Power System FIGURE 8 Lifting Straps - Must-Punane

Power System FIGURE 8 lifting straps – figure-eight straps for heavy pulls

Power System FIGURE 8 Lifting Straps are figure-eight lifting straps designed primarily for deadlifts and other heavy pulling exercises. Unlike conventional single-loop straps that have to be wrapped around the bar before every set, the FIGURE 8 strap has two loops: one goes around the wrist, the other passes under the bar and back around the same hand. This locks the bar between the strap and your hand, so you can focus on the pull itself without worrying as much about whether your grip will hold. The straps are sold as a pair and come in black and red with Power System branding. Sportlab offers sizes S/M and L/XL.

Cotton webbing and double-loop design

According to the manufacturer, FIGURE 8 straps are made of extra-strength cotton webbing in a basket weave. This weave gives the strap reinforcement and reliability and makes it comfortable in the hand. The manufacturer also describes the material as robust and non-slip. The figure-eight double loop is sized for use on a deadlift bar, but according to the manufacturer it works with every type of bar. As the strap has no loose ends to wind around the bar, putting it on is quick and the bar stays in the same position in the strap throughout the set.

How to use?

Place your wrist through one loop, swing the other loop under the barbell and then put the same wrist through the second loop. This locks the bar between the straps, so your grip and wrists do not have to carry the whole load on their own. Before lifting, grip both the bar and the strap firmly and check that both loops sit properly. Repeat with the other hand.

Key features

• Figure-eight double loop – one loop goes around the wrist, the other under the bar and back around the same hand.
• Strong cotton webbing – according to the manufacturer, the basket weave provides reinforcement, reliability and comfort.
• Sized for a deadlift bar – according to the manufacturer, also suitable for other types of bars.
• A pair of straps – two straps in the set – one for each hand.
• Black and red – with Power System branding.
• Two sizes – S/M and L/XL.

Who is it for?

FIGURE 8 straps suit gym-goers who do heavy pulling exercises and do not want their grip to limit the weight they lift. The manufacturer names deadlifts and barbell shrugs as the main exercises. The straps suit both competitive lifters and recreational athletes training with heavier loads. Because the bar locks between the loops, FIGURE 8 straps are a good choice for anyone who finds wrapping conventional straps fiddly.

Sizes and care

At Sportlab, FIGURE 8 straps are available in sizes S/M and L/XL. Both sizes are listed on the manufacturer's page, but exact measurements are not given in text, so choose the size according to your wrist and hand. According to the manufacturer, the product weighs 0.18 kg. The manufacturer gives no care instructions; after training let the straps air-dry and store them in a dry place. Before each use check that the straps are intact.