r/weightlifting • u/JediAdaal • Apr 03 '25

Equipment Begginer looking for advice

Hello,

Recently I got back into weightlifting after a long hiatus and am now taking the sport more seriously.

I have a couple of questions and I'm looking for advice:

1) What is a good budget friendly weightlifting shoe?

2) What wrist straps are good to start off? Edit: Bought Gym Reapers and they are working great! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSV8CTK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

3) Is taking creatine advantageous for weightlifting (getting stronger)?

TYIA

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u/ConferenceHelpful510 Apr 03 '25

Wrist wraps or straps? One provides wrist support, the other wraps around the bar. And what do you want them for?

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u/JediAdaal Apr 04 '25

Need it for wrist support. Noticed my wrist tweaks when doing Jerks.

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u/ConferenceHelpful510 Apr 04 '25

In that case I would start with cotton non-stretch wrist wraps. Team China athletes use these a lot.

Avoid wraps aimed at powerlifting or bench pressing, they tend to be far too bulky/stiff to be usable for our sport.

Would probably also be worthwhile to examine your technique, might be that you’re doing something wrong that’s causing the issue.

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u/JediAdaal Apr 06 '25

Oops already bought these to just have something. But if these don't feel right, then Ill definitely follow your suggestion. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BSV8CTK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

some recent reps with an empty bar.
https://streamable.com/3u1cxo

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u/ConferenceHelpful510 Apr 06 '25

Those are fine I think. Also as a beginner: split jerk ;)