mechanistic
Analysis v1
Strong Support
We don’t know if straps made people pull harder because they changed how they moved, or just because their hands held on better.
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Evidence from Studies
Supporting (1)
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The Effect of Lifting Straps Use on Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Strength Performance
Randomized Controlled Trial
Human
The study found that using lifting straps helped guys pull harder in a strength test because the straps made it easier to hold the bar, not because they changed how their body moved — and the researchers admitted they didn’t check if body mechanics changed, which is exactly what the claim says.
Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found
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