All About WRIST WRAPS for Bench Press and Overhead Press

Learn when, why and how to use wrist wraps for lifting. Did you know there's a left hand and right hand version?!
Wrist wraps, which are different from lifting straps, can help prevent wrist extension (bent wrists) on heavy pressing movements such as the bench press or overhead press. Wrist wraps can become a crutch, so make sure you wear them only for heavier pressing movements where you struggle to maintain wrist straightness.
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[@Rahul0202Bhatt]

Short, simple and to the point. Exactly how it should be. Thank you Sir for the video :)

[@BarbellLogic]

Thank YOU for watching...and for the kind words.

[@Unholyspirit]

Best video I found on wrist wraps. You actually told me what I needed to hear. Ty for the info!

[@BarbellLogic]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching the video & glhf with training :D

[@LaughingSpartan]

Helpful video😄

[@endryl08]

Agreed !!

[@justinhernn]

Fr

[@OriGummie]

Thanks for the video. I'm a skinny Asian dude, and my wrists are the size of a match. I recently injured my left wrist on a bench press. Hopefully wraps are gonna help me avoid injuries in the future

[@PlatinumSan]

Same here, I had to get a serious wrist splint to help heal my wrist before going back to my lifts. These splints have a metal rod to really stabilise your wrist so that you don't move/injure it more while you are healing.

[@bobsacamano4]

This is a common issue for me. No matter how much I try to strengthen my grip or wrists, increasing the weight on bigger lifts usually leaves me with 1-3 sprains per year and it sucks. I'm on a break week right now because of this shit

[@cowabungusdingus16]

@@bobsacamano4 super late reply but instead of taking a full week break from the gym why don’t you just deload for the week?

[@mitsukiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

Lmao you just described me and my situation

[@reactking7093]

​@@bobsacamano4 I felt the same way I have relatively small wrists. And honestly I had to change how I lifted. I realized that my form was off and that my left wrist was prone to bending. So I basically had to purposely hold my left wrist straight. Eventually over time it got stronger. So now I don't experience wrist sprains. But recently I got some wrist straps just in case.

[@ahhutter]

Best video I found. Thanks for going in depth. Someone who finally told me how to actually wear one

[@owenmercado8871]

Idk how this video so accurate and on point. All that you wanna hear and learn about wrist wraps are on this 6 min. video.

[@germas369]

thank you for the advice. been training for a few years but never considered. ill be using these now 👍

[@Comrade_Chloe]

Thank your for getting straight to the point. I broke both of my wrists as a kid and I’ve found getting closer and closer to 200lbs on bench press that it’s getting hard for me to keep them in line with my arm.

[@endryl08]

Best video on the Subject I found ! props from Brazil my friend !

[@TomASS6185]

Thank you very much. Your explanation is very clear and nice.

[@danielberrios4148]

Thank you !!! The only video on UA-cam that answers my question!!!

[@shellderp]

I had to figure this out on my own when I was having wrist pain on press. Helped a lot!

[@chrisscoleri1672]

Awesome video man. Perfectly explained wrist wraps. For me wrist wraps have always kept my confidence up on my heavy lifts and definitely helped preventing old wrist injuries from coming back. Recently upgraded to these 3x super heavy duty wrist wraps from goblin gear and 100% a game changer even more with protection, for me it just shows how important certain lifting gear is and id definitely encourage anyone to at least try wrist wraps out.

[@kainaatzulfiqar1900]

Thank you so much. Im getting mine next week and don't feel so clueless now

[@jonparkfitness]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@jassimbaluyot2828]

Thanks brooo!!! This help me a lot

[@nwsugianto]

You explained it really well, thank you.

[@billk5093]

Thanks for the advice my man!

[@ParvParashar]

Excellent video! Highly informative and comprehensive. Thank you for all the great videos. 🙏💪👍

[@harbirsingh8726]

Thanks!!! Straight to the point 👍

[@jacobkomnath7961]

Thanks dude. I am blessed my with grandfathers weak wrists lol. This'll help alot.

[@drakesherman6519]

This was very informative thank you

[@ajmendiola9031]

I thought I was using the wrist wrap wrongly. Thank you for this video!❤

[@phillipharden7016]

I like to use them when I curl, not for support but to remind me NOT bend my wrists

[@Bydey]

Just wanted to say what a great informative video. You answered all my questions. I will add that I currently use 18 inch ones and they give a lot of support. I couldn't imagine a 24 inch one. Plus one for the detailed explanation on how to specifically wrap them. That was the main reason I was here as I feel I've been wrapping them a little too low and it looks from this that I was correct. Will wrap more at the base of the hand now. Thanks again.

[@BarbellLogic]

Thanks for your comment. We're glad it helped.

[@hobomctavish9707]

I never thought to unhook the the thumb loops! What a dumbass I am.
Brilliant advice. Great video.
Cheers Matt 😊

[@Sr.Philpott]

Same

[@RonColetta-oh8mq]

I would you know though unless you did a little research?

[@bobsacamano4]

What's the point of the thumb loops? Just to get them on?

