Traction hooks

Traction hooks

— wrist-mounted attachments with a hook that latches onto the barbell or handle, allowing you to pull more weight with less reliance on finger strength. They are loved for their speed: put them on, hook up, get to work, without the winding like with cuffs. Functionally, they are the closest substitute for pulling cuffs, but hooks often unload the grip and forearms more, which can make part of the "feeling of control" less precise. Example: In a lat pulldown or heavy shrugs, the hooks help hold the weight and prevent dropping the range of motion at the end of a set.