I hope you are seeing TONS of PR’s in your
training.
Ya know, one of the most common questions I get
on Grip Training has to do with Grip Aids.
Specifically:
Should I Use Straps?
Should I Use Wraps?
Should I Use these Grip Aids in my
training if I am interested in developing
a strong and powerful grip?
I say go ahead and use them.
But wait, doesn’t that make lifts easier?
Yes, it does, but at the same time it is important to
pick and choose when it is a good time to use
Grip Aids.
Remember, every time I train, I hit my grip.
So if I use some wraps or straps when I hit some
heavy pulls, shrugs or other lifts, I am not losing
that much in the way of grip training.
I am still going to hit something later on in the
workout to train my Grip specifically, like thick bar,
grippers, or I might tear some cards or
something else to target my grip.
So, as long as you include some form of
consistent grip-specific training methods in your
training or your athletes’ program, please feel free
to incorporate straps and wraps in your heavy
pull training.
Remember, not wrapping on a heavy pull can
cause you to use less weight.
The point of performing rack pulls and heavy
deads is to strengthen your lower back, hammies,
erectors or traps. You don’t want to limit those
bodyparts by making those lifts Grip Lifts.
Now, I have a bit more information for you on
this topic, but I don’t want to take up too much
of your time right now. You’ll see something
else from me sometime soon.
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