Effects of Lifting Straps on Biomechanics of Deadlift A Case Study

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to  evaluate muscle activities while performing deadlift with or  without lifting straps. Ultimately, the finding from the present study was intended to be used for the use of lifting  straps in weight training by examining its usefulness. Since  the lifting strap wraps the bar with a string and holds the  grip, it allows lifting more weight than one can lift. If the  weight exceeds the limit, the bar wrapped with the lifting  strap is suspended from the arm that is being pulled by the  lifting strap. Therefore, it was speculated that the triceps of  the supporting arm was more activated.