Weightlifting Wrist Wraps
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Bay Gear Co. wrist wraps are 18-inch weightlifting wrist wraps with a thumb loop, made to keep your wrists stacked on bench press, overhead press and front squats. Every signature print is $28.99, from a veteran-owned brand started by Marine Brian Young.
Read our guide: How to Wear Wrist Wraps (and When to Use Them)
More guides: Best Wrist Wraps for Weightlifting, Wrist Wraps for Bench Press and Will Wrist Wraps Make You Bench More?
Wrist wraps buying guide and FAQ
How to choose weightlifting wrist wraps
Wrist wraps do one job: they help keep your wrist from bending back when a heavy bar sits in your hands. That makes them most useful on pressing lifts and on squats where the bar loads your wrists. They won't do the lifting for you, but a stacked wrist makes it easier to keep the bar path consistent from rep to rep.
Length
Every pair of Bay Gear Co. wrist wraps is 18 inches long. That's long enough for a couple of firm passes around the wrist on a top set, without the bulk of an extra-long wrap. If you compete, check your federation's rules on wrap length before a meet. Our powerlifting meet checklist covers what to pack.
Thumb loop
Our wrist wraps come with a thumb loop. Hook your thumb through, pull the wrap tight as you go around, fasten it, then slide the loop off your thumb before you lift. The loop helps you build tension; please don't cut it off.
When to wear them
Most lifters save wrist wraps for working sets on bench, overhead press, dips and front or low-bar squats, and loosen them between sets. For squat-specific tips, read Wrist Wraps for Squats. If your grip is what gives out on deadlifts and rows, you want straps, not wraps. Our lifting straps vs wrist wraps guide explains the difference.
Pick a print you'll actually wear
Plain black wraps work fine, but we think gym gear should have some personality. Choose from our signature prints, like Tactical Hawaiian, Black Camo, Caution, Bones and Pirate Jolly Roger, all at the same $28.99 price, so you can pick on looks alone.
Wrist wraps FAQ
Are all Bay Gear Co. wrist wraps the same size?
Yes. Every print is 18 inches long with a thumb loop, so the fit and feel are the same whichever design you choose.
Do the different prints cost different amounts?
No. Every signature print is $28.99.
How should I care for my wrist wraps?
See our guide on how to wash knee sleeves and wrist wraps to keep them fresh between training days.
What are your shipping and return terms?
We offer free shipping on orders over $49 and a 30-day return policy.
Who is behind Bay Gear Co.?
Bay Gear Co. is veteran-owned. Marine Brian Young started the brand to make wrist wraps that last and don't look boring.
What do weightlifting wrist wraps do?
Weightlifting wrist wraps support the wrist joint and
keep it from bending back under a heavy load. They’re most useful on pressing
lifts like bench press, overhead press, and dips, and on front squats or
low-bar squats where the bar puts stress on your wrists. They don’t make you
stronger. What they do is keep your wrist stacked over your forearm, so you can
press with more confidence and control.
How long are Bay Gear wrist wraps, and will they fit small wrists?
All Bay Gear Co. wrist wraps are 18 inches long,
and that one length works for both small and large wrists. Longer wraps can
feel bulky and restrictive, while shorter wraps may not give enough support.
Our current designs come with a thumb loop and a hook-and-loop closure, so you
can set the tension yourself. Made with a Polyester cotton blend.
How tight should wrist wraps be?
Your wrist wraps should be tight enough that your wrist
can’t fold back under the bar, but not so tight that your fingers tingle, go
numb, or change color. Wrap tighter for heavy working sets and lighter for
warm-ups. Loosen or undo them between sets to let blood flow back. If your grip
feels weaker or your hand goes pale, the wrap is too tight.
How do I put on wrist wraps with a thumb loop? Can I cut the loop off?
Put your thumb through the loop, wrap the first pass
around your wrist joint, and keep pulling for tension as you wrap. Then fasten
the hook-and-loop closure and slip the loop off your thumb before you lift.
Please don’t cut off the thumb loop on our wrist wraps. It helps you create
tension, and cutting it can damage the wrap for good.
What’s the difference between wrist wraps and lifting straps?
Wrist wraps and lifting straps do opposite jobs. Wrist
wraps stabilize the wrist joint for pushing movements like bench press,
overhead press, and squats. Lifting straps loop around the bar to boost your
grip on pulling movements like deadlifts, rows, shrugs, and pulldowns, where
your hands give out before your back does. Many lifters keep both in their gym
bag, and we sell a Wrist Wraps + Wrist Straps bundle.
Are wrist wraps allowed in powerlifting competitions?
Most powerlifting federations allow wrist wraps but
limit their length and width. Many cap the length at 1 meter (about 39 inches),
so 18-inch wraps are well under that. Federations also usually require the
thumb loop to be off your thumb during the lift, or the attempt can be failed.
Rules and approved-gear lists vary, so check your federation’s current rulebook
before meet day.
How do I wash wrist wraps?
Hand wash your Bay Gear wrist wraps, don’t use bleach,
and let them air dry. Skipping the washing machine and dryer helps the elastic
and the hook-and-loop closure last longer and keeps the prints looking sharp.
Close the hook-and-loop strip before washing so it doesn’t snag. Rinse sweaty
wraps after hard sessions so odor doesn’t build up.
Which wrist wrap designs does Bay Gear Co. offer?
Bay Gear Co. offers 18 wrist wrap designs, all
$28.99 a pair. Our signature prints are Tactical Hawaiian © and Black Camo.
Other designs include Tropical Operator ©, JellyFish ©, Galaxy, Pirate Jolly
Roger, Skull & Roses, Arctic Camo, Orange Camo, Caution, Wild West Donuts,
and plain Black and OD Green. Every design is the same 18-inch wrap with a
thumb loop and hook-and-loop closure. Only the look is different.