What is Lifting Strap?
A lifting strap is a small length of cotton webbing with a loop at one end to tie it around the wrist. Mostly they are made with cotton, but you will also find some variety of leather straps as well.
If you have a weaker forearm, it will take away all the strain from muscles. Even though straps come in a wide range of lengths, a typical strap is around 1½ inches wide and 24 inches long.
Whatever the length, there is not much difference in the price. So it is better advised to get a strap with extended length, as it will give you more protection. Some wraps include padding that is also used to protect and cushion the back of your wrist.
Which Exercises You Can Use Lifting Straps For?
Lifting straps are normally used for heavy lifting to take away all the stress your arms have to bear. If you do not lift heavy weights, there is no need for straps as there is no extra stress on your arms.
Besides lifting weights, straps can also be used for upper body exercises such as pull ups, rack pulls, deadlifts, heavy pull down, single arm rowing and most heavy rowing exercises.
How to Use Lifting Straps?
- In the first step, thread the flat end through the loop on top of the straps. Then slip your hand through the loop so that the long end is in line with your thumb and the loop is flat around the wrist, making sure that there are no twists in the strap. At this point the position of the wrap should be pointing upwards between your forefinger and thumb.
- In the next step, wrap the strap around the lifting object such as a bar or handle. Do it while holding the object. After you have wrapped it once, twist your wrist and continue wrapping a few more times around the object.
- Remember, when you are wrapping the strap, avoid bunching as it will be painful during the workout.
- To check whether you have done it correctly, see if the strap is wrapped a few times with getting bunched up. When it is like that you are done and all set to start your training. However, if you feel it’s not perfect and needs little adjustment, all you need to do is twist your wrist slightly and it will be perfect.
All these steps are quite easy and there shouldn’t be any kind of problem; however, you will need a bit of practice before you get it right the first time. With weightlifting straps, you won’t be having any trouble regarding weak grip or wrist injuries. RDX Sports are manufacturers of high-quality weightlifting straps for amateur and professional athletes.
