Wrist Support

Secure your wrists for heavy lifts with robust Wrist Wraps from flipkin.com. Essential for preventing hyperextension and maximizing stability during pressing and overhead movements. Browse different lengths and stiffness options below.

Essential Stability for Heavy Lifting

Heavy pressing exercises (bench press, overhead press, push press) place immense compressive force through the wrist joint. Without adequate support, the wrist can easily hyperextend (bend backward excessively), leading to inefficient force transfer, discomfort, and potential injury. Wrist Wraps from flipkin.com are specifically designed pieces of Arm Support gear – strong, elasticated fabric strips that provide external reinforcement to keep the wrist in a more stable, neutral alignment under load.

They offer significantly more rigidity than the simple straps sometimes found on Training Gloves. Available in various lengths (e.g., 12″, 18″, 24″, 36″) and stiffness levels, they allow athletes to customize the degree of support. Considered vital Fitness Accessories for powerlifters, strongman competitors, CrossFit athletes, and bodybuilders pushing heavy weights, proper application is key for effectiveness. Learn the technique with our wrist wrap application guide.

Key Functions of Wrist Wraps:

Frequently Asked Questions About Wrist Supports & Wraps

When should I start using wrist wraps in my training?

Introduce wrist wraps when the weights you are lifting, particularly on pressing movements, start to challenge your ability to keep your wrists stable and neutral. This usually occurs on working sets approaching maximal effort (typically 5 reps or fewer) or during phases of high volume/intensity where fatigue degrades form. It’s generally advised *not* to use them for warm-ups or lighter technique work to allow natural wrist strength development.

How tight is too tight for wrist wraps, and where exactly should they sit?

Wraps need to be tight enough to significantly limit wrist movement *during the lift*, but loosen them between sets. If you feel immediate pain, numbness, tingling, or see rapid discoloration, they are too tight. Critically, the wrap must provide support directly across the wrist joint itself – don’t wrap entirely below it on the forearm. Starting the wrap partially on the base of the hand and covering the joint is common for maximum bracing.

Should I choose stiff or flexible wrist wraps? What’s the practical difference?

Stiff wraps offer maximum immobilization and are preferred by many powerlifters for heavy bench/overhead presses where preventing *any* wrist extension is key. Flexible wraps allow slightly more wrist movement while still providing good support, often favoured by Olympic weightlifters (for cleans/snatches requiring some wrist mobility), CrossFitters, or those who find stiff wraps too restrictive. Your lifting style and personal preference dictate the best choice; medium stiffness is a safe starting point.