When you login first time using a Social Login button, we collect your public account profile information shared by Social Login provider, based on your privacy settings. BEND YOUR FINGERS – Stiff, old athletic tape constricts the blood flow and range of motion of your fingers.

If you do not wear thumb tape, you are more likely to suffer from thumb injuries, such as sprains, strains, and blisters. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Perfect for the Crossfitter or Oly lifter who needs tape to last the entire workout through chalk, sweat, and anything else the workout brings.Thumb tape provides support and protection to your thumbs, preventing injuries such as sprains, strains, and blisters. This will prevent you from getting too dependent on it while still offering the protection your thumbs need for heavier lifts. LiftGenie is also the official tape of USA Weightlifting and sponsors weightlifters Hunter Elam and Olympic silver medalist Kate Nye. Using lifting tape reduces the amount of friction between the barbell and the skin on your thumbs when you use the hook grip. On top of this, it provides a barrier to stop the knurling (the grippy bit of a barbell) of the bar from grating your thumbs like a block of cheese.

Without a doubt, this is the best way to waste athletic tape and do absolutely nothing to protect your hands. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact us, or follow our YOUTUBE CHANNEL for access to even more taping tips. Lifting tape can also help prevent injuries to your thumbnails, which can break from using the hook grip frequently. The Warm Body Cold Mind lifting tape is the best overall lifting tape due to its thick material, durability, flexibility, and strong adhesive. In USAPL and IPF competitions, only medical tape is allowed, and you can only wrap it around your thumbs twice.The sticky adhesive will bond with the back of the tape providing a firm hold for the whole workout.

Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH).It’s helpful if you’re using tape made out of a stiffer material because you can apply strips to the bottom and top halves of your thumb separately and leave space for you to be able to bend your knuckle. Carefully peel off the thumb tape, starting from the top and moving downwards, to avoid pulling on the skin. Thumb tape can also speed up your recovery time by providing support and compression to your thumbs.

However, LYFT-RX’s uniquely flexible cotton and spandex material allow you to move your fingers naturally, improving your feel for the bar or barbell. HOOK GRIP – Used for hook grip technique protection, Mammal Strength weightlifting tape is incredibly versatile, easily tearable and ideal for quick application. SUPER STICKY PREMIUM ADHESIVE – Our new hot melt glue adhesive has been trialled and tested to ensure it STICKS and STAYS. This tape is manufactured with a specific number of vertical and horizontal threads that allow it to maintain its structure. Made from blend of cotton and hypoallergenic fabrics, with both horizontal and vertical threading, our tape measures 3.It’s designed to absorb sweat and chalk, but if you get very sweaty or use a lot of chalk, you may have to replace it during your workout. Thumb tape can protect your thumbs, improve grip strength, enhance performance, and speed up recovery. Sweat-proof and non-slip, our tape will stay molded to your hand to give you the best grip and flexibility possible on the bar. There’s no reason why you can’t use lifting tape every time you lift, but it’s not necessary for lifts that you don’t use the hook grip for.