When you set out on your fitness journey for the first time, it can be a good idea to use training gear such as straps. These simple, yet effective tools can greatly improve your training results and help you unfold your full potential. Straps are not only for athletes but for anyone who wants to get the most out of their training. So, what can you expect from using straps?
Grip strength and precision:
One of the main benefits of using straps is the improved grip strength. Whether you lift heavy weights, do pull-ups, or other pulls, a secure and firm grip is crucial. Straps allow you to achieve a solid grip, which minimizes the risk of your hands giving out before your muscles. By ensuring a stable grip, you can do more repetitions and lift heavier weights, resulting in increased strength and muscle growth.
Contact:
Straps also play a key role in improving your stability and contact during training. By fastening straps correctly around your wrists (see our guide), you gain a better connection to the muscles you are focusing on, as you "remove" a joint in the exercise. This is especially helpful for those who find it hard to feel the exercise in the desired muscles.
Targeted training of specific muscle groups:
This contact that straps provide allows you to isolate and target specific muscle groups more precisely. By using straps, you can focus on training certain muscles without worrying about grip strength. For example, during back exercises like lat pulldowns or low rows, you can concentrate on activating your lats and let go of thoughts about your grip. This results in better development of the target groups and more effective training.
Increased training volume:
Training volume, which is the total amount of work you perform during training, plays an important role in achieving progress and muscle growth. Straps can help you increase training volume by removing the limiting factor; the grip. This means you can perform more repetitions and lift heavier weights, resulting in greater stimulus for the muscles and better results over time.
Not all training gear is made equal. But gear like straps can be crucial for optimizing your training and achieving better results. They can help you challenge yourself and reach new heights on your fitness journey. So if you don’t already have some, I recommend you try our size guide and buy a pair of StrapIt in your favorite color (possibly with customized lettering?) and upgrade your training 💪
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