Lifting Straps

I see people use lifting straps incorrectly all the time, and I used to be a member of that sad group myself. When used correctly these are a very useful tool - in this video I discuss why you might want to use them, how to initiate a new pair, and how to practice using them in the comfort of your own home.

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Education

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• gym
• equipment
• lifting
• wrist
• strap
• straps
• workout
• exercise
• five
• starr
• fitness

[nafism6969]

wow, very well explained man. well done.

[fivestarrfitness]

@nafism6969 Thanks, I appreciate the feedback!

[KilledByAPear]

what make are the straps in the video, or whats a good make of straps that wont cost me too much (upto £20 which is around $30)

[fivestarrfitness]

@KilledByAPear Harbinger padded lifting straps, which unfortunately I can't link in a comment but if you search for that, it will come up. I believe I paid about $12 USD at a local gym's pro shop.

[KilledByAPear]

@fivestarrfitness I found them, thank you and thanks for such a helpful video

[fivestarrfitness]

@KilledByAPear No problem at all, happy to help!

[Jatezki]

excellent tutorial how to use straps!

[colombiaJD]

Nice tutorial man hi5 for that 1

[stx106]

ive been using my straps all wrong!

[footimmy2]

I just bought same straps ;p

[fivestarrfitness]

@Roaningdotcom A little of both - they are designed to keep you hanging if you maintain your grip on the strap material (that's the principle of their operation). If you let go, that doesn't mean you'll have a clean break from whatever it was wrapped around as many straps (like those in the video) have rubber to increase friction with the bar. Be careful and use a step while strapping and unstrapping yourself.

[Roaningdotcom]

how do ya get off a pull-up bar while using them? they they just come away or will i be left hanging?