Power System FIGURE 8 Lifting Straps - Must-Sinine

Power System FIGURE 8 – figure-8 lifting straps for deadlifts

Power System FIGURE 8 are figure-8 lifting straps designed above all for heavy pulling exercises such as deadlifts and barbell shrugs. Each strap is a one-piece double loop: one loop goes around the wrist, the middle of the strap is passed under the bar and the other loop also goes around the wrist. This locks the bar firmly between the strap and the hand. According to the manufacturer, the straps are sized for use on a deadlift bar, and the double-loop design helps athletes focus on their pull and greater weight loads without having to worry as much about grip. The straps are sold in pairs, and this product comes in black/blue with Power System branding.

Cotton webbing and figure-8 design

The straps are made of extra-strength cotton webbing woven in a basket weave. According to the manufacturer, this weave gives the webbing extra reinforcement, reliability and comfort. The manufacturer also describes the material as durable and non-slip. The figure-8 design means the strap is a closed double loop with a loop at each end. There is no need to wrap the end of the strap around the bar: one loop goes around the wrist, the other is passed under the bar and also placed around the wrist. This way the bar stays firmly in place between the loops, and your grip does not have to hold the entire load on its own.

How to use?

Place your wrist through one loop. Then pass the other loop under the bar and put your wrist through it as well – this locks the bar between the strap and your hand. Repeat with the other hand. Before starting the lift, grip both the bar and the strap firmly and check that both loops are properly in place. If you are using figure-8 straps for the first time, practise putting them on with a lighter load so that the movement becomes familiar.

Key features

• Figure-8 double loop – the bar locks between two loops, with no need to wrap the strap around the bar.
• Strong cotton webbing – basket-weave webbing for reinforcement, reliability and comfort.
• For the deadlift bar – according to the manufacturer, the straps are sized for use on a deadlift bar.
• Non-slip material – the manufacturer describes the webbing as durable and non-slip.
• Sold in pairs – the set includes two straps, one for each hand.
• Two sizes – Sportlab offers sizes S/M and L/XL.

Who is it for?

Power System FIGURE 8 lifting straps are suitable for gym-goers, powerlifters and other athletes who do heavy pulling exercises with a barbell. The manufacturer mentions deadlifts and barbell shrugs in particular. The straps help when your grip tends to give out before the end of a heavy set and you want to focus on the pull itself. Because the bar locks between the loops, they suit those who prefer a firmly held solution without wrapping the strap.

Sizes, colour and contents

The straps are sold in pairs, and Sportlab offers sizes S/M and L/XL. The manufacturer has its own size chart for choosing the size; if you are unsure which size suits you, ask us before ordering. The colour of this product is black/blue, and the straps carry the Power System logo. According to the manufacturer, the product weighs 0.18 kg. After training, let the straps air dry and store them in a dry place.