Straps, Hooks and gloves

[geesler]

Do any of you use or have tried the gloves with hooks built into them vs wrist straps?

What kind of straps do you use?

[Equalizer]

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I have some straps that have lasted a lifetime made from kevlar, dont remember the company but a guy at my old gym used to get boat loads of them and they are damn good, have them a few years without any rips/tears or really much wear and i use them for heavy back movements, heavy trap movements and thats about it. Harbinger are descent straps as well. I dont like gloves, you can really get a good grip though i just dont wear them.

[daved150]

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I USE "POWER HOOKS". YOU CAN GET THEM AT DUNHAM'S SPORTS.

[chaos]

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i have used them, they are very cool, BUT your grip and forearms will not get the work they need.

[phenom01515]

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i have sum hook straps if u wanna buy them.....they work i just dont use them! i think i only used the once!

[daved150]

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i have used them, they are very cool, BUT your grip and forearms will not get the work they need.

I AGREE COMPLETLY!!! BUT WITH-OUT THEM, I CANT TRAIN AS WELL. I TOO DID NOT WANT TO USE THEM, UNTILL I GOT TO THE POINT OF FUTHER INJURING MY LEFT HAND....NOW, I USE THEM

[snickers1]

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only time i use them is when i am doing heavy shrugs ...but for the most part i never use i tried gloves but felt like i was always gonna loose my grip.

[mtnmedic]

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I got some customized from our sponser that work well for me. Seems like im the only one in my gym with all the cool gear.

[sunmonk1]

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I use 1-Ton Hooks. Just got them and they are the first that I have ever used. I have always used wraps before, but when I started going heavy on exercises like shrugs, it started feeling like they were cutting into my wrists. I have been happy so far with the hooks. I use them on shrugs and rows and have found that I can go alot heavier than without.

[T-Man007]

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I use these ones that have leather instead of just clothe wrist straps. The part that goes around the wrist in padded and the leather part is only like 4 or 5 inches long. It grips awesome to the bar. They are called Versa Grips and I've had the same pair for over 5 years and they are still in great condition. http://www.nicemuscle.com/power-grip...arge-81190.htm Check 'em out, they work awesome and they don't dig into your arm like the traditional ones do. I use them every once in a while to get a little extra poundage.

[BIGSARGE]

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I LIKE VALEO STRAPS AND I GOT A GRIP LIKE A 5 YEAR OLD GIRL SO I NEED THEM

[Phreak]

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i didn't use straps for anything under 315 pounds for a long time; my forearms grew like hell from it until i strained my left forearm/brachialis doing dumbell rows. now i have to use them all the time until that shite heals.

i tried the joints with the built in hooks... didn't like the feel at all. i hate gloves. i just use the $7 harbingers.