Lifting hooks? who uses them? best ones?

[BULK_CITY]

Shelby's earlier thread got me interested in lifting hooks. He says he prefers them to straps, so now I want to check them out

curious to see if anyone has used these before, what brand, and what are your thoughts on them vs straps?

Currently I use apt's straps and like them a lot (as far as straps go) and have never tried hooks.

I was debating between these 2:

APT Pro Gear - APT Super HEAVY Steel Weight Lifting HOOKs ( good to 750 lbs)

**broken link removed**

 

[Dado5]

I have used them but hooks get flat if you lift heavy weights. I tried 3 dif. brands and all 3 broke (got flat) after few lifts.

 

[GorillaGenetics]

i think the hooks are a uncomfortable feeling kinda makes me feel like im not in control of the weight i like the black mamba straps atp sells

 

[sully15]

had used straps for the past few years and just got versa grips last week.. I only use them for deads and bent over rows but im already officially in love with them after only one back day.

 

[UGAthlete]

had used straps for the past few years and just got versa grips last week.. I only use them for deads and bent over rows but im already officially in love with them after only one back day.

I've only used straps.

What's the difference between versa grips and straps? They look like shorter/wider straps; again I've never used them.

I know in that post by Shelby, he mentioned he prefers hooks for back work b/c it takes a lot of the stress off the arms and transfers more work to the back muscles.. any input?

 

[1love]

Just got my Versa Gripps Pro straps for XMas. Love them for certain exercises. You definitely still need your grip but they make a lot of difference as far as pressure is concerned and help with heavier weight by transfering to the wrist. They are kinda a cross between hooks and straps. Comfortable all around, except when moving plates on or off equipment.

 

[nukeM]

Been using Versa grips for a few years,but still use regular straps frequently.Though Im gonna try the Inzer Hooks

 

[DTOWNDANDY]

I use Valeo hooks. They haven't failed me as of yet.
I believe I bought them at Farm and Fleet a few years back.

 

[Bolan]

The Versagrips Pro series are the best!

 

[littlejames]

i have the haulin hooks , and the versagrips . i use versa grips for everything except deads.

 

[champ00]

i used to use mecco grips from joe mecco but last year i tried to order more but i think they closed business

 

[juggernaught]

I have had my Versa grip pros for a few years now and love them. I like to do a lot of circuit work these days and it helps speed the transition between rows and chins with the shorter straps.

 

[knucklehed]

I used to use mixed grip and chalk for heavy deads, switched to over-hand w/straps for safty purrposes. Then I tried a friends verssas.... The rest is history
Versa are awesome and the pro-series is big improvement over the original style.

 

[lestatgear]

Tried hooks and didn't like them. I prefer straps.

 

[BigChef]

Tried hooks and didn't like them. I prefer straps.

I agree. I got my Straps from this Site APT Pro Gear - Bodybuilding Weight Lifting Powerlifting Strongman

Excellent Quality and last you a life time I would say.

I have order from them 4 times and excellent service.

Big Bump for Alan!

 

[mexikaz]

just use chalk girlie man