When people use straps but lift the same weight they normally lift without straps, they feel like it’s easier — but if they lift more weight because straps help, it feels just as hard as lifting without straps.

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Ergogenic effects of lifting straps on movement velocity, grip strength, perceived exertion and grip security during the deadlift exercise.

Randomized Controlled Trial

Human

2021 Feb 1

When people used lifting straps with the same weight they could lift without straps, they felt less tired than when lifting without straps or when using straps with a heavier weight. So the study supports the claim.

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Ergogenic effects of lifting straps on movement velocity, grip strength, perceived exertion and grip security during the deadlift exercise.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2020.113283

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