HOW DO GRIPS WORK FOR PULLING?
First of all Grips give you better bar control. You should be able to do more pull ups! Pull downs involve several issues. 1. Do you use proper form or are you one of those guys who leans back and tries to pull down the entire weight stack? The first guy will love NewGrips because he gets a more comfortable, less pain filled grip with improved focus. The other guy might still require straps. Pulling in this manner is a main cause of wrist, shoulder and back injuries. We strongly suggest you use proper form in all your lifts and never do more than what you are able. The price for over- straining your body is simply not worth it. 2. Gripping the pull down bar also depends on whether the handle grips are metal or padded. NewGrips excel on metal surfaces because they are seldom moist or slick; whereas padded handles get slick and are often left moist from the last user. 3. Sometimes you can get a better grip if you detach the Hand Pads from the wrist straps and place them on the bar exactl
