my hand/forearm I use straps sometimes! They are a great tool!
Nah brother what. I legit just got lifting straps just today and couldn’t use them in my session due to not knowing how to either great timing or a coincidence love I brother
Yoooooooo me too
Me three!
Me four!
Lmao
Just cleaned mine and was about to use them
I have been trying to figure this out for literally months. Still haven't bought straps for that exact reason. Thank you for your help!!!
I recently got my dominant hand's pinky amputated at the knuckle and lost 55% grip strength. I have gained 8 pounds of grip strength back but these will be a massive aid going forward
damn bro hope u didnt plan on going as that bald dude from austin powers this halloween
just use straps at this point bro.
You wont get your old grip strength back.
40-60% of our grip strength is in our pinky fingers.
When our pinkies and thumbs work together and cross thats when we get like 60% of our grip.
I dont know if pinky finger bionics exist tho.
Yea, I heard it's better to lose your pointer finger than pinky finger for better dexterity.
I started lifting a few years ago after my second acl surgery to prevent injury, and it worked but now that I have gotten to the heavier stages my left grip isnt able to keep up because I had an ulnar nerve injury as a kid that resulted in atrophy of my intrinsics I wont get back. I feel you! As an OT, my motto is Modify adapt overcome!
Oh shit, that sucks. Straps are definitely key for you, but you might also want to train that grip and forearm strength more specifically than ever before. That will be important, especially as one gets older.
Thanks for this. I bought some on a whim for deadlifts and when I took them out of the box, realized I had no idea how to use them. Appreciated!
Straps are easily the most effective accessory you can have in your gym bag. Every serious lifter should have a pair.
I literally got Straps 2 days ago, this Man dont miss
same lol
Where did you get them from
@@adeil2443 amazon has good cheap ones
@@adeil2443 Amazon Just The first ones
Throwing wrist workouts into a program is a large advantage as well! Bombass tutorial
I’ve lifted for 10 years and have always done either a conventional or hook grip. Today is the first day I figured out how to use straps lol
Hey man thanks for this video
Been hitting the gym for almost two years now and have been using straps for a little over a year of that journey and have just found out that I’ve been wearing/using them wrong this whole time.
Can’t wait to actually use them properly tomorrow on my chest and back day and see how it feels.
Cheers!
how did it go?
How’d you get on?
@@BABYFACEBEASTIEgood bro
Wow I've been doing this wrong for years. I always wrap it around the bar several times. This way makes more sense.
That works too...
bro what. its better to wrap it completely but just saves time to do it like that
Thanks for the explanation, no other video on RUclips could have explained wrapping the weightlifting wraps.
Almost returned the pair I just bought because I was too dumb to figure it out on my own, this video was perfect. Thanks!
I just used my first lifting straps on Dead lift but ended up using much of my forearms because I did not know how to use it. Thanks bro
I might finally be able to sufficiently work my traps! 80 pounds in each hand is what I need to really work them but my grip is too weak, my fingers start to fail with that. 60 pounds in each hand is the most my grip can handle but that's to light for my traps, like they don't even feel it. I'm glad to have finally found a solution!
My pull days are so much better now that i don't get fatigued wrists due to having straps now ♥️
1:07 “Not that back” 💀 💀
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On god
Thanks very helpful 👍
Sure "not the back"😏
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This is such a game changer. My forearms always used to give before my back could reach failure
thanks max. bought them a month ago but never tried using them because i didnt knew how to use them
Truly a god amongst men. Thanks man, I was making a jackass of myself using them the wrong way.
This is great. I broke my finger when I was younger so my grip strength is weak as hell on that hand, so straps sound like a god send for me
Thanks, bro! Just picked up my first set today and saw the pack had no instructions. Hoping for new PRs!
Got straps today, got a workout tomorrow. Thanks
Straight to the point and super helpful, thank you 🙏
Straight to the point no bs rambling in the beginning
I just got lifting straps today and had no idea how to use them LMAO thanks for the quick and easy demonstration
Thanks for the tutorial I was basically using them right but didn't realize that was the right way to tighten them
i got them today thank you for tutorial, cant wait to enjoy back days without my forearms giving out
Thanks for this, my forearms keep getting so wore down whenever I do any back exercise
Nice! This was helpful, this is my first time using bulky ones like this. I was confused hahaha
Excellent! Well done! Exactly what I needed. Tyvm.
Thanks! I ordered some today and was so confused on how to assemble lol
Bless you. These straps were confusing as f*ck at first
I bought some today as I have a broken finger with a splint. Hoping it can let me not take time off the gym. Fingers crossed.
If you feel bad to use for 5 set and get small forearm. Just remember you can train forearm seperately.
