What are lifting grips and how do they work?
Lifting grips are supportive devices that wrap around your hands and wrists to improve grip strength and reduce fatigue during pulling movements. Unlike lifting straps, grips provide palm protection while enhancing your natural grip. Explore our hand grips straps collection to understand how these tools can improve your pulling performance and reduce grip fatigue.
What is the difference between lifting grips and lifting straps?
Lifting grips provide palm protection and grip enhancement while still requiring you to actively grip the bar, whereas lifting straps attach you to the bar and reduce grip demands entirely. Choose lifting straps for maximum grip assistance or lifting straps for deadlifting when your grip is the limiting factor in your lift performance.
Are lifting grips good for pull ups and deadlifts?
Yes, lifting grips work excellently for both pull ups and deadlifts by providing palm protection and enhanced grip security. They allow you to train longer without grip fatigue while building natural grip strength. Browse our strength equipment collection and read about combining movements in our squat and deadlift on same day guide.
What should I look for when buying weight lifting grips?
When buying weight lifting grips, look for durable materials, comfortable padding, secure wrist attachment, and proper sizing. Quality grips should protect your palms without interfering with natural grip patterns. Check out our hand grips straps collection and best tuff gear for top-rated options.
Can I use grip wraps instead of lifting straps?
Grip wraps serve as a middle ground between bare hands and full lifting straps, offering protection and grip enhancement without eliminating grip challenge entirely. This makes them excellent for building grip strength while protecting your hands. Compare grip wraps with our wrist wraps and lifting straps to find the right balance for your training.
How do I choose the right size lifting grips?
Lifting grip sizing depends on your hand circumference and personal preference for snugness. Measure around your palm at its widest point for the most accurate fit. Browse our hand grips straps and strength gear accessories for sizing guides and fit recommendations.
