When to wear weight lifting wrist straps?

They are commonly used for pressing and overhead lifts. They should only be used when you are performing max/heavy sets. Wrist wraps are a great weightlifting accessory to have, but you shouldn't rely on them. Relying on wrist wraps for every type of lift can lead to poor mobility in the upper body. So only use them for your heaviest lifts!


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How to wear weight lifting wrist straps?

Step 1: Find the thumb loop and line it up with the inside of your wrists.

Step 2: Put your thumb through the loop so the wrist wrap is in place on your hand.

Step 3: Wrap your wrist with the velcro side facing in. The velcro needs to be on the outside of the wrist once you're done wrapping. Keep the edges aligned while you wrap it around your wrists.

Step 4: Wrap it until it's comfortably tight and secure it with the velcro. It should be tight enough to put pressure, but not too tight that it causes discomfort.

Extra tip: Make sure that the wrist wrap covers the wrist joint enough to create support. If it’s set below the joint then the they become useless!

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