Bound with a strong waterproof adhesive, this tape requires a single application per session and won't budge even in most demanding of circumstance. Most tears occur at the base of either the ring finger or middle finger, so it’s pointless to tape your palm. LiftGenie is also the official tape of USA Weightlifting and sponsors weightlifters Hunter Elam and Olympic silver medalist Kate Nye.

Due to the thick material, I find that I only have to wrap this tape around my thumbs twice to get the coverage I like. This tape is manufactured with a specific number of vertical and horizontal threads that allow it to maintain its structure. It’s not quite as durable as Average Broz, but it’s stretchy, comfortable, and provides an excellent amount of coverage.Goat Tape Scary Sticky tape is also designed to withstand chalk, something that CrossFitters are notorious for using too much of.

Our tape will last an entire workout under typical conditions, but there may be times you snag it, didn't apply it as well as you thought or it gets worn out. Wrapping your thumbs properly is the key to making sure they’re protected and you can still lift efficiently. The Warm Body Cold Mind lifting tape is the best overall lifting tape due to its thick material, durability, flexibility, and strong adhesive. The IWF states that tape can be worn on your thumbs and fingers but your fingertips must be exposed.

When I used to work out in a gym, I kept a small pair of scissors in my gym bag to cut it after I applied it. MULTI-SPORT VERSATILITY - If you're into gymnastics, rock climbing or lifting weights (from barbells to bodyweight exercises like pull ups), this is the tape for you.

Perfect for the Crossfitter or Oly lifter who needs tape to last the entire workout through chalk, sweat, and anything else the workout brings. If required, oils such as baby oil or coconut oil can be rubbed into the tape to soften the adhesive making it slide off.Therefore we would always recommend that you check circulation post-application and during activity. I used this tape for a strength session with multiple sets of deadlifts followed by a CrossFit WOD with lots of power cleans, and it stayed on the entire time.

If you don’t want to use lifting tape every time you lift, you can try leaving it off for your warmup sets and only using it for your heavier working sets. It can be used to enforce proper form during exercise by creating a proprioceptive loop that ensures your ‘ass touches the grass’ during your squats or that you don’t blow up on the next Fran. com and elsewhere on the Internet and use that information to provide measurement services and target ads.If you did it correctly, there should be enough excess below the wrist joint to secure it with tape. You’ll need to look for a tape with a very sticky adhesive so it stays in place and doesn’t slide or bunch up after every single rep. The WOD Guys is not affiliated with CrossFit, Inc nor is it endorsed by CrossFit, Inc or any of its subsidiaries.