Complete Guide to LIFTING STRAPS - How, Why, When to Use!

Learn how to use WRIST STRAPS aka lifting straps. Straps are a great option for deadlifts and other pulling exercises when grip becomes the limiting factor from lifting heavier weights.



Be careful that your lifting straps don't become a crutch - the deadlift is a grip exercise as much as it is a full body exercise. Only use straps for your heaviest sets (such as rack pulls) or sets with a high number of reps (such as Romanian deadlifts).

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[gourabkarmakar]

Me, as a noob with a pair of newly bought straps without a clue of how to use just watched your valuable video and just finished first set of 9 reps. 👍 Thanks Sir.

[tealruby]

Matt looks like a really tough and mean looking dude but is actually an awesome bro that's willing to help anyone in the gym. Thanks king.

[anthonyluisi]

Matt, this is fantastic best explanation ever on straps . I have always wrapped the straps over and over when I didn’t have to . Thank you 🙏

[TonyWeber]

A follow-up on the different kinds of straps and their pros and cons.

[Metallica]

I've got nerve issues from my military service and that has definitely affected my grip strength; I can't hold a bar with over 250 on it for more than 8 reps at a time now. I have been doing a slow buildup of weight using a 5-3-1 plan, and I've gotten to exactly the point where alternating grips are insufficient during the heavy sets, so I just invested in some straps because the weight itself is not the problem. I got them out of the package, put them on, and realized I had no clue what I was doing! Thanks for the helpful video!

[DarkJinx]

You're a fantastic teacher. Left no stone unturned, explained it so a 5 year old could understand. Incredibly informative and helpful

[arlentan]

Oh man I always did it with the strap first inside-out and wondered why it didn't feel secure! This was so helpful

[JohnSSmith-ykms]

I just got a pair today and ran out to the garage to try them out. It didn't feel right. I'm very happy I found your video. I do high rep bent over rows today and will be using these tips. Thank you.

[_eighty]

I bought these specifically for BB RDL because I got tired of my grip failing when I wanted to do 8-10 rep sets. Thank you!

[kmmnbth]

Been experiencing pain in my palm while deadlifting resulting in weight limitation, now i finally bought the straps and will try your tips. Thanks Matt

[AlexF-czct]

Bro thank you so much I been lifting for about 2 years now and I’m gonna be using these soon for a crazy back day! Thank you for the help man

[TheDylan]

Have never heard those points before on how to properly use straps. Thanks Matt.

[mindstrongtraining]

Great example! Thank you! Never used them before and easily strapped in thanks to your tutorial.

[KrimsonKiwi]

Finally bought my first pair of straps and this was the perfect tutorial. Thanks mate.

[lloyd]

Great video, straight to the point and tells us exactly what we need and why. I've never needed straps, but now I've noticed in my rows, pull downs and deadlift variants, my grip is giving out. Thanks very much 👍

[Hautest]

Thanks a lot for this basic video - helped me a lot to support my back exercises when my grip started being the factor to end a set rather than my back muscles ☺️

[francissoria]

Thank u for the information and the demonstration. Really helpful!

[patrick]

Thanks. I got my first set of straps today and the instructions that came with them were definitely inadequate. This video saved me the frustration of trial-and-error trying to figure them out.

[bigfootruben]

Thank you for this video! You answered all my questions. I was doing 6 sets of 10 reps at 80% and it was taking a toll on my wrists and grip.

[szyszko]

I just had a chronic wrist injury so I have to use wraps, thank you for the explanation