For weightlifters, this accessory is necessary, as there are huge weights in their exercises. How do wrist straps act on the load, and why can they be used to increase the number of repetitions?
Description
Athletes who work out in the gym lift heavy weight. Strong muscles of the forearms are required to lift it. But if this force is not enough, and for good results in pumping the target muscle it is necessary to raise this weight, then carpal belts are often used. They partially or completely relieve the load of the forearms, which allows you to concentrate on working out the muscle that acts in this exercise.
In modern stores it will not be difficult to find such an accessory. In addition, there are a huge number of varieties, both in size and colors, and in the functions of the wrist straps.
It is best to make such belts yourself, in order to choose the most comfortable material, as well as adjust the size to fit your own brushes.
What exercises are in demand?
There are a number of movements in which the use of wrist straps for traction is most appropriate. These include:
- deadlift;
- tilt dumbbell traction;
- pull-ups on the crossbar with weights;
- jerk of kettlebell.
Varieties of belts
In addition to the fact that wrist dressings vary in size, they also have different purposes:
- Open wrist straps. They partially remove the load from the forearms, which means that efforts are also required to hold the projectile. Such belts are the most common and optimal, since they work enough on the forearm.
- Belts with hooks. This kind of completely isolates the lower part of the hands. Such loops are intended for lifting such weights that an athlete cannot lift without additional equipment.
- Closed belts. They are similar to the previous variety, as they also completely remove the load from the forearms. Perfectly carry out functions of wrist belts for a horizontal bar.
The straps differ in the material of manufacture. So, you should choose belts from nylon, if you want to quickly throw a shell. For a more tenacious grip, it is recommended to pay attention to products made of cotton or leather.
Recommendations for use
Professional athletes recommend:
- Do not use any kind of belt when lifting light weight. That is, if the muscles of the forearms withstand the load that rests on them when pumping another muscle, then there is no need to use wrist straps. Otherwise, the lower part of the hands will lag due to the fact that it does not receive enough load.
- The equipment is mainly used among professional bodybuilders. For beginners, such an accessory will be useless, since a lot of weight is not present in their training, which means that the load on the forearms is balanced with the main burden on other muscles.
- The part of the strap that should cover the neck should be more than 20 centimeters long with the main part fully secured to the hand.
- When putting the belt on the hand, make sure that the middle of the free part of the belt appears on the outside of the wrist to avoid rubbing or injuring the wrist area. Only in this position will the accessory be as effective as possible.
- Do not allow the belt to twist when working with weight. This is fraught with sensations of pain, which entails a decrease in the effectiveness of the exercise.
- Free parts are fixed by pressing them with the thumbs to the bar. This situation will exclude the disruption of the projectile from the hands and is the only correct one.
Conclusion
It is very important to use belts only in those cases when lifting a large weight is required, and to observe the ideal technique for performing the exercise. For other cases, the straps are more likely to not help, but they will hurt, as the muscles will be pumped unevenly and some imbalance will be created. It must be remembered that the use of wrist straps is addictive. This is another reason to use these accessories only for their intended purpose for a large mass of shells.