My little hands are weak and I’m having trouble holding on! Do you guys have any strap recommendations? The Internet is useless ai advertising garbage

Edit: bonus if they don’t have big logos screaming EXTREME MAX SKULL DEATH GRIP or other "tough guy"stuff

    • howrar@lemmy.ca
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      10 days ago

      And if you can sew something together, you can just get a roll of nylon webbing and make one of these yourself.

  • shapesandstuff@feddit.org
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    22 days ago

    I got my SO some FitGriff brand ones late '24 and they look… fine (you can pick either tan or black / coloured stripes) without any TUFF GUY LIFTIN HARD stuff on it They work for exactly that purpose. Bridging wrist / grip strength during heavier deadlifts.

    • tyrant@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      22 days ago

      Thanks I’ll look into them. Once I get stronger I’ll come back for recommendations in regards to TUFF GUY LIFTIN HARD equipment

  • exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    21 days ago

    For what exercises, and what bar?

    People have different preferences for deadlifting versus cleans versus snatches on a barbell, and some people use straps for pull up bars.

    Probably doesn’t hurt to share how much weight we’re talking, too.

    • tyrant@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      21 days ago

      Romanian dead lift is what I’m struggling with. I just don’t have the grip strength

      Edit: and not tons of weight… I start to struggle grip at around 200 with rdl. I’m not extremely experienced

      • exasperation@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        21 days ago

        For barbell, at those weights? Brand doesn’t matter. Decide what you want in terms of style (traditional lasso, figure 8, oly closed loop) and material (leather, nylon, cotton) and just find a brand that is cheap or whatever.

        I use traditional nylon straps for deadlift. I don’t mind the longer setup of traditional straps, for a very secure hold. And people talk about cotton being more comfortable but I don’t think it makes a big difference, so I went with the more durable material.

        Worth noting that I only use them when deadlifting at max effort (for me, multiple reps above 400 lbs). That being said, I also have chalk at the gym and generally use chalk above 225 lbs, and do hook grip between 315 and 405 lbs. That way I’ve gotten my grip strength up even while I won’t have to worry about slipping at max effort. But it also took years to get to this point, too.

  • alliwantsoda@lemmy.world
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    19 days ago

    This is a test comment only (I’ve been inactive for 2 years and wish to come back and participate). I’m a huge enthusiast of fitness and I’m currently on a PPL program but wishing to downgrade because my brain can’t handle the intensity (CNS fatigue or maybe some other reason) while still maintaining the same level of focus on other aspects of my life and daily responsibilities.