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Old 23-10-2007, 03:38 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Gloves and Straps
Hi everyone.

I'm struggling at the moment with loading my traps up - when it comes to shrugging a barbell I can only lift 100kg and I do this with ease. I try and load any more than that and I can lift the bar, shrug it, but I cannot grip it.

What do you all recommend in terms of gloves and straps?

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Old 23-10-2007, 03:39 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Gloves and Straps
I suggest you build your grip / forarms up personally
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Old 23-10-2007, 03:55 PM   #3 (permalink)
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try using a trap bar as well as building up your forearms.
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Old 23-10-2007, 03:57 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Cheers fellas, I will get onto the forearms - i'll get a few exercises for that on the go.

I still want to invest in a pair of gloves as i'm getting some massive calluses(?). Any recommendations on that?
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Old 23-10-2007, 04:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
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I don't bother... rough hands are working hands...
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Old 23-10-2007, 05:19 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Dont bother with gloves, get some lifting straps
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Old 23-10-2007, 08:41 PM   #7 (permalink)
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gloves and straps are a must for me especially when it comes to lifting heavy weights,the are a safety feature for a good grip watch this video and see why gloves can help u http://www.metacafe.com/watch/219722...ressing_hurts/
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gloves and straps are a must for me especially when it comes to lifting heavy weights,the are a safety feature for a good grip watch this video and see why gloves can help u http://www.metacafe.com/watch/219722...ressing_hurts/
Gloves had nothing to do with it bud.

The pratt didnt have his thumb wrapped around the bar, we have thumbs for a reason!
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Old 23-10-2007, 08:51 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Dont bother with gloves, get some lifting straps
I agree I use straps on all my lat work, (shrugs too), there is no reason not to, if I want to improve my grip I will work on it, or get stimulation from my deadlift.

What a cock in that bench press video, lol
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Gloves had nothing to do with it bud.

The pratt didnt have his thumb wrapped around the bar, we have thumbs for a reason!
that is a true point too mate,lol..but gloves for me help me lift heavyr,depends on ur hands i guess..
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Old 23-10-2007, 09:59 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I don't bother... rough hands are working hands...
I agree but the girlfriend doesnt.
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I agree but the girlfriend doesnt.
Maybe it's more specific to your hands. She doesn't mind mine - J/K

Back on topic - I wouldn't use straps for anything other than maybe shrugs or pull down exercises. If something goes wrong like a deadlift and you're tied to that bar you're in trouble.

And gloves are for girls...
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Agree with Nytol (again). Straps are used for most of my back training.



P.s. Gloves are deffo for fags
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Agree with Nytol (again). Straps are used for most of my back training.



P.s. Gloves are deffo for fags

Oh and chalk is always good too.... I even use chalk when squatting so when i sweat the bar doesnt slip when i grip it
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Old 24-10-2007, 08:36 PM   #15 (permalink)
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Cheers fellas, thanks for the advice. Got some work done on my forearms today and ill probably invest in some straps for shrugs.
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