straps for deadlifts

[Shaher]

funny story at the gym I was lifting in the corner using straps and i was being pretty loud and this big jacked dude comes screaming from the other side yelling at me saying I was being too loud. I am like WTF dude go to planet fitness and he then called me a pussy for using straps for deadlifts and everyone laughed at me. what do you guys think about straps?

 

[going2cycle]

I dont use straps for deadlifts, it makes you weak. It's not smart to use them build your wrists.

 

[SteveSmi]

i lift raw and i never recommend using straps. defeats the purpose of getting stronger using a cheat

 

[Mobster]

Apart from him being a dick yeah straps are for pussies lol.

 

[dylangemelli]

ive never been a fan of them bro

 

[cbbram]

well i'm laughing at you too

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

As a general rule I do not recommend them. If you were really trying to focus on lower back development then I suppose they could be beneficial.

 

[Tazz]

nice story.

 

[P0N]

Use mixed grip or hook grip if you are having trouble holding on when deadlifting or you are never going to build grip strength.