Hi Team,I get asked a lot about the thumb loop on the Wrist Wraps, so I thought it may make for a interesting article for the "How to and Why" section on Getstrength.com"What is the idea behind thumb loop on the wrist wrap and do I have to use it?"Seems simple right...... Well its definitely up to the individual.The thumb loop on the wrist wrap can be used to help adjust the tension of the wrist wrap depending on the individual athlete's requirements but by no means is it crucial, most athletes … [Read more...] about Wrist Wraps – What is a thumb loop?
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New Xfit Light Wrist Wraps
Hi Team, We have a new Wrist Wrap for sale in our store. The Getstrength Xfit Light Wrist Wraps was designed for Crossfit and Olympic Lifting. 18 Inch Super Stretch Wraps The light and stretchy material will give you support without compromising flexibility in the wrists. Comes with thumb loops for easy adjustment. Length is 18 inches Velcro tightener … [Read more...] about New Xfit Light Wrist Wraps
How to use Wrist Wraps
My first post in this series of How to and Why articles and videos will be to answer the most emailed questions we get in detail.How to use Wrist Wraps and what Wrist Wrap should I be using?How you use the wrist wrap will depend on the result you are trying to achieve and of course the exercise you are performing.Wrist Injury If you have a wrist injury and you are trying to remove all movement from the wrist, the wrist wrap will be wrapped tight and high up the hand. This will remove just about … [Read more...] about How to use Wrist Wraps
Wrist Wraps
Getstrength New Range of Wrist Wraps available now for the GS Store GS Heavy Duty Wrist Wraps (pair) Length 50 cm With thumb loop Use for Standard Heavy Duty Wrist Support. GS Super Heavy Wrist Wraps (pair) Length 50 cm With thumb loop Use for Pro Super Heavy Duty Wrist Support. Not recommended for beginner lifters GS Double Super Heavy Wrist Wraps (pair) Length 50 cm With thumb loop Use for Elite Heavy Duty Wrist Support. The ultimate in strong … [Read more...] about Wrist Wraps
What is the difference between the normal standard Wrist Wraps and the new GS Power Wraps?
Hi, What is the difference between the normal standard Wrist Wraps and the new GS Power Wraps you guys are now selling? How do I use the new GS Power Wrap? Thanks very much for the questions. The biggest difference is the material the GS wrist wraps/supports are made from. The normal GS standard Wrist Wraps are manufactured from elasticated webbing of various densities, whereas the GS Power Wraps are made from a light, non-stretch nylon fabric. The other point of difference is how the … [Read more...] about What is the difference between the normal standard Wrist Wraps and the new GS Power Wraps?