TweetI do for deads and heavy pulls. Not on every lift though, I want to keep my grip strength at least moderate.

Tweeti use them for deads and heavy shrugs

TweetI used to use them (hooks actually) , then decided to ditch them. My grip strength has improved greatly. If I get to the point where I can't grip my deadlift anymore, I may add them back in. Loving training without them so far! And no more callouses where they dug into my wrists:-)

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Originally Posted by exphys88

I do for deads and heavy pulls. Not on every lift though, I want to keep my grip strength at least moderate.

this for me as well. i was using them on a lot of exercises then had an epiphany recently that maybe i do want my grip strength to strengthen a little bit so i cut out most of the exercises and resorted to deads/heavy pulls.

Tweeti didnt, working hard to make my grip stronger helped me get stronger over all when power lifting!

Tweeti tried them year ago they pulled my wrist so bad i stop never used them since

TweetI always just used them for deads, but this last year I use straps for most if my back workout and I've taken my back to new heights for me. Training to true failure, not what you perceive as failure but your last rep (without assistance) can be had if your grip doesn't give out. There's plenty of other crap your grip gets worked like carrying dumbbells on chest day or racking weights.

I think soon I will be switching to versa grips which most the pros use these days...

Tweeti use them for many exercises...some back exercises i can't though because of the grips already on the handles don't allow you to tighten your straps cause they stick to them...

Tweet^like those dam bars covered in that rubber shit? Lame! Hate that crap!

Tweeti use them for deads stiff leg deads and some of my back work but only on my final sets