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.
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 when your grip is the limiting factor in your lift.
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.
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.
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.
