Which exercises are lifting straps good for?
Lifting straps are especially useful in pulling exercises where grip often becomes the limiting factor.
If your forearms get tired before your back, straps can help you get more out of your training.
Here are 10 exercises where many strength trainers use straps.
1. Deadlift
Deadlift is probably the most popular exercise to use straps for.
When the weights get heavy, it is often the grip and not the back that gives out first.
Straps make it possible to focus on technique and the posterior chain rather than the hands.
2. Romanian Deadlifts (RDL)
Romanian Deadlifts are a fantastic exercise for hamstrings and glutes.
Straps make it easier to maintain tension throughout the set and allow you to focus on the posterior chain rather than the grip.
3. Barbell Rows
Barbell Rows are one of the best back exercises.
Many use straps to get better contact with the back muscles and avoid the forearms becoming the limiting factor.
4. Dumbbell Rows
With heavy dumbbells, the grip is often challenged.
Straps make it easier to keep focus on the lats and upper back.
5. T-Bar Rows
T-Bar Rows are an exercise where many experience a big difference with straps.
The extra support allows for more quality repetitions.
6. Lat Pulldown
Many use straps for lat pulldown to get better contact with the lats and reduce strain on the forearms.
7. Cable Rows
At high repetitions, straps can help maintain constant tension in the back.
8. Shrugs
Shrugs with heavy weights significantly challenge the grip.
Straps make it possible to focus on the traps rather than the hands.
9. Pull Ups
For weighted pull ups or high repetitions, straps can help keep focus on the back.
10. Rack Pulls
Rack Pulls are often performed with very heavy weights.
Many use straps here to ensure the grip does not become the limiting factor.
Should you use straps for all exercises?
No.
Many only use straps on the heaviest working sets.
For lighter sets or specific grip training, it often makes sense to train without straps.
Which straps are best?
At MakeIt, there are several models:
StrapIt Standard
The most popular choice.
StrapIt Premium
Extra comfort for high volume and heavy lifts.
StrapIt Short
Perfect for rows, pulldowns, and smaller hands.
Danish-made lifting straps since 2014
At MakeIt, we have produced StrapIt lifting straps in Denmark since 2014.
More than 50,000 pairs have been sold to strength trainers across Europe, and our straps are developed with a focus on quality, comfort, and durability.
Conclusion
Lifting straps can be used in many different exercises, but they are especially effective in heavy pulling exercises.
If your grip limits your back training, straps can help you get more quality repetitions and better muscle contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which exercises are straps best for?
Deadlifts, Romanian Deadlifts, rows, lat pulldowns, and shrugs are among the most popular.
Should you use straps for all exercises?
No. Many only use them on the heaviest sets.
Are straps good for back training?
Yes, they are often used to get better contact with the back muscles.
Can you use straps for pull ups?
Yes, especially for weighted pull ups and high repetitions.
Which straps are best?
Most choose StrapIt Standard, while Premium offers extra comfort.
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