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Title: Training equipment???
Post by: Puller on August 28, 2007, 06:22:03 PM

What, if any, equipment do you guys use while training? (belts, wraps, straps, etc...) I dont use anything and was wondering if a weight belt would help my lifts (and physique)? I only use straps once I go over 455 on the deads. Other than that I dont use anything.

Title: Re: Training equipment???
Post by: Rimbaud on August 28, 2007, 06:26:52 PM

The only piece of training equipment I use is gloves. & I only use them about half the time. The gloves I use have wrist wraps on them - I sprained my left wrist about a year or so ago & it still bothers me sometimes.

Title: Re: Training equipment???
Post by: Alex23 on August 28, 2007, 06:28:27 PM

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Title: Re: Training equipment???
Post by: Puller on August 28, 2007, 06:29:38 PM

Thanks for the phenominal feedback alex, I cant wait to alter my training

Title: Re: Training equipment???
Post by: WOOO on August 28, 2007, 06:30:23 PM

i use straps on back day, and for shrugs on shoulder day..

i also consider headphones to be mandatory gym equipment

Title: Re: Training equipment???
Post by: Alex23 on August 28, 2007, 06:39:30 PM

Quote from: Puller on August 28, 2007, 06:29:38 PM

Thanks for the phenominal feedback alex, I cant wait to alter my training

I'm being serious. Never suffered from a "cock 45"; while loading the plates?

Better safe than sorry.

Plus it prevents my junks from shifting while legpressing.

Title: Re: Training equipment???
Post by: Bluto on August 29, 2007, 03:40:22 AM

belt or no belt is an old debate. some swear by it. others claim it does more harm than good. ive yet to figure out who's right  ;)
personally i dont use one. i use chalk, headphones, knee sleeves... thats about it. straps might be a good idea if you feel your grip give away before your back does. some kinda wrist support might be good if you do heavy presses.
but be careful so you dont end up like branch warren. (knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, straps, wrist wrapes, woolen hat etc)

Title: Re: Training equipment???
Post by: Mike on August 29, 2007, 04:37:41 AM

Quote from: WOOO on August 28, 2007, 06:30:23 PM

i use straps on back day, and for shrugs on shoulder day..

i also consider headphones to be mandatory gym equipment

Pretty much the same though I use straps very infrequently, i.e. once a month. 

The Ipod is my only mandatory piece of training equipment.  I will use wrist wraps, elbow or knee sleeves if I have pain/swelling there from a sports injury but never to help with a lift.