Do you use straps/hooks ?

[xonic2xonic]

I like to use straps because I can do heavier weights, especially pulldowns and it seems that I can concentrate on isolating muscles (back of course) properly.

Then the other day I was thinking, perhaps I should alternate and that way strengthen my forearms, what do you guys think?

Thanks!

 

[jc21]

i use straps on bentover rows and stifflegged dead lift.

 

[mvmaxx]

I use straps although I wished I wouldn't have used them as early as I did when lifting. My wrist strength is definitely not up to par now and I now do wrist strength exercises about 3x/week. Although I do prefer the feeling of doing back movements with them as I feel like I can pull with my elbow and not focus on holding the weight as much.

 

[genarr3]

Only with bent over rows. You really shouldn't use them.

 

[-{ GODZILLABOL }-]

only on bent over rows and deadlift..it help focus more on your form than on your grip...

 

[pharmaguy98]

only on super heavy Romanian Deads do I really use straps. Other than that it does hamper your wrisp and grip strength.

 

[rippedtrojan]

the only thing i really need wrist straps for are when doing shrugs with dumbbells. i can't hold on to 100+lb dumbbells long without some help. when doing deadlifts and such i use a mixed grip so it's not so much of an issue.

 

[JG1]

I use straps for upwright rows, & stiff-legged deadlifts

 

[out of control]

I use straps for heavy shrugs and roman deadlifts. But I also work my wrists regularly

 

[drrman]

yep, shrugs and deads, thats about it