Wrist Wraps

To stabilise, strengthen and protect your wrists during exercise, you can use a wrist support, also called a wrist guard or wrist wraps.

What are wrist wraps?

They are a type of wrist wrap that you attach with Velcro and that give you better support and protection when working out at the gym. There are wrist wraps and supports for many different sports and activities, but here we’re focusing solely on wrist supports for the gym.

These wrist wraps are harder and stiffer than boxing wraps, for example, and will essentially “lock” your wrist in a straight position. They are available in various lengths between about 30-60 cm.

Benefits of wrist supports for the gym

The most common use is probably press exercises in the gym, such as bench presses. Many people have problems with their wrists when bench pressing and with a good pair of wrist wraps, they can gain a lot of weight. It’s also common for people to injure their wrists during press exercises, in which case a wrist wrap can be useful for rehab or prevention.

Of course, it’s good to train up your wrists naturally too, but on the heavy lifts you can use your wraps. The principle of using them only on heavy lifts is the same as for a lifting belt.

What are the best wrist wraps to buy?

You should buy a good quality pair of wrist wraps that provide good support. Often longer wraps are better than shorter ones. The wrist wraps that are around 30 cm (12 inches) are often considered a bit inadequate. It is better to go for wraps that are around 45-60 cm (18-24 inches).

Thunder Fitness sells sturdy and quality wrist wraps in 2 different sizes, 46 and 61 cm. With their help you will get more support, protection and impact from your gym workout.

Buy a pair of wrist wraps today and maximize your workout!