[@phoenyx_6146]

@@bobsacamano4 yup

[@Nabz1415]

Best explanation short nd simple love the video m8

[@yousofnoorsher7623]

Very helpful. Now I can make a right purchase

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Thanks, great help!

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Fantastic quality and information. Surprised at the level of quality with such a low sub count. Keep it up!

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[@rafaelakayuco9042]

I using for my elbow. Messed up my tendons. Works good for that.

[@jamessteal121]

Awesome mate
Thank you 🙏

[@theorhami7692]

I’ve been doing push pull leg split for 3 years and I’ve recently been unable to perform any upper body exercises because I’ve torn a ligament in my wrist. Been out of commission for 8 weeks now so as soon as I’m back into the gym, I’ll be takin all this information into consideration. Thanks for the video bossman

[@BarbellLogic]

Awesome. You might also consider a football bar with wrist wraps - some people have said that that helped their wrist as compared to a normal bar.

[@nickyb2261]

Thank you bro

[@danieloliver9930]

Thank you Great Vid.

[@samsonwallen4952]

Helpful thank you 🙏🏿

[@TAROTAI]

Your "cast' analogy is a great image. All of your advice is very well explained. Cheers!

[@BarbellLogic]

Thanks

[@galaktyczne_przygody]

Thanks. I had no idea how to properly wear it.

[@michaelbaptist5137]

Super useful guide - thank you so much

[@BarbellLogic]

Awesome...glad you liked it.

[@storyrewrites]

Very infomative and tight video. Thanks for the info.

[@BarbellLogic]

Thank you for watching & the comment.

[@tahneestoodley1953]

I’m double jointed in my wrists so it’s almost impossible to keep them straight. Haven’t been able to increase my bench at all for months. Definitely going to try using wrist wraps! Thanks

[@acoolxss2496]

Have you tried already?

[@ollvi]

@@acoolxss2496 she can't answer because she forgot to take wraps off after the set and kept them on for the entire training session, so her hands didn't get enough blood, so they needed to be amputated

[@bobsacamano4]

That got dark

[@garrettzkool63]

lmaoooo

[@mod2]

@@ollvi better luck next time

[@lopiklemoustique5513]

Just what I needed to know. Thanks

[@BarbellLogic]

Boom!

[@Basil__X]

Great video! The first one that popped up when I searched for wrist wraps use. Need to look no more. Thanks.

[@BarbellLogic]

Thanks for the comment.

[@happy-vf9tp]

Very useful advice,thank you!

[@alijuratli]

Man your channel is very helpful, your videos are very clear.
Thank you a lot

[@BarbellLogic]

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[@TheBigMe0w]

This was really helpful, thank you!

[@BarbellLogic]

Glad we could help...thanks for commenting!

[@mr.villain3363]

Thank you for your information sir.

[@BarbellLogic]

Thank you for your comment and viewership, sir.

[@IanRuns]

very helpful! thank you!!!💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

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[@charlesjones4285]

Now i'm new subscriber for this video!
Thanks it helps for beginner like me,
And i gonna buy a wrist wraps.

[@andrewpaulson2877]

Nice job,

[@carntspell]

Hands down the easiest to understand video on this topic. Extra points for him not seeing the need to take his shirt off.

[@BarbellLogic]

Love everything about this comment. Thanks!

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[@Jurvics]

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[@BarbellLogic]

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[@narsayin5788]

Great video

[@philipmohlin3887]

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[@amaankhan-in9br]

Please can you also make a video on wearing back belt on correct way while doing deadlifts.

[@vaibhavjaikarn3759]

Thanks for the explanation sir....really learning a lot from your channel ....love from India ❤️

[@BarbellLogic]

That's awesome to hear! Glad you're learning a lot, and hope all is well in India.

[@manjunathams8865]

Perfect

[@bryanweatherston4534]

I use WIR (wraps in reserve) to help determine the intensity each time I go around the wrist

[@zionmun5022]

underrated comment :D

[@Alexor715]

Finally someone wrapping it outside of wrist and not inside so the pesky thumbloops don't go into your palms. Thanks for the tutorial sir. 👏

[@BarbellLogic]

Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@truebroheezy]

This video was extremely helpful! I just purchased some wraps and needed directions 🤣

[@BarbellLogic]

Awesome...enjoy the wraps.

[@emilbashir2817]

Very informative!

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Great video mate

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Danke

[@PhilFitworldexposed]

Got some from rogue, keen to try them out.

[@TheRichard73]

I love you, thank you for the tips

[@brianmcdermott629]

What brand of wrist wraps do you use? The video was great, thanks a lot!

[@poldenodink52]

Great video! Keep up the good work! Now i’m ready to go! 💪Wish me Luck !

[@BarbellLogic]

Good luck! Please let us know how it goes!

[@DrStephenT]

Absolutely spot on advice! Esp the warning about overuse \ wrist weakness!!👊

[@BarbellLogic]

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Great video!

[@BarbellLogic]

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thanks for your help

[@BarbellLogic]

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Thank you

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[@RonColetta-oh8mq]

Thanks, good content.

[@BarbellLogic]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@FolksingerFitness]

Helpful, thanks.

