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Lifting straps are simple yet ingenious tools for those in weight training programs. These products are made of cotton or a stronger material such as leather that wraps around a bar and a person's wrists. Essentially, they allow a person to lift more weight than they would normally be capable of lifting due to their grip. They are useful for a number of different exercises, especially ones that target large muscles of the back and legs, which may outpace the arms in terms of strength development. For anyone, who is limited by their current grip, these products are a great option for extending their training and keeping up with their physical fitness goals.
However, a word of caution is necessary. Outpacing your grip, especially if your physical fitness program is a complete body workout, is normal, but it is also a warning sign that you may be pushing your weight limits too far. The use of these products will come up at some point and they provide a level of added safety even if your grip is completely fine with the current level of weight. But many people use this option as an excuse to use more weight than they are capable of doing, which can be very dangerous.
If you are at a point where you may need these products, it's useful to prepare your grip by doing plenty of arm and forearm exercises to increase the strength of your grip. This should be done as an extension of your current workout. Needing these products is also a good sign since it shows definite progress in your physical fitness program.
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