Yes - with some nuance.
Wrist wraps provide external support and limit the degree of wrist extension possible during pressing movements. For athletes experiencing wrist pain during bench press or overhead work, wraps can reduce discomfort significantly and allow training to continue while the underlying cause is being addressed.
The nuance - wraps manage the symptom. They do not fix the technical issue if a technical issue exists. If excessive wrist extension is causing your pain, wraps will reduce the pain but the bar position problem remains. Use wraps as a supportive tool while you work on the technique correction, rather than as a permanent substitute for it.
For athletes whose wrist pain is driven by overuse rather than technique, wraps provide joint support during the loading phase of training that can reduce the cumulative stress on the joint structures over a session.
Which Wrist Wrap Is Right for You - Heavy Duty or Lightweight Tie?
Mammal Strength makes two wrist wraps - and they are built for different types of training. Choosing the right one comes down to how you train and what you need from the wrap.
Mammal Wrist Wraps Heavy Duty - for maximum support under heavy loads
The Heavy Duty wrap is built for serious pressing work. Stiffer, more rigid and designed to provide maximum wrist stability under heavy bench press, overhead press and push press. The velcro closure gives you a firm, consistent fit that holds under load and does not loosen mid-set.
This is the wrap for:
- Powerlifters and strength athletes regularly pressing heavy
- Anyone who experiences wrist discomfort under maximal pressing loads
- Athletes who want the most rigid, supportive wrap available for their heaviest sets
Shop Wrist Wraps Heavy Duty - £13.95 ->
Mammal Lightweight Tie Wrist Wraps - for flexibility and freedom of movement
The Lightweight Tie Wrap takes a different approach. Made from a lighter material and fastened with a tie string rather than velcro, it provides wrist support with significantly more flexibility and freedom of movement than the Heavy Duty version.
The tie fastening means you can adjust the tightness precisely to your preference - as snug or as relaxed as your training demands. It also sits flatter against the wrist, which makes it more comfortable during movements that involve a wider range of wrist positions.
This is the wrap for:
- CrossFit athletes who need support across varied movements without being restricted by a stiff wrap
- Olympic weightlifters who need wrist stability during snatches and overhead squats without losing flexibility
- General training where comfort and adjustability across a full session matters as much as maximum rigidity
- Athletes who find traditional velcro wraps too stiff or bulky for their training style
Shop Lightweight Tie Wrist Wraps - £16.95 ->
Not sure which to choose?
A simple rule of thumb - if your training is primarily heavy pressing at low to moderate reps, go Heavy Duty. If your training involves varied movements, higher reps or anything where wrist flexibility matters as much as support, the Lightweight Tie Wrap will serve you better.
Some athletes keep both - Heavy Duty for their heaviest bench sets, Lightweight Tie for everything else.
