Raw Lifter, Wraps or Briefs?

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Just looking to drop a small amount of money on some lifting stuff, nothing fancy. I’ve got some bands and whatnot to play with at the moment.

Whenever I have some extra money lying around i want to buy something to spice the training up, for variety and overload. I’m deciding between a pair of briefs or some simple knee wraps. I squat just under 400 and sumo pull 435 last i tried. As far as I can tell, my quads are a weak point, as much as everyone says thats not possible, i just don’t train them much outside of ME or DE.

I just have a normal rack available, no monolift, which makes me question the briefs some? would it even be worth it to get briefs with my numbers or could they still help?

Once again, im just throwing a little cash into this, so if paying $50-60 isnt worth the buy for the items that’s good info, too.

Thanks guys

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Obvious answer seems to be wraps. Some federations allow wraps in the raw division and with a quick learning curve, you can instantly put pounds on your squat.

That being said, I have also contemplated briefs for raw training but have not come across anyone who champions that idea.

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[quote]mahwah wrote:
Obvious answer seems to be wraps. Some federations allow wraps in the raw division and with a quick learning curve, you can instantly put pounds on your squat.

That being said, I have also contemplated briefs for raw training but have not come across anyone who champions that idea. So I may dip my toe into single ply sometime in the near future.[/quote]

Not to mention that I know of zero federations that allow supportive briefs in raw competition.

Wraps can be useful, especially if you compete in a federation that allows it raw. Otherwise, there’s not a whole lot of “tools” out there in the way of support for raw lifters. Sleeves occasionally, again if it’s allowed. Wrist wraps if you don’t use them already. Shoes?

If you just want a change of pace/something different when a meet is pretty far out, I don’t think it should matter too much. But all said, wraps are likely your best bet.

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Do you even have a good belt yet? I would think that would be the priority.

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[quote]animus wrote:

[quote]mahwah wrote:
Obvious answer seems to be wraps. Some federations allow wraps in the raw division and with a quick learning curve, you can instantly put pounds on your squat.

That being said, I have also contemplated briefs for raw training but have not come across anyone who champions that idea. So I may dip my toe into single ply sometime in the near future.[/quote]

Not to mention that I know of zero federations that allow supportive briefs in raw competition.

Wraps can be useful, especially if you compete in a federation that allows it raw. Otherwise, there’s not a whole lot of “tools” out there in the way of support for raw lifters. Sleeves occasionally, again if it’s allowed. Wrist wraps if you don’t use them already. Shoes?

If you just want a change of pace/something different when a meet is pretty far out, I don’t think it should matter too much. But all said, wraps are likely your best bet.[/quote]

I know of zero federations that allow bands, chains, safety squat bars, camber bars, deadlifts off mats, board presses, SlingShots, etc., etc. It doesn’t mean that they can not be used to the benefit of raw lifters in training.

A pair of briefs can add anywhere between 50-200 pounds to what you’d be able to handle raw. Even though your form would likely change (depending on the type of briefs you get), you are still conditioning your body to handle heavier loads. If you squat 400 now, it’s not too much of a stretch for you to be able to handle 500 for a few reps in briefs. Do you know how light 400 will feel on your back after using 500?

Sometimes I’ll use a pair of loose briefs just to prevent my hips from getting beat up. I don’t get many pounds out of them, just the extra support sometimes goes a long way.

Regardless, you can’t go wrong with knee wraps.

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My list of Raw lifting goodies

Sick ass belt (I <3 Inzer forever lever 13mm)

Chalk: yeah, you need it, I sweat a lot, come on, just get some chalk, even if your gym does not allow it, be ninja

Wrist wraps (iron z’s or inzer grippers = <3)

Knee wraps (Inzer grippers=8lllllllD or APT strangulators)

Nose Tork: this spices up lifting, the bedroom, and call of duty on xbox live

Straps, yeah, I said it, straps. Come on bro use them for shit like shrugs and overloaded rack pulls, just do it, do it.

Bands, no need for briefs when you could just reverse band. Yeah briefs are diff, but hey brah do your thing

Ipod nano, yeah, just get it. Ive broken way too many phones and ipods dropping weights on them, the nano fits comforably on your collar, “but Achilles I have the ipod holster that goes on my bicep” Well then youre doing it wrong. None of those fit 20’ guns brah

A gym bag, to put all your stuff in… seriously, just get one.

IMO all these would be priorities before getting briefs. I think it would be fun to get briefs. I probably will do it some time. Who knows, I might even wear them to class. w.e. I do my own thing.

Just drink Mountain Dew bro. Diet of course…

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IMO wraps are great, but a pain in the ass to train with, as you have to wrap, take them off, re-roll them, etc. It’s a time drain. They’re great for max effort attempts, and you should definitely have some for meets.

Even if you’re a raw lifter, briefs during (some) training will let you overload your lifts and change the strength curve. Walking out will feel a little different, but it’s not a real concern at all.

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[quote]frankjl wrote:

[quote]animus wrote:

[quote]mahwah wrote:
Obvious answer seems to be wraps. Some federations allow wraps in the raw division and with a quick learning curve, you can instantly put pounds on your squat.

That being said, I have also contemplated briefs for raw training but have not come across anyone who champions that idea. So I may dip my toe into single ply sometime in the near future.[/quote]

Not to mention that I know of zero federations that allow supportive briefs in raw competition.

Wraps can be useful, especially if you compete in a federation that allows it raw. Otherwise, there’s not a whole lot of “tools” out there in the way of support for raw lifters. Sleeves occasionally, again if it’s allowed. Wrist wraps if you don’t use them already. Shoes?

If you just want a change of pace/something different when a meet is pretty far out, I don’t think it should matter too much. But all said, wraps are likely your best bet.[/quote]

I know of zero federations that allow bands, chains, safety squat bars, camber bars, deadlifts off mats, board presses, SlingShots, etc., etc. It doesn’t mean that they can not be used to the benefit of raw lifters in training.

A pair of briefs can add anywhere between 50-200 pounds to what you’d be able to handle raw. Even though your form would likely change (depending on the type of briefs you get), you are still conditioning your body to handle heavier loads. If you squat 400 now, it’s not too much of a stretch for you to be able to handle 500 for a few reps in briefs. Do you know how light 400 will feel on your back after using 500?

Sometimes I’ll use a pair of loose briefs just to prevent my hips from getting beat up. I don’t get many pounds out of them, just the extra support sometimes goes a long way.

Regardless, you can’t go wrong with knee wraps.[/quote]

That was my thinking on it. I can do wide, but it beats me up a lot.

good point on the 500->400 squat difference. I know some people do heavy walkouts just to get used to the weight on their back.

Thanks guys, just needed some input. and I have the basics so far, wrist wraps, straps, chalk, inzer 10mm single prong (ftw), ammonia… next up for upper, when i put some more mass on, is the slingshot, bc Bell is awesome and I look like less of a tool with a slingshot than single ply gear at my school gym haha