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What are straps for a horizontal bar and how to choose them correctly you will learn right now. I would like to immediately note that the selection of straps should be approached very responsibly, as well as training the biceps on the horizontal bar. We have selected several recommendations for you that can help you choose the right straps for training on the horizontal bar.
Exercises on horizontal bar straps
How to choose a strap for training on the horizontal bar?
First, you should measure the circumference of your wrist. This can be done with a regular measuring tape. If it is, for example, 19 cm, then you need a strap size of 70 and so, each size differs by 2 cm. Understanding such measurements is quite simple. The straps for the horizontal bar are different, as is the material from which they are made.
- The pull-up training program will always be at your fingertips. If you want to make a sun, you need straps for the horizontal bar.
It should be noted that straps are usually purchased for one season; in extreme cases, it can be two seasons. Before training, you must check the strap for strength. If you notice deep abrasions or tears, it is better to replace the strap, since using such a device can lead to injury.
How to choose a strap for training on the horizontal bar?
You must understand that there are some exercises in which the use of a strap is a mandatory element. Therefore, if you plan to exercise actively on the horizontal bar or on the crossbar, then it is better to purchase this device in advance. You will learn right now how to choose straps for the horizontal bar and use them correctly. If you notice that there is abrasion on the strap, you should not try to patch it.
This strap should not have already been used. It should be disposed of. You should purchase a new device, especially since the straps for the horizontal bar are relatively inexpensive. So, we recommend that you pay attention first of all to the material from which the specified device is made. It must be of high quality and, most importantly, durable. This could be a portfolio option. These straps are quite rigid and their use brings slight discomfort. You can buy such straps for the horizontal bar in a specialized store.
Care
Recommendations for using gymnastic pads:
- The holes for the fingers are made extremely small so that they fit snugly on any fingers, and these are safety requirements. To increase the size of the holes, you need to take a stick, a pencil will do, wrap sandpaper and rub inside the holes to increase them. It is necessary to regularly check the result of the work so that the holes do not become too large when trying them on your hand. The main thing is not to rush, the holes should remain evenly round.
- Before use, the skin should be thoroughly kneaded with your hands.
- Gymnastic pads need to be “developed” - first do easy exercises, then increase the complexity over the course of a week and the pads will not only become comfortable, they will take the shape of the hand, their appearance and features will also take into account the nature of the athlete’s performances. Therefore, there is no need to give pads to another athlete for use; each one must have this accessory individually.
- The seams of gymnastic pads can wear out, so if the threads start to come loose, have them sewn at a shoe repair shop.
- After prolonged use, the leather becomes dirty and there is a temptation to wash it. You can’t do this, and you can’t get the pads wet at all. After prolonged contact with water and subsequent drying, these sports accessories become “stiffened” and are not suitable for further use.
Types of sports straps - video
So, what else should you pay attention to? First of all, this is the length of the strap. Usually it is approximately 75 cm. Everything will depend on the size of the strap, or rather on the width of the wrist. The first thing you need to decide is how to wear the straps correctly. This is how it should be done. You have already noticed that 2 ends of the strap are hanging down, and your task is to insert your hand and turn it. This is the standard grip you should learn to do. If you do not understand how to do this, we recommend that you watch a detailed instructional video. You can see how to make straps for a horizontal bar on the Internet.
Types of sports straps
It should be understood that today experts recommend sewing straps that will consist of several layers. You should also carefully choose the fabric. First of all, it should be strong, but not very hard. Measure the circumference of your wrist and you can start making the strap.
Why you can’t choose a rubber loop using tables from the Internet
So, what load loop should you choose? There are special tables on the Internet in which the color of the loop is selected depending on your weight and the number of pull-ups that you can do (or cannot do at all). They can be used, but with some reservations.
- The table is not suitable for women. In our practice, more and more girls want to learn how to do pull-ups. And it's great that ladies have begun to understand that basic exercises, such as pull-ups, help build a strong, beautiful body. But girls still have less strength, so they will need a tighter loop than men of the same weight.
- Often these tables advise using weak loops , for example, 5-22 kg or 2-15 kg.
In our practice, such loops are of little help even to children. For example, an elastic band of 5-22 kg removes about 13-14 kg from me, and 5-10 kg from a child, depending on height. And this is only in the down position. When the child begins to pull himself up, the loop shortens and there will be even less help! Usually, if a boy cannot pull himself up on his own, he will not be able to pull himself up even with such a thin elastic band. In this case, it is better to take a tighter loop, usually purple. When it’s easy to pull yourself up with the purple loop, you can stand on the elastic band not with your feet, but with your knees, and the loop will help less. And when the baby can pull himself up in this way 10-12 times, he will be able to pull himself up without a loop. - on the contrary, they suggest using very rigid loops : blue 20-59 kg, orange 26-75 kg, etc. But stretching such rubber in order to stand on it is difficult, especially if you have already done several approaches. Yes, and you have to climb it off very carefully, otherwise you’ll get hit with rubber pretty hard.
The most rigid loop that I recommend using is red 17-54 kg or green 15-48 kg. And, if you need a stiffer loop, combine it with another elastic band, for example, 5-22 or 11-36 kg. The advantages of this approach are obvious:
+ just take the starting position, stretching the loops one by one;
+ when you gain more strength and it becomes easy to pull yourself up with a double loop, you can remove 1 expander;
+ You will have 2 loops with which, in addition to pull-ups, you can perform a bunch of other exercises for all muscle groups.
4. There are a lot of variations in these tables depending on how many times you do pull-ups. If you pull yourself up 4-6 times, you need one loop, 8-10 - another, 12-15 - a third. And when you overcome the current level, you will need a new loop again on the next one! An excellent approach, especially for sellers who want to sell you more resistance bands
