Gloves, grips and straps
Gorilla Wear Figure 8 Lifting Straps
Figure 8 straps that take pressure off the grip so you can hold heavier loads, and support the wrists. Used on deadlifts, rack pulls and barbell rows. Lifters whose grip gives out before their back and legs.
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Our verdict
Gorilla Wear Figure 8 Lifting Straps. Figure 8 straps that take pressure off the grip so you can hold heavier loads, and support the wrists. Used on deadlifts, rack pulls and barbell rows. What stands out: relieves the grip to hold heavier loads; supports the wrists; figure 8 loop design. The product page on the Gorilla Wear site gives the full details.
Straps let the back and legs work without the grip giving out first. That is useful on deadlifts, rack pulls and barbell rows, where the hands are often the limit. The catch is that straps do not train the grip itself, so many athletes keep them for the heaviest or highest-volume sets only. They also take a little practice to wrap cleanly.
What we like
- + Relieves the grip to hold heavier loads
- + Supports the wrists
- + Figure 8 loop design
What to know
- - Does not train the grip itself
- - Takes practice to wrap cleanly
Frequently asked questions
When should straps be used?
On pulling movements where the grip gives out before the back or legs, such as heavy deadlifts and rows.
Do straps weaken the grip?
Used on every set, they can. Many athletes reserve them for the hardest sets.
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