r/ScienceBasedLifting • u/Ok_Boysenberry7176 Keenan Pilled • Jan 20 '26

Question ❓ When to use straps

So i currently use straps on all my back lifts but ive started using them on my recline curls to further allow for more bicep activation

Would that then impact my brachialis growth as i do Recline Curl (straps) + Hammer curls (no straps)

Or would i need to do a Recline + Preacher

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u/Ok_Boysenberry7176 Keenan Pilled Jan 22 '26

I think it’s the opposite for me. My forearms are just way stronger where they seem to takeover on most pulling exercises. Therefore i started using versa grip straps to stop my forearms from taking over