Author Topic: I saw a dude wearing straps as he performed dumbbell alternate curls (Read 5976 times)

wes · « **Reply #25 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:43:04 PM »

Great set Jason,even though the straps were a bit douchey!

Just kidding bro,great inclines for sure.

JasonH · « **Reply #26 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:44:39 PM »

Quote from: wes on January 07, 2014, 01:43:04 PM

Great set Jason,even though the straps were a bit douchey!

Just kidding bro,great inclines for sure.

Thanks man, yeah I have to admit I still wear them every workout, although I only use black ones now to match the rest of the clothing!

wes · « **Reply #27 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:46:16 PM »

Quote from: JasonH on January 07, 2014, 01:44:39 PM

Thanks man, yeah I have to admit I still wear them every workout, although I only use black ones now to match the rest of the clothing!

That`s more like it man,you must stay color coordinated for best gains!

Grape Ape · « **Reply #28 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:48:39 PM »

Quote from: Chiro Flex on January 07, 2014, 01:19:15 PM

Well if that's the case then call me Bob Paris!!

I thought they called you sperm boy.

wes · « **Reply #29 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:49:46 PM »

Quote from: Grape Ape on January 07, 2014, 01:48:39 PM

I thought they called you sperm boy.

Spunky or Spunk Boy to be exact!

Man of Steel · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2014, 02:16:06 PM »

I've seen a moustachioed, mulletted man use straps, chalk and two spotters for alt db curls with 60s.

Mr Nobody · « **Reply #31 on:** January 07, 2014, 02:18:28 PM »

WTF did you ever see Arnold prime time with straps for curls a weak ass excuse.

benchmstr · « **Reply #32 on:** January 07, 2014, 02:53:45 PM »

It's rare..but sometimes I have to use straps for curls due to really bad carpal tunnel flare ups

Bench

Nirvana · « **Reply #33 on:** January 07, 2014, 03:00:45 PM »

I use straps to take a piss.

Big Chiro Flex · « **Reply #34 on:** January 07, 2014, 03:30:22 PM »

Quote from: wes on January 07, 2014, 01:49:46 PM

Spunky or Spunk Boy to be exact!

X2

tommywishbone · « **Reply #35 on:** January 07, 2014, 03:55:41 PM »

-Wide grip overhand chins
-Low pulleys row if you are using the entire stack
-Dumbell shrugs over 125's
-Barbell shrugs over 225
-One arm dumbell rows over 125's

Anything else = a severe beating.

The True Adonis · « **Reply #36 on:** January 07, 2014, 03:58:39 PM »

I like how touchy people are over straps. hahaha

Parker · « **Reply #37 on:** January 07, 2014, 04:04:29 PM »

Quote from: Chiro Flex on January 07, 2014, 11:31:24 AM

Barbell shrugs or deads.

Anything else is outright homosexuality.

Queue the obligatory pics of Zach Khan and Phil Heath doing barbell curls with with straps on.

Shockwave · « **Reply #38 on:** January 07, 2014, 04:20:53 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on January 07, 2014, 03:58:39 PM

I like how touchy people are over straps. hahaha

seriously. Any exercise that your grip is limiting factor can benefit from straps IMHO.... it may look gay but if youre trying to exhaust muscle and you cant because your grip is the weak link (and will always be in most cases), why not use them?

wes · « **Reply #39 on:** January 07, 2014, 04:30:03 PM »

I always use them on back and traps,fuck it,when I want to build my grip or forearms,I just work them seperately.

There`s no way you can tax your back fully before your grip gives out.

I do not however use then on cable crossovers!

_aj_ · « **Reply #40 on:** January 07, 2014, 04:32:48 PM »

I don't use them unless I am going heavy in shrugs. I used to use them a lot, but got stronger, I guess.

Nirvana · « **Reply #41 on:** January 07, 2014, 06:54:53 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on January 07, 2014, 03:58:39 PM

I like how touchy people are over straps. hahaha

they must've seen daddy come home from a hard back workout and abuse mommy with the straps when they were kids

RUDE BUOY · « **Reply #42 on:** January 07, 2014, 07:05:52 PM »

Quote from: Chiro Flex on January 07, 2014, 11:31:24 AM

Barbell shrugs or deads.

Anything else is outright homosexuality.

i lol'd

Rambone · « **Reply #43 on:** January 07, 2014, 07:12:37 PM »

Completely unrelated, but I once saw a dude (some old queen) wear a jock strap over his shorts while training at the same gym Jason Genova works out at. True story.

lightweight · « **Reply #44 on:** January 07, 2014, 07:32:37 PM »

chaos · « **Reply #45 on:** January 07, 2014, 07:43:01 PM »

Lol.....straps....

Dr.J · « **Reply #46 on:** January 07, 2014, 07:43:52 PM »

So you where looking at dudes???

ESFitness · « **Reply #47 on:** January 08, 2014, 12:42:00 AM »

I use Versa-Grip's for back-day (for every set of everything). they're the best fucking thing I've ever 'inherited' (dude from Canada was in the gym for 1 day and forgot them, so I'm keeping them till next year when he comes back .lol).

straps are a fucking pain in the ass to use, and I have small wrists so they hurt like hell when power shrugging 700+

on the rare occasion I did try them for db curls, I actually liked them. felt like the db and my arm were 1 solid piece. same for db laterals... don't believe I ever used them for pressing

chaos · « **Reply #48 on:** January 08, 2014, 06:03:28 AM »

Straps....lol.....

OTHstrong · « **Reply #49 on:** January 08, 2014, 06:07:50 AM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on January 07, 2014, 11:58:07 AM

Straps for Bicep curls really does work well. Give it a try. Really focus on supination.

Quote from: Shockwave on January 07, 2014, 04:20:53 PM

seriously. Any exercise that your grip is limiting factor can benefit from straps IMHO.... it may look gay but if youre trying to exhaust muscle and you cant because your grip is the weak link (and will always be in most cases), why not use them?

this^^^^

Funny I use straps when dumbbell curl too, it has a nice feeling, make fun me all you want but I can bench 500lb