Who makes some really good straps?

[saudades]

Arrgh! My lifting straps are really stiff so they dig into me when I use them. Who makes some really good straps? I need to get some better ones.

 

[Southern Comfor]

harbinger!!!! they are made of neoprene around the wrists and are great!!

 

[BiggerStronger]

I heard APT straps are really good. I need to get me a pair, but I just use the cheap Nylon ones however when I lift really heavy weight they have dug into my skin so bad that it has caused it to cut my skin and actually bleed. So I would try to find ones that have a neoprene or soft cover to cover your wrists so it doesn't cut you up like the cheaper nylon straps. Those cheap ones definitely lasted a long time though, but after a couple of years it started to fray at the ends. They still worked just fine (even though I shed some blood at times. Kinda badass, I think. haha. Like a mark of honor. lol.), but I would spend the extra cash and get something that is comfortable and is made of quality materials. You'll be happier with the comfort and they will last you a long time if they are quality straps.

BTW I always get the ones that wrap around the bar. I wouldn't use any other type of gear. I.E. The hooks, gloves, etc.

 

[Crazymank]

I stopped using wraps thinking i would develope stronger forearms... Anyone else have this thought?

 

[BiggerStronger]

I actually felt like my gripped/forearms improved because I was able to hold much more weight without worrying about sweat making my hands slip and I also tried to use as little strap as possible when gripping the weight.

 

[mcgaret]

I used to just go to a canvas/awning shop and have them cut me a couple lenghts
of canvas strap. They wernt sewn together but I liked it better like that once I got
used to them. Never had a problem with them rubbing the skin and they got very
soft after a while. Only cost couple of bucks. I dont use them any more and do
think my forearms are much stronger. I concentrate on my back and it fatigues before
forearms. Earily in my training my forearms were the weak link and w/straps I could
really up the weight.

 

[supermannpc]

i like sheik

 

[ecw16]

I stopped using wraps thinking i would develope stronger forearms... Anyone else have this thought?

I've heard the same thing. Grip strength = more power, strength goes up. Not sure but worth the try..

 

[saudades]

Supposedly, you should only use straps to lift heavier weight that you would normally not be able to hold on to. That's the thinking I follow, and I can now shrug more than 225 without the straps. I just try to do it without the straps first, and then if I really can't hold on to it, I use them and go heavier from there. I think I have the same cheap nylon ones BiggerStronger mentioned. They cut into me and sometimes leave me bruised. That canvas idea sounds good though.

 

[MrPerfect]

i gotta say it........

i brought the bsn LTF straps, and their not too bad. they are alittle thick w/ padding on the inside. but let me tell you the design is kick ass, everyone asked where i got them

 

[dorian123]

I still use the old canvas straps and they still dig into my wrists don't care though.

I always use straps on deadlifts, Yates rows and shrugs. This allows me to handle more weight and hit the target muscle group. At the end of the workout I will pile the weight on the bar and just hold it as long as possible before my grip gives out. This works wonders. On a good day now I can close the 2.5 Capt. of K

 

[Big A]

Nothing comes close to APT.

 

[Presser]

I have to bump APT also!