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Topic review: Wrist Wraps vs. Straps - When to use them? Expand view

Re: Wrist Wraps vs. Straps - When to use them?

by FreshFork » Mon Oct 27, 2025 9:30 am

That clears it up perfectly. Wraps for support, straps for grip. Makes total sense. Cheers!

Re: Wrist Wraps vs. Straps - When to use them?

by PowerLifterPro » Mon Oct 27, 2025 5:50 am

TrainTitan nailed it. Wraps for pushing (support). Straps for pulling (grip). Don't use straps on everything, you still need to build your grip strength. But they are a tool to use on your heaviest sets so you can overload your back/hamstrings properly.

Re: Wrist Wraps vs. Straps - When to use them?

by TrainTitan » Mon Oct 27, 2025 3:40 am

Simple:
**Wraps = Support.** You use them on pressing movements (bench, overhead press) to keep your wrist joint straight and supported. They *support* your wrist.
**Straps = Grip.** You use them on pulling movements (deadlifts, rows) when your *grip* fails before the target muscle does. They *bypass* your grip.

Wrist Wraps vs. Straps - When to use them?

by FreshFork » Mon Oct 27, 2025 2:30 am

Lifting question: What's the difference between wrist *wraps* and lifting *straps*? I see people using both on pressing and pulling days. When is one more appropriate than the other?