Ultimate Wrist Support

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These wraps are ideal for recreational lifters and those who aren’t pushing serious weight. They have a nice, responsive feel for dynamic exercises, but I recommend other options for serious lifters. WOD Nation Wrist Wraps: The WOD Nation Wraps are softer wraps ideally made for CrossFit and other functional fitness programs. They come in 12″ and 18″ options, which is great, but they don’t have as many color choices. Generally, powerlifters, strongmen/women, and other heavy lifters are better off with stiff and supportive wrist wraps. CrossFitters, Olympic Weightlifters, and other functional fitness athletes typically prefer softer wraps for better range of motion. Durability Wrist wraps aren’t known for having long warranties, but some are better than others. For example, the Gymreapers Wrist Wraps have a lifetime replacement guarantee, while others may offer as little as 30 days. If you plan to use your wraps often, I recommend focusing on those with good warranty programs. Price

On the downside, they don’t feel as stable as traditional wraps and aren’t as intuitive when putting them on. A critical factor of wearing wrist wraps is covering the entire joint, which requires placement slightly above and below the joint. Accomplishing this with a 1″ width is more challenging. In fact, it’s one of the biggest benefits of this style because you don’t have to constantly wrap and unwrap after lifts. That’s because it uses friction to create tightness. With the wrap engaged, you can increase or decrease tightness by simply twisting the wrap, making them awesome for WODs. The Element 26 IsoWraps are another unique wrist wrap design with a noticeably narrower profile. Unlike traditional wraps that have a 3″ width, the IsoWraps have a compact 1″ width.

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Most wrist wraps are built with elastic and a blend of cotton, nylon, and/or polyester. By blending fabrics with elastic, wrist wraps can provide ample support with enough flex to remain comfortable and easy to use.

The Manimal Wrist Wraps are a great all-purpose option. They’re constructed with a tri-blend of cotton, nylon, and elastic, making them durable, responsive, and comfortable.

The Gymreapers Strength Wrist Wraps are a different style than traditional wraps. They’re much thinner and longer than others, making them better for WODs and other functional movements. I love the various colors and patterns that DMoose offers, and I like that they offer 12″ and 18″ lengths. I’m impressed with how well these wraps perform. The regular stiffness creates plenty of stability for heavy lifting, and they’re among the most comfortable wraps I’ve tested. That said, I recommend the stiff wraps to those performing super-heavy lifts.