Summary
Weightlifting House began as a podcast but has expanded to a store that has what they consider to be some of the best equipment for weightlifters. Where other wraps start to stretch, break down, and show general wear and tear, these wraps are of higher quality that will outlast their counterparts. They also are durable but also flexible, which is needed for weightlifting movements. This wrist wrap option we are reviewing is a very high-quality item that won’t break the bank.
Introduction
Weightlifting straps are an essential tool for Olympic weightlifters. They also have their place for anyone putting max to near max weight on a pressing movement or doing a CrossFit wod with OLY movements. These can be used with most movements like bench, thrusters, or in a front rack position, but understand they are different from powerlifting wraps. Weightlifting wraps need to add support but also allow for the wrist mobility needed in weightlifting. There are two main styles of wraps: velcro and nylon ‘twist tightening’. There are other styles (leather buckled), but the two mentioned are the most popular. In this review, we are looking at the velcro style Wrist Wraps from Weightlifting House.
The Straps
The material will start to stretch with similar wrist wraps, the thumb loop will start to loosen, and the velcro corners will start to fray.
These straps are just built differently. The material used in the strap is a ‘premium cotton.’ They are noticeably thicker, and they have far better quality than other wraps.
The velcro straps are triple stitched, so where other wraps would start to peel or fray, these are high quality and will last a lot longer than their competition.
The length and width of the straps are the biggest differentiators. The Weightlifting House wraps give you multiple layers of coverage and a wider area of coverage that only adds more support. The wrap is 3.25″ wide and 18″ long (not including the velcro strap).
With all the added support, the wraps still allow for the needed mobility and flexibility for any movement. They feel great in a front rack position, a bench press, an overhead press, and even in a handstand.
Conclusion
In the end, these wrist wraps come highly recommended. For $30, the Weightlifting House Wrist Wraps won’t break the bank, and they are a superior wrist wrap. It’s true, you could spend half that price on a wrist wrap that will perform well enough, but from experience, those wraps start to stretch, break down, and fall apart after a short time. These wraps are overbuilt (in a good way) and will outlast similar wraps and provide a better experience.
