Power System Ankle Straps Gym Guy - Grey

Power System Gym Guy ankle straps for cable machines – grey

Power System Ankle Straps Gym Guy is a pair of padded ankle straps designed to attach to the low pulley of a cable machine. The straps fasten around the ankle with a hook-and-loop closure, and two steel half-rings let you connect the strap to a cable or resistance band with a carabiner. This way you can do leg, glute and hip-area exercises on the cable without the hassle of switching handles and other attachments between exercises. This variant is grey (product code 3460GR), it comes in a universal size and is sold as a pair.

Neoprene, steel rings and hook-and-loop closure

According to the manufacturer, the straps are made of neoprene and steel. In its English description the manufacturer also highlights high-grade nylon and thick padding, which make the strap comfortable to wear and keep it stable in place during training. At the connection point there are two steel half-rings and extra strong fastening, which according to the manufacturer are designed to keep the strap closed throughout the exercise. The fully adjustable hook-and-loop closure lets you tighten the strap exactly as snugly as is comfortable, and it opