Straps Help You Pull Harder Without Squeezing
The Effect of Lifting Straps Use on Isometric Mid-Thigh Pull Strength Performance
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The study claims straps improve '1RM performance' in deadlifts—despite never testing a single deadlift.
Most people assume this study proves straps help with real lifts, but the researchers only measured isometric pulls on a machine. The conclusion overreaches the data.
Practical Takeaways
Use straps during high-volume pulling workouts to avoid grip fatigue and focus on back/leg development.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The study claims straps improve '1RM performance' in deadlifts—despite never testing a single deadlift.
Most people assume this study proves straps help with real lifts, but the researchers only measured isometric pulls on a machine. The conclusion overreaches the data.
Practical Takeaways
Use straps during high-volume pulling workouts to avoid grip fatigue and focus on back/leg development.
Publication
Journal
Akdeniz Spor Bilimleri Dergisi
Year
2024
Authors
Mustafa Cebel Torun, Samet Torun, Çağrı Çelenk
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Claims (6)
This study only tested young men — we don’t know if straps help women, older people, or those with weak grips.
When people used straps to hold the bar while pulling hard on a machine, they could pull harder than when they held it with their hands alone.
The use of lifting straps significantly increases maximal lifting capacity by reducing grip fatigue as a limiting factor.
Straps help you hold onto the bar better, so your hands don’t give out before your legs and back are done working.
We don’t know if straps made people pull harder because they changed how they moved, or just because their hands held on better.