Weighted dips are versatile compound exercises that are great for improving upper body strength, power, and functional mobility when performed correctly. We offer a wide range of payment options, including the convenience of Klarna, to make your purchasing experience hassle-free. A metal hook attached to the band hangs below the palm and is wrapped around the bar between your fingers. They have a curved or hook-shaped metal or plastic component that attaches to the barbell, dumbbell or weight machine and they help your grip so your main focus can be on the lift. With multiple European and World titles under his belt, he has showcased his prowess in two Olympic Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012).

It is possible to go beyond these weight limits, but you run the risk of durability becoming an issue, or the weight rolling out of the hook if your barbell rotates. Lifting hooks are plastic or metal tools that hook around the barbell and completely take the load off your grip.

Designed for bodybuilders, power lifters or weight trainers, this strap will help protect your wrists against damage or strain whilst lifting. They are essentially long pieces of fabric that you loop around your wrist, and then loop again around whatever you are trying to hold onto.

However, as one branches out from the velcro padding at the wrists, this difference becomes more apparent. Lift bigger, better and with more control, and let these workout training straps help you spread the weight of each lift to your arms, back and shoulders.Lifting hooks are still relatively cheap and portable, are faster to use than lifting straps, and are a fairly safe way to improve gripping strength on weights less than 300 lbs. So many accessories make their way into weightlifters’ hands, it’s hard to keep track of them sometimes. The hook features a padded rubber surface, non-slip grip and comfortable fabric - helping you to hit your personal best in comfort. Match the straps to your lifting capacity and your workouts and make sure they’re in good condition (without frays, loose thread, etc. You’ll be able to do all of this while ensuring you’re training the muscles you actually want to develop, without the constant fear of your grip giving out at any time.

Some people refer to supersetting as hitting the same muscle group with say a compound movement followed by an isolation movement (as in pre-exhaust). Your hand becomes very tightly tied to the bar while still allowing your fingers to grip around the bar too, which removes any risks of slipping. Like with lifting hooks, the first step towards successfully using straps is to pick the ones that are right for you. Lifting straps are much more foolproof than lifting hooks, and they are much less likely to fail suddenly and force you to drop the weight you are trying to lift. Lifting hooks secure to a barbell very quickly, so you don’t have to waste time fiddling with your equipment to make sure that you are secure.Get maximum wrist support with these gel padded lifting straps, designed for bodybuilders, power lifters, weight trainers and serious stackers.