Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes

UPDATE: After just a few more weeks of use, these have really become the best deadlifting straps that I have ever used. The stiffness was completely gone after 3-4 uses (although scrunching them up between sets has now become an oddly satisfying habit!). The speed with which you can set up and adjust your grip just can't be beat by any other type of strap. The straps themselves are clearly well made and I expect that they will last for years. Unlike another reviewer's, mine did not have any smell at all. One tip - a lot of videos/articles/pictures demonstrating how to use figure 8 straps have you putting the part of the strap that contacts the bar well outside your hands and pulling up and towards the center before gripping the bar. This puts all the pressure on the insides of your wrists during the lifts which was very uncomfortable for me. This is not necessary. Gripping the bar closer to where the straps wrap the bar puts the pressure back across the whole wrist and top of the hand in a way that is very similar to other types of straps and much more comfortable in my opinion. ORIGINAL POST: I try to be as up front as I can when I write a review, so straight off I need to say that these are my first figure 8 style lifting straps, as well as my first cotton lifting straps of any kind. Prior to this I've used hooks, and lasso straps in leather or nylon. The current price on these is what drew me to them while searching. The look of them in the picture convinced me to give them a shot even though there were no reviews at the time that I bought them. They look the closest to the Giants Pro straps that Eddie Hall used to break the deadlift world record and which seems to have started the whole figure 8 style (and which are no longer for sale). Having received and used them twice, I am happy that I made the choice. They are every bit as sturdy and substantial as they look in the picture. I have only used them twice, and I'll update at a later date with more detail. However, my initial impressions: 1. The cotton will take awhile to break in. They are thick (which is good), so they are stiff. I anticipated this based on my research for other cotton straps. I spent a few minutes repeatedly "scrunching" them after the first use, and this has already made a noticeable difference. 2. You are locked to the bar with this type of strap. Dropping the bar is not possible. I anticipated this as well based on research, but I admit that it was somewhat disconcerting when ending my first few sets to remain bent over for a few extra seconds while I released instead of just letting go and standing up. 3. More time than that is saved when setting up. The biggest advantage of this type of strap for me is the set up. It's very easy to get into, and more so than with any other type of strap, it's easy to adjust your grip width while strapping. For the curious, I'm using these for deadlift volume sets that are currently around 400 pounds. (I don't strap for my heavy singles, triples etc.) At this price, there is really no reason that I can see to buy any other brand.

Solid, strong, comfortable. You will NOT drop the bar with these... in fact, you probably can't, so don't use these for anything but deadlifts. They will especially serve you well with bars with good bearings, which will tend to want to turn in your hands a lot. Lasso-style straps weren't cutting it for me anymore around 500lbs, but these don't care if the bar wants to roll, or even if your hands are firmly on it at all. They run large. If you are near the boundary between two sizes, order the smaller one. It's possible to use them even if they run large on you. After having obtain a second pair for my girlfriend (who is much too tiny to use mine), I can only conclude that the horrible chemical stench (seriously, it's enough to make you light-headed) is something that new ones have, and lose as they sit on the shelf for a while. I hope.

I use these for several uses: The obvious for latching onto heavy deadlifts and shrugs. The not so obvious, you can loop a resistance band through them and extend the distance between your hands and the bar/handles you have the resistance band attached to. This is especially useful if you use heavy duty resistance bands (500+ pounds resistance) and have broad shoulders. The standard large resistance band is 41" around. When I put the 41" band around my shoulders (64 inch shoulder circumference) it leaves very little room for my hands to grasp the bar attached to the resistance band. Using one side of these straps around the resistance band and the other side around the bar, adds 5 inches of clearance between my chest and the bar. That part might sound confusing but the important part is they are strong enough to hold onto the 500+ pound resistance band being stretched. Great product.

I think these straps are awesome and would have been even better if I had measured my wrists more carefully before making my purchase. I got the large after measuring my wrists to be just slightly above 7" and to use the large I have to twist the straps two times around to get that perfect connection to the bar on my deadlifts which is what I got them for. I remeasured my wrists after I got them since they are too big to use without the twisting and I got just under 7" so I think the mediums would have been the perfect choice for me. Either way even with the twisting the setup is easy and the straps help me deadlift 40-50lbs more than I can without them. And I would suggest these to anybody whose lifts are out pacing their grip significantly.

Game changer, super strong, amazing quality, very comfortable. Sizes seem accurate, but try to get what works without having to twist them as that’s not as comfortable.

