jack3d4life
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If so, which ones, what times and what lifts?
You guys use wraps or straps etc?
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casperthefriendly
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Straps for deadlifts, but that is it. Increasing your grip strength is the best way to develop forearms, so I don't use straps on any of my other lifts.
jack3d4life
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Same here, I don't lift with my ego anymore. That's just asking for an injury. What am I really gaining out of pulling 550 pounds off the floor one time anyways. Can I do it mind you? Sure I have no doubt in my mind. Am I going to? No I have nothing to prove
Inhuman2012
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Straps on deads over 315 and then sometimes I just keep them on for t-bar rows.
jack3d4life
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I use straps when I deadlift, but I only use them because my hands sweat. I would prefer to use chalk, but my gym doesn't allow for it.
Have you tried liquid chalk bro? Shit works wonders
jack3d4life
Slave to the needle
I wrap my knees on anything 275+ I'm too young to be screwing my joints up man. I figure I'll take care of myself now and my body will thank me for it later
jack3d4life
Slave to the needle
Not sure on the last time I actually used my wraps.. but usually anything 405 and under I'm good to go on
jack3d4life
Slave to the needle
Mmm tell me more about this lifting theory.. does it increase power output substantially?? Do you find your bodies cooling process to be remarkably faster due to lack of outer garments? Please divulge
jack3d4life
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Rofl my ranger panties will always have their special place in my heart and their designated llifting days
Mprtz
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Mmm tell me more about this lifting theory.. does it increase power output substantially?? Do you find your bodies cooling process to be remarkably faster due to lack of outer garments? Please divulge
It does help me keep cool and I just got used to it. Tried back squats with a sweatshirt to protect my back and started sweating like a pig. Now I just drape a towel over the bar.
Obviously, I work out in private.
jack3d4life
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Yeah I totally get it. I have a whole crossfit set up in my garage and I love it.
Inhuman2012
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I didn't use them till 405 a couple times then felt burned out when is break 495. 405 is my last warmup I usually hit it 15 then start 495 at 6's then work my way up dropping reps!
Straps are for pussys, I don't care what you think you can lift, if you have to lift with straps you still look like a pussy. Franco Columbu deadlifts 720 some pounds no straps no belt. If you cant lift it raw than maybe you just cant lift it. I personally have never used straps but I sure loose a lot of respect for any lifter i see useing them.
Inhuman2012
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Your opinion speaks volumes about your attitude and maturity level!
Respect is probably a word you shouldn't use till you understand it!
