It's a common occurrence for weight lifters to be limited by the strength of their grip. No matter how strong their arms, legs, back and shoulders are, if a lifter can't keep hold of the weight he's moving, lifting is futile. In response to this, weight lifting wrist straps were created to improve a lifter's hold on a weight bar, allowing them to focus on working out the muscle groups desired. Wrist straps are very simple in design and cheap to purchase, and they can greatly improve the effectiveness of your Olympic or free weight lifting.
Step 1
Put your hand through the strap when it is making a full circle. Face your palms upward and lay the strap tight against your wrist.
Step 2
Pull the bottom end of the wrist strap down to remove any slack, then place your hand on the bar.
Step 3
Pull the strap around the bottom of the bar and back over, trapping the end underneath your palm.
Step 4
Twist the bar so that its top moves towards you. This will tighten the strap.
Step 5
Complete the lift as you normally would. When you are done, simply loosen your grip and let the bottom end of the strap slip out from underneath your hand.
Tips and Warnings
- Wrap your non-dominant hand first.
Things You'll Need
- Weight lifting strap
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