wrist wraps/gloves with wraps???

I've been lifting heavy now(can bench 422lbs. for 12-14 reps)and notice that my wrists take a beating when lifting heavy.Even whats ''light weight'' for me still takes a beating on 'em.I take joint support(cant wait to buy the joint supp on here,hope it's out soon).Would gloves with wrist straps help much?Or maybe just wrist straps.Also,i do work my forearms out too.So,pro's and con's of wrist straps..............Thanks...

Well, first off let me say I am no where near you in bench strength but my honest opinion is that unless you are doing shrugs or deadlifts where grip strength falls before muscular fatigue don't use the straps. Even belts I would only use for squats... actually don't use a belt anymore. I guess it was also have to depend on your goals. Powerlifter or bodybuilder??

Originally Posted by markboots

Well, first off let me say I am no where near you in bench strength but my honest opinion is that unless you are doing shrugs or deadlifts where grip strength falls before muscular fatigue don't use the straps. Even belts I would only use for squats... actually don't use a belt anymore. I guess it was also have to depend on your goals. Powerlifter or bodybuilder??

Thanks for the advice.

dam dude..12-14 reps with 422..that's awesome. i always use straps for heavy shrugs lat pulldowns, low pulley rows and deads. the number of additional reps i can do makes them a must 4 me. i also never do heavy lifts without a good belt

Originally Posted by djones

dam dude..12-14 reps with 422..that's awesome. i always use straps for heavy shrugs lat pulldowns, low pulley rows and deads. the number of additional reps i can do makes them a must 4 me. i also never do heavy lifts without a good belt

Thanks.Yeah,i even wear a belt when i go heavy on hack squats lol.

I would be concerned that your lower back strength is no where near your other muscles. The belt allows you to go heavy but does not help in strengthening your lower back. But just thinking about the amount of weight you can handle makes my lower back sore

Originally Posted by markboots

I would be concerned that your lower back strength is no where near your other muscles. The belt allows you to go heavy but does not help in strengthening your lower back. But just thinking about the amount of weight you can handle makes my lower back sore

Yeah,i agree.Well said too.Most people neglect their lower back.I did too for like 3-5 yrs. when i first started lifting.

I believe you meant wrist wraps not straps, as people said it's more for holding weight not support. Wrist wraps I will totally endorse for higher weight on pressing motions. They will stiffen the joint so decreasing movement side to side or compression of joint. APT has good everything, I have a bunch of eq from them.

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Dude that is an impressive bench press perhaps you should video tape it and post it to the video section of this forum. Could serve as a great motivator for the less fortunate.
I use to powerlift and always used a belt and paid the price. Take a look at most olympic lifters they do not use belts anymore because of the advances in the sports field. Train the core muscles they are your natural weight belt.
As for wrist wraps they may help because years of heavy benching can take its toll on lots of things!

Originally Posted by I.C.P.

I've been lifting heavy now(can bench 422lbs. for 12-14 reps)and notice that my wrists take a beating when lifting heavy.Even whats ''light weight'' for me still takes a beating on 'em.I take joint support(cant wait to buy the joint supp on here,hope it's out soon).Would gloves with wrist straps help much?Or maybe just wrist straps.Also,i do work my forearms out too.So,pro's and con's of wrist straps..............Thanks...

Buy yourself some wrist wraps. They should have velcro closures and should have a thumb loop. I fix them loosely on my wrist at the beginning of chest training. Right before the lift I pull them tight (uncomfortably tight) and then perform the lift. Right after the set I loosen them again. They do support the wrist of course but I use them just for the strength increase. I wouldn't train chest without them. There are several brands but I wouldn't bother with anything other than Inzer. The elastic is very heavy, the thumb loop is sturdy, and the velcro (the first part to wear out) is extra wide.

Wrist straps are for pulling exercises. I never use gloves. As far as I know, the only point of gloves is to avoid calluses on your hands. I've seen some gloves with a built in wrap w/velcro at the wrist but the wrap is too short, too thin, and too weak to really help.

Try the Inzer wrist wraps. You'll be amazed at the increase in strength.