Terrazas suggests using weightlifting straps for pulling exercises like deadlifts, pull-ups, and pull-downs, but you can wear them for any exercise that needs some extra wrist stabilization and some support for your grip strength. “If you are a powerlifter the straps are good for most barbell lifts as the load does get bigger, and you want the wrist to stay as healthy as possible,” Terrazas adds.  Lifting straps come in handy when you’re lifting a weight that’s heavier than your grip can manage—that way you’re not letting your grip strength hold you back from deadlifting double your bodyweight, for example.