Just wondering how often you guys go through a pair of straps. I have been using straps for my high and low pulls. Most recently doing all low pulls because of my shoulder. I dont know if I generate more force with the clean grip low pulls or what but I am going through a pair of straps about once a month.
I was using cheap cotton ones as they are like $3.50 a pair or so here in China. Last week I figured I would try out some more expensive ones and bought some really nice leather ones expecting them to last longer. They were really nice and long and supple etc. I ripped through one of them yesterday on my first workout with them! So, I am going to go back to the cheap cotton ones but buy 2 or three pairs so I have them on-hand as I a rip through them.
All of my straps are from Spud Inc. They will last forever and never break. I would only ever buy straps made by Spud inc, Ironmind, or Elite fts (also has the biggest selection)
Cool! Thanks for the advice on the brands! I just looked up the Harbinger and Spud inc. straps. The Spud inc ones are $15 in the US, 415 rmb ($70) here. Harbinger big grip a little more reasonable at $40. I guess I will wait till my yearly trip home for the holidays to pick up a pair.
Bill Starr taught me how to make lifting straps out of old seat-belts. He had like 2-3 pair in the college weight room that everyone on the football and lacrosse team used year round. They will outlast you…