It's not really a waste of time.
Indeed, I already train my forearm, I didn't need it to give up when I deadlift
@@Rimandaikr. I train my forearms religiously. You just have to have to plan and maintain discipline. No excuses around here. 🔥💪 god bless man
If you want strong forearms you need to train them by actually gripping things. Sure, deadlifts might need them but if you need them on something as light as lat pulldowns then you just have weak forearms
Not sure what you're trying to say.
You can do e.g. pull ups until you notice that your grip is giving out first. THEN you put on straps and do more. That way you maximally stimulate your forearms and your back.
@@aakashbaliga1881
No, you just have weak lats, weak biceps and weak brachialis.
thank you so much for this! I was finally able to my straps cause of this video! lol appreciate it!!
Quick and helpful, thank you‼️‼️
A little more explanation on the wrapping around the bar would be better as it's confusing how much do you wrap it and where do you place your hand over the wrap at? Not as intuitive for us newbs.
Just need to wrap it around the bar once. Then place your hand over the strap as you normally would. You can tighten the strap by rolling your hand forward so the strap rolls an pulls tightening the wrist. Keep doing this till u feel a comfortable tightness. I'd say play around with it an you'll find what works for you. Keep lifting.
Straight to the point. 👍🏻
Thanks for making this video. It helped me
Going to use this for my free weight bent over rows
I only use straps when grip gives out, then these are a god sent
Used straps for a few years then discovered cobra grips.
OMG thank you, so much better now 😅
Great tutorial 😊
Thanks, cuz I got still in my back for more reps but my grip is 2 weak
Thanks for the video. Literally just got some and the so called instructions they came with was black and white and explained nothing at all 😂
Thank you for this dank video
A lot of people who uses straps has no idea how they works.
A Huge guy at my gym accidentally dropped 200kg and he was using straps.
Can always count on max for the tips and tricks I need 👍😊
THANK YOU! i was so fucking confused for weeks but this cleared it up so much
super useful thank you very much brother
Great video Max! But dang. I’m early.
I sprung my thumbs some time ago, and gripping things with both my hands for too long (e.g. playing bar chords on guitar for too long, grabing gym bars) cause me a strong pain in both my thumb muscles. Sometimes i have to avoid using my thumbs to grab the bar when lifting weights. Will using these help me with that issue? I've never tried them but I'm sure they are not really that cheap here in my country, so that's why I'm asking first
bro i have that same pain in my thumb muscles too it's really frustrating. i didn't buy lifting straps yet but i think it will help, especially in pull days.
You can get lifting straps or the claw style strap for around $8-$15 USD . With your thumb being the problem I'd say you should try the claw style but I haven't used them so I'm not to sure.
No, it won't help with that issue. But it will help you keep training your back while the issue remains.
Thanks dude God bless
I like to use them when doing abs raises when my hands are tired already
bro i accidentaly bought wrist wraps instead of wrist straps 💀
Thought this might help me with my bruised knuckle injury. Fell off my bike, can't make a fist anymore.
why you're so gentle with them haha
Bro's lifting advice: 8/10
Bro's fashion sense: −8/10.
could you also maybe show us how to use a lifting belt??
I like to keep them in my purse when I'm not using them
I recommend using the shorter ones
I’ve been working out for around 1,5 years now and the last 6 months my pull exercices barely improved due to forearm fatigue. Since a few weeks ago I started doing wrist extensions, wrist curls and dead hangs to improve my forearms and grip strength. Should I get lifting straps or just wait untill my forearms get strong enough?
Get them bro. Trust me.
@@mandeepkundu296 I will.
Got them, don't feel the improvement that much :( Any tips on how to use the wrist straps properly?
I mean I've been watching tutorials on how to use them but it just hurts my wrists because it's too tight and it doesn't reduce the tension on my forearms if I loosen the wrist straps
@@JustMe-lt4xvcould probably use lifting hooks
whats the main difference between straps and chalk?
One is chalk. One is fabric.
whoa what you guys use straps for lat pull downs? geeze
I’m curious do you need to go to a gym and use machines to get a physique like this or can I do it all at home with the right work outs?
machine is easier for quick hypertrophy. Home is limited since we adapt so fast and need more stimulus (more weight). Yes you can do a lot of reps or maybe shorten then rest to reach muscle failure but then you will end with burnout and fatique. Better to go to proper gym so that you can train your muscle to muscle fatigue easier. It saves time and energy
You need steroids dude. This guy pins.
Should mention to never use them on free weight workouts that are going above the shoulders
Thank you!
I've had fellow gymgoers make fun of me for using lifting straps a lot (only when needed of course). I don't mind because I don't want my relatively underdeveloped forearms to limit gains in other muscle groups and I do exercises that target my forearms every day. If you use them correctly when it's appropriate, lifting straps are great.
What kind of exercises do you do?
I only use them for pull-ups. And, occasionally for shoulder shrugs but that's about it
very helpful
I don’t got straps so I just used resistance bands and wrapped it around the bar and carried on
I feel like I lose grip when I put the strap under my thumb
Which better for calluses then lifting strap or gloves?
Can I use straps during db press or db shoulder press?
There’s no need
They are primarily for pull movements
Those are push movements
What kind of straps do you use?
I wonder if workout gloves do the same or the straps provide extra leverage or something.
na they dont
workout gloves are more for preventing calluses
Damn, I got caught lackin again
Yea, my fingers are short and this only widens the area I need to grip.
Thanks bro
1:06 Holy guacamole
Ever experienced forearm pain from using straps? Am I the only one? What am I doing wrong?
Dont let your forearm entirely do all the work. Its suppose to make it easier for your forearm to lift when you are just letting the weight free it puts pressure to your entire hand
I use Figure 8's they're much easier
Can you use them on free weights?
Yep it's good for db rows or bicep curls and especially deadlifts
I would only need straps for my deadlifts.
Dude idk how people use these so easily. I can never get it right when trying to do deadlifts and it tires out my forearms so much trying to tighten the straps
Where you get those straps at
Can it be bad to use straps for every back exersice (overusing them)? Can it result in weakening your grip for other muscle groups and exercises?
Wrist curls are king
@@willeggleton6516 fax
They don't eliminate grip entirely. You still need to grip. But yeah I'd say you could potentially over use them . Maybe just use them on your heavy sets or last sets. But honestly it's whatever makes you more comfortable.
use them on whichever exercises your grip is a limiting factor - I use them for RDLs since I can't hold onto dumbbells heavy enough to hypertrophy my hamstrings long enough to complete my sets
No. You still need your grip strength.
I was today years old when I realized I was way off with my straps setup
thanks so much
So when it comes to sets and weights, could you explain whether or not Pyramid Sets, Reverse Pyramid Sets, or Straight Sets are more beneficial for muscle growth and strength? Cuz Im doing Pyramid Sets right now but I dont know if Im maximizing my gains or not.
No, pyramid sets do not maximize gains. If you can do less weight for the same reps on set 1, and more weight for the same reps on set 3, your body did not put forth max effort on the first two sets leading to inefficient training and suboptimal gains
Here’s to be optimal with each of the three:
Pyramid Sets- They can be effective if You only do these for warming up to do multiple heavy sets on MAIN COMPOUND lifts (Bench, Squat, Deadlift, OHP, Clean for example) it’s not necessary to do pyramids with any accessory lift or anything under 80% of your max
Reverse Pyramid Sets- these are great for strength gains, because if you’re lifting heavy enough with the same amount of reps, you will not be able to do the same weight on set 3 as you did on set 1. Obviously do warm up sets before starting though so your body is ready for that type of load
Straight Sets- these should be the standard type for all db/machine/cable related exercises. Pyramids are ineffective for those type of lifts and Reverse Pyramids are mainly optimal for strength emphasis training. If you’re looking to get bigger these are good, but add 5lbs the next time you do the exercise if you are able to complete every set/rep with correct form
@@asapra7elite591 Thanks for the info, I have been doing reverse pyramid sets for a while now after commenting on this video. I do appreciate yo two cents tho. 🙏🏽
As far as I know Pyramids are a complete ass-pull by bored coaches.
@@MrCmon113 Yeah reverse pyramids are the way, you just get more out of it.
You're doing it backwards lol the rubber part is supposed to be against the bar if you use the cloth side it will just slip.
I noticed my forearms and biceps give up first before my actual back muscles for seated cable rows, wide grip lat pulldowns and barbell deadlifts.
Has anyone got the same issue and solved it with lifting straps?
i dont know about biceps never had that before, but forearms 100%. it will probably take a few sessions tho for you to get the hang of it, but once it clicks, straps are such a game changer
I'm typing this while having sore lats from my workout yesterday lol, which never used to happen before
Also I recommend you do something for you forearms tho
I do just 2 sets to failure of cable forearm curls with a straight bar cable attachment
hope this helps
@@qwerasdfhjkio Haha thats exactly the feeling I want, sore lats.
I'll definitely look into getting straps then.
Yeah, Im already doing 2 sets to failure on DB wrist curls but the cable sounds more consistent in terms of tension, I might give that a go.
Cheers for your comment mate, helped indeed!
Which brand is this wrist syrap
081022
Great video. better than the 1 million views video.
Bruh I had my wraps the opposite way 😂