Weightlifting Belts and Wrist Straps for Weightlifters

The University of Hong Kong20 enrolled

Overview

Objective: This study examined the effects of weightlifting belts and wrist straps on the kinematics of the deadlift exercise, time to complete a deadlift and rating of perceived exertion (RPE) in male recreational weightlifters. Methods: Twenty participants used various combinations of belt and straps during a conventional deadlift. The hip and knee flexion, cervical lordosis, thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis angles and time to complete a deadlift were measured using video analysis software. RPE was also recorded.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Exercise Movement Techniques

Interventions

Weightlifting belts and wrist strapsDEVICE

The participants wore a weightlifting belt (Heavywear Nylon Contour Belt H9, North Carolina, USA) for the "with weightlifting belt" conditions and/or put on a pair of wrist straps (Versa Gripps Professional Series, Versa Gripps, Maine, USA) for the "with wrist strap" conditions. The steps involved in completing a conventional deadlift have been detailed in Holmes.

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * men * aged 18 to 30 years * more than 3 years of weightlifting experience * have been training at least 4 hours per week * engage in recreational weightlifting Exclusion Criteria: * musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., leg length discrepancies and severe flat feet) * neurological disorders (e.g., epilepsy) * spinal problems (e.g., scoliosis) * upper limb problems (e.g., history of shoulder dislocation, tennis or golf elbow) * recent injuries that could affect performance * train regularly for other sports.

Locations (1)

University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong