This can result in dropping the weight, cutting a set short due to loss of focus, or even injury. The grip is comprised of a group of small finger flexor muscles in the forearm. These finger flexor muscles see diagram are connected to the fingers by tendons passing through the wrists. Also running through the wrists are arteries for blood flow, and nerves.
These small finger flexor muscles allow the hands to hold onto and carry the weight on the weightlifting bar. In order to gain maximum development and isolation of the larger muscles in the body - such as the back, arms, and chest - the grip and hands need to be protected and supported.
They are comfortable, easy to use, and quite simply… they WORK! Versa Gripps allow the user to concentrate on the larger muscle groups while not thinking or worrying about their grip. Thanks to Versa Gripps I was able to perform large-volume pull up sets with open tears on my hands without any problem.
To test the grip action of Versa Gripps, I used them for some heavy triples in the deadlift. Truthfully, using Versa Gripps felt like cheating, especially when compared to historically lifting without straps.
When I was in college I was introduced to weightlifting straps, and the idea of hooking myself into a heavy load like that, especially for one of the Olympic lifts was frightening to me. Unlike traditional, low-tech weightlifting straps, simply letting go frees you and your hands from the bar. This safety factor is invaluable, especially when utilizing Versa Gripps for more dynamic lifts, like the clean.
In my opinion, Versa Gripps may have a place in the gym bag of nearly any type of person who is moving through large volume pull ups or large loads with a barbell, both pulling from the floor or going overhead. Now, there are weightlifting straps, wrist wraps, and grips all wrapped into one. How about that for a combo.
Anyway, great review. Will buy one day! Thanks Jay! You always seem to write an article on something I have a question about. Please do an article on proper form for the workouts highlighted in the muscle building workout routine. What a coincidence. I just received my versa gripps yesterday and tried them out. It beats the hell out of straps. Yup, this is true. Do they work well while lifting weight? Just a quick question! I didnt see any article about stretching?
Thanks in advance. Already got you covered. Read this one. I know nothing about this and i need some guidance regarding good quality materials nothing too fancy though.
Perhaps you could recommend me some online shop? Or anything you think i should aware of before buying gym equipment, like what exactly do i need in the first place? This one might help. Hi Jay! I have a question. I follow muscle building workout routine from your ebook. However my rear shoulder is kinda weak. I would also like to get bigger forearms.
So my question is when or where should I put few more exercises for these 2 parts? And how often,is once a month ok? Thank you.
A couple of higher reps sets e. Thinking about getting these for pullups. My hands get crushed on pullups and I spend way too long strapping myself to the bar since I got 45lbs or more hanging between my legs. But I can see how these could be awesome for pullups, lat pulldowns, and possibly bench since Dexter Jackson uses them for bench.
To me, as a fitness enthusiast interested in functional muscle muscle that actually works, not just ornament beach wear that speaks pretty loudly.
I also understand that you might have possibly been paid to sell this product and that might be just a sales pitch at making the product look better by knocking a few potential legitimate claims. If you use your grip everyday…train them everyday. If no one is complaining? Why should training grip strength be avoided? Just to sell these products? Unlike waist belts that help prevent injury, wrist straps appear to cheat you of your forearm strength and less with injury prevention.
I disagree with pretty much all of this. Have you read my article about straps? At that point, the grip becomes a hindrance to progressing in back development. Wrist straps become valuable tools for enabling back development thereafter. That enabled my upper and lower back to handle loads beyond my grip capacity but also continued to improve my grip. Forearms are no different than calves — they require intense workouts followed by relative rest days.
Training grip every day in the way you suggest is equivalent to training calves every day and expecting them to grow despite the overwork. Other world-class bodybuilders DO use straps. And, nawwww…a belt IS like straps. With the palm piece of the Versa Gripps lying against the palm of your hand and the weightlifting bar resting on top of the grip, grasp the weightlifting bar as you normally would to perform a pushing exercise.
Versa Gripps are an extremely versatile product. They can be used to enhance almost any exercise in the gym. They are effective in all pushing and pulling exercises. SHOP versa gripps xtreme pro classic fit Customize extras. SHOP versa gripps Customize extras. How to Use. Once in, grasp the palm piece securely, aligning your thumb with the cutout and tighten the strap with the other hand. The Versa Gripp should fit comfortably around the wrist not too tight!
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