Lifting Straps

The Basic Lifting Straps are traction aids made of slip- and tear-resistant cotton that are used during heavy strength training on the barbell or on traction machines. The principle is simple and proven: The loop is placed around the wrist, the free end of the strap is wrapped around the bar, thereby mechanically securing the connection between hand and load. The application range extends from the ambitious hobby athlete in the home gym to the experienced athlete in compound and heavy-load training.

Reliably eliminate grip strength as a limiting factor in heavy pull exercises

With deadlifts, rowing exercises, or heavy shrugges, grip strength often fails before the actually targeted muscle – back, trapezius, or lower thighs – is fully loaded. The Basic Lifting Straps decouple this bottleneck by shifting the holding action from the hand to the wrist and the band itself. This allows for cleaner repetition sequences without premature breaking due to weakening grip or moisture in the palm. The cotton is designed for tensile and abrasion resistance and adapts to the bar through its textured grip. With a length of 61 cm at 4 cm width, the straps can be adjusted to fit common pole diameters; the set includes two straps in a single size.