Wrist Wraps vs Wrist Straps: Comparison, Pros & Cons

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Wrist Wraps vs Wrist Straps Comparison, Pros
Cons
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• Wrist wraps vs wrist straps is a strange debate
  within the lifting communities, as both
  accessories are designed to help with different
  aspects of your training. In this article, we
  will discuss when to use wrist wraps and straps,
  what they do and how both can be useful,
  depending on your training program.

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What Are Wrist Wraps?

• Wrist wraps are typically used by weightlifters,
  Olympic athletes, and Strongmen who frequently
  train with heavy weight. Their main function is
  to support and stabilize the wrist joints so that
  the chance of injuries is reduced. Using wrist
  wraps for weightlifting is a must as they are an
  accessory that stabilizes the wrist and forearm
  and helps the hand remain stable, even when
  lifting a lot of weight.

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When and Why Do You Need Wrist Wraps?

• The main function of wrist wraps is to stabilize
  the wrist and help prevent possible injuries when
  lifting heavy weights. Knowing this, we can
  safely conclude that wrist wraps should be worn
  only on heavy lifting days when youre performing
  pressing exercises such as snatch, jerk, overhead
  or bench press. A good tip is to use wrist
  wraps only when youre going above 80 of your
  one-rep max or when youre going through a whole
  session that requires you to lift close to your
  maximum constantly.

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Pros and Cons of Wrist Wraps for Lifting

• Now that you have your answer to the question
  what do wrist wraps do? and what they are,
  lets check out the pros and cons of using them
  in training.
• Pros
• Help to stabilize the wrist joint.
• Prevent injuries.
• Give additional support to the forearm and the
  wrist.
• Long-lasting one quality pair can be used for
  many years.

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• Cons
• Can lead to instability in the wrist if you
  over-use them, as your wrist becomes reliant on
  the additional support.
• If you dont wear them correctly, they can lead
  to injuries.
• Not all of them are made equal and so choosing
  the correct type is key, as cotton ones feel
  lighter on the wrist, but velcro ones are the
  kind of wrist wraps you need for heavy lifting.

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What are Wrist Straps?

• Wrist straps are lifting accessories looped
  around the wrist and then wrapped around the bar
  with the sole purpose of creating a hook-like
  grip for the lifter. The main idea of
  weightlifting wrist straps is to help the lifter
  grip more weight. Typically, they are used by
  athletes who have been training for a long time
  and can now lift more weight than their grip
  allows. Thats where wrist straps come in handy,
  as they allow lifters to continue working on
  their strength, even when their grip fails them.

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When and Why Do You Need Wrist Straps?

• Most weightlifters use wrist straps whenever they
  want to train heavy, typically close to their
  maximum. Often, in such situations, grip strength
  can become an issue, as experienced lifters can
  lift heavier weights than their grip allows them
  to. In gyms, you will rarely see someone doing a
  heavy deadlift without using straps, and theres
  a good reason for that wrist straps eliminate
  the demand for grip strength and help lock the
  wrist to the bar. In addition, they eliminate the
  possibility of grip failure and enable lifters to
  do more reps.