Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 382, Messages: 54581

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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lifting Straps

lewdog_55
lewdog_55
Posts: 383
Joined: 2002/01/23
United States
2003/04/26, 04:47 PM
I think i really need to invest in a pair of these. When i do deadlifts and go really heavy my hands seem to hurt pretty bad. I think i am at the point where my grip gives out before the muscles I am working do. anyone have any suggestions at some brands to use and certain types i should look into? thanks
dhahn
dhahn
Posts: 32
Joined: 2002/06/09
United States
2003/04/26, 06:19 PM
I think what you are looking for are lifting hooks. I have a set and they are a BIG help. I was able to go almost 100lbs heavier for shrugs. I don't remember where I got them though. Try bodybuilding.com.
ageis
ageis
Posts: 198
Joined: 2002/10/25
United States
2003/04/26, 06:26 PM
that's a good indication that you should focus more on strengthening your grip by doing finger/wrist exercises. As for brand names, they're all pretty much the same.