4 for comfort because more pressure on the top of my hand. More use to being on the wrist. 5 for durability. Stout. Couldn't imagine breaking them. 4 for ease of use. Learning curve on home to properly rig them. Once learnt, real nice. Can't seem to really use them for dumbbells or other pulling machines. Maybe I'm too dumb for that but works great on barbells

A worthwhile accessory at the gym. I started lifting again after a four year hiatus. While I strengthened my grip some, I still need help. The standard wrap around tail straps start slipping, for me, at about 325. These straps have enabled a safe grip up to 405, so far, and watching some of the serious guys use them, I'm confident I'll never reach their max. But, they've enabled me to jump from 375 to 405lb shrugges and from 315 to a 355lb DL in a matter of a couple weeks...at 71 years. I'm doing as some suggested and working the straps every time I use them and they are getting more comfortable. They seem very well made, very heavy material. I bought mediums with a 7 1/4 wrist and they seem the right size in my limited experience with them. I would definitely recommend.

My first pair of figure 8 straps and I hope I grow to love these. But man these are a bit hard on the wrist. However, apart from that, these are really good quality and durable straps. I wish IRON APE added some padding for the wrist.

Solide e ben fatte. Molto utili per focalizzarsi sull'esercizio quando la presa diventa critica. Non è facile azzeccare la misura, stando alla tabella sarei ricaduto in una L, ho preso inizialmente una Intermediate e risulta abbondante. Ora che ho la M mi sembra giusta....ma non torna con la tabella misure. Io ho un polso di 20 cm. Pensate bene alla misura.

Ich musste mich gezwungenermaßen auf die erneute Suche nach passenden Zughilfen gehen, da mein letztes Paar leider bei einem Ome-Rep-Max Versuch von 220 Kilogramm im Kreuzheben zerrissen sind. Bei dem Paar hatte es sich um konventionelle Zughilfen gehandelt, die an der Hantelstange eingedreht werden. Da dies auch schon meine zweiten Zughilfen dieser Art waren, die zerrissen sind, habe ich nun mal etwas Neues gewagt und mich für diese entschieden die man lediglich unterhalb der Stange durchführt und mit den Händen dann in die Schlaufen schlüpft. Erleichtert wurde mir die Entscheidung, durch die Tatsache, dass ich diverse Strongman gesehen habe, die ebenfalls diese Art von Zughilfen verwenden. Nun sind jetzt ca. 6 Monate vergangen und die Zughilfen kommen fast jede Woche zum Einsatz, wenn ich Ruder, Kreuzheben oder den Farmerswalk trainiere, meistens dann, wenn der Unterarm durch das Training zuvor bereits so erschöpft ist, dass dieser die Gewichte nicht mehr halten kann. Die Zughilfen zeigen seit dem ersten Einsatz keinerlei Schwächen, sie sind genau wie am ersten Tag Einzug und allein etwas weißer durch das flüssige Magnesium. Auch der Komfort der Zughilfen ist perfekt, auch bei schweren Gewichten schneidet der Stoff sich nicht ins Handgelenk und hinterlässt sich keinerlei Druckstellen. Einzig und allein die Handhabe bei Kurzhanteln ist etwas schwieriger, wenn man dickere bzw. größere Hände hat, da fällt einem doch schon häufiger auf, dass der Daumen schwierig um die Stange geführt werden kann. Dies ist dem dicken Stoff geschuldet, da dadurch das Handgelenk nicht direkt an die Außenseite der Kurzhantelstange geführt werden kann und man somit einem deutlich kleineren Rangierraum für den Daumen besitzt. Aber dies lässt sich nicht etwas Übung auch umgehen. Ich würde diese Zughilfen jedem empfehlen, der stabile, strapazierfähige und zugleich Zughilfen haben möchte, die einfach zu benutzen sind. Ich bin optimistisch und denke, dass diese Zughilfen ein langer Begleiter meines Trainings sein werden.

I want to change my product it's very large size I want a small size please exchange my it's a humble request🙏

7inch wrists. Sizing guide recommended intermediate for up to 7.5inch. To get my whole hand on the bar, the straps are pulled very tightly. When this pair is worn out, I will buy again in the larger size.

First time I’ve tried figure-8 straps for deadlifting. These work really well. Sturdy, and pretty comfortable. Once on and in position my hands feel locked to the bar, no danger of losing grip. I’ve previously used straight straps/wraps. These are much better, and can be used in conjunction with gloves. No blisters/calluses after today’s session. Highly recommended. Measure up as per the instructions. Worked for me.