Wrist Straps

The Importance of Using Wrist Straps at the Gym

Wrist straps should be a staple of your gym gear, along with your knee and elbow sleeves, your weightlifting belt, and your squat shoes. These are made of rubber padding and thick, heavy-duty cotton you can wrap around a barbell, a dumbbell handle, or a machine attachment for extra grip support during your heavy pulling movements.

That said, wrist straps are best utilized on your strength days or strength sets, when the weight becomes heavy enough to compromise your grip strength and stability. By wrapping the straps around the barbell, you are preventing it from slipping out of your hands, thus being able to lift more weight without fearing whether or not your grip will give out.