[@BarbellLogic]

Thank you for watching & the comment!

[@Hassan_MM.]

Just Awesome

[@charshii3745]

Best channel. No bs

[@BarbellLogic]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@jiffjifferson5365]

Something that rarely gets talked about
Wrist wraps keeps ur wrist closed and tight while benching.
Why thats important: The bar wont slip and crush ur chest while benching.
Do a simple test.
Make a fist with one hand to simulate a bench press.
With the other hand squeeze the wrist that has the fist.
Now try slowly opening your fist.
You should notice a big difference
Protect yourselves especially during a heavy bench.

[@hamable1995]

nice i got me some and they look exactly the same so i guess it’s a um one size fits both wrists type of deal and it does fit so i guess it’s all good

[@oktayaygun]

thnx

[@rtylerlucas]

Thank you!!!

[@BarbellLogic]

Thank YOU!

[@oscarramos5197]

I was gonna say dope video, u kept it short and simple but seems like everybody beat me to it already lol

[@ronineditor9920]

I finally had to get wraps... I'm getting up there in age now, 45, 185 lbs, my heavy day flat bench was at 345/350... but now it's dropping down to around 325 because my one wrist can't take it anymore. My tendons are constantly hurting behind the thumb. Can't believe I've been lifting all my lift and had no idea how to use these so thanks for the video.

[@RonColetta-oh8mq]

put the wraps on your wrists will thank you brother.

[@ronineditor9920]

@@RonColetta-oh8mq Yeah man, been using them when I get to the heavier weight and it's been a lifesaver.

[@jlogan2228]

Same thing with my back and using straps. My hands just start to hurt abt halfway through my sessions and its either half ass my workouts or accept the fact my BACK is way larger and stronger than my freakin forearms and I cant limit myself to just what my natural grip can handle

[@ronineditor9920]

@@jlogan2228 Glad you're getting them. I hated having to do it but there's a time where we have to.

[@kamarrehawright7859]

thank you for showing me

[@BarbellLogic]

Thanks for watching.

[@JadenTaylor2107.]

Yeah I've been starting to get wrist pain and when I lift I just wrapped long socks around my wrist and it actually helped I think it's time to invest

[@BarbellLogic]

Nice...and good creativity with the socks

[@BarbellLogic]

Thank ya

[@MosswineHUNTERgang]

On point! Thanks a lot :)

[@BarbellLogic]

Thanks!

[@deroc0775]

Awesome . Got a new subscriber

[@BarbellLogic]

Much appreciated!

[@jeffreybabino8161]

Hi I have a pair of these thanks for your time and help 🏋️

[@BarbellLogic]

We are happy to help! Thanks for watching & commenting.

[@ennio5596]

Thnak you brother!

[@BarbellLogic]

Thank YOU

[@samivey8416]

Always great info and demo! Keep bringing it

[@jlogan2228]

Honestly i love straps and wraps because I have found myself many times struggling to finsih a set not bc my back or chest were tired, but bc my hands were worn out

[@BarbellLogic]

Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@samdigosta9155]

Today received my wraps and I searched for some videos and found urs. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@danielpower281]

Hi, what brand are wraps if you wouldn't mind sharing. thanks

[@samdigosta9155]

@@danielpower281 U can check the link.

[@captainbc52]

I'm lazy so I usually leave my wrist straps on the entire workout.... I just keep them really loose until I need them.

[@xStormTruckerx]

In the past year my wrists has starting to get a bit stiff / slight discomfort from doing really heavy bench, Overhead or a lot of sets of push up. Would it be wise to use wraps on PR sets when going extra heavy to avoid hurting my wrists? Not on all sets ofc.

[@dylanlascelle3345]

My wrists are so small that I can touch my pinky finger to my thumb when I grasp them. Always got some uncomfortable sensation when pressing heavy. Never thought to use wraps. Good video.

[@BarbellLogic]

We're glad you found it helpful!

[@user-fl6jf4pn2o]

What are the wrist wraps you use in the video?

[@landonmatthew]

this is perfect thanks so much!!! can you do a video on knee sleeves?

[@BarbellLogic]

What would you like to know on knee sleeves?

[@landonmatthew]

@@BarbellLogic Similar to this video - what’s their actual purpose (it seems most fitness related gear comes with misconceptions about their use case), types, materials, sizing, how to choose a good option, keep them on for the whole exercise? pull it off between sets? Are they even a good idea? I saw your video about how squatting with the right cueing should eliminate knee pain. An interesting thing i learned from this video was to pop off the wraps between sets. I do it anyways but I thought i was just a wimp, hahaha. Anyways, this video was done so well, and I can’t find anything near the caliber of your work on knee sleeves.

[@NateTheTalisman]

Thank you for such a great informative video 🔥 just started lifting heavy on the bench press & looking forward to purchasing a pair.
Where can I buy the ones in the video?

[@BarbellLogic]

They're from elite FTS but years old. The Rogue or EliteFTS sites have great options for wrist wraps!

[@RiccardoAtzeni]

I take SBD 60cm flex. Is a good choose?

[@renaldyandrean]

any reason on why should i keep or not the thumb loop on?