SBD wrist wraps hold the wrist in a neutral position under load. On the bench press that means the bar sits over the forearm instead of folding the wrist back; on the squat it takes the strain off wrists holding a low-bar position. They are made in the UK to the maximum IPF-approved width of 8cm, come in left and right designs so both wrists get equal support, and use a heavy-duty thumb loop and industrial fastening built to last years.

Stiff or Flexible

The Stiff wrap has a firmer elastic that locks the wrist almost rigid. It is the bench press and competition wrap, the choice for heavy pressing where you want no movement at all. The Flexible wrap uses a softer elastic that supports the joint while allowing some wrist extension; it suits squats, overhead pressing, Olympic lifting and general training, and it is more comfortable to leave on between sets. Bench heavy and only buying one pair: Stiff. One pair for squats and presses: Flexible.

40cm, 60cm or 100cm

The 40cm wrap goes around the wrist about one and a half times: quick on and off, enough support for most training, and the length many powerlifters prefer for squats. The 60cm is the middle ground. The 100cm is the competition bench wrap, three or more turns, maximum support, and the longest the IPF allows. Longer is not automatically better; a 100cm wrap wound loosely does less than a 40cm wound properly.

How to wrap

Hook the thumb loop, start with the wrap crossing the wrist joint itself rather than sitting above it on the forearm, and wind with tension so each turn overlaps the last by about half. The wrap should sit partly on the hand and partly on the forearm so it bridges the joint. Finish with the fastening on top. Take the thumb loop off before you lift; in IPF competition the loop must be off the thumb when the bar is taken.

Colourways

Classic black and red is always available in both Stiff and Flexible. Resolve, Nova, Serenity, Aspire and Forge wraps are the same wrap in limited edition colourways, made in a single run; if your length is listed, it is in stock now and will not return once sold through.

Common questions

Are wrist wraps allowed in competition? Yes, for squat and bench in the IPF and its affiliates, up to 100cm long and 8cm wide with a thumb loop. SBD wraps are on the IPF approved list.

Should beginners use them? Not for every set. Build wrist strength with lighter work and use wraps for the heaviest pressing sets.

Wraps or lifting straps? Wraps support the wrist for pressing and squatting; straps tie your hand to the bar for pulling. Different jobs.

How tight? Tight enough that the wrist cannot fold back, loose enough that your hand does not go numb between sets. Wind them just before the set and loosen straight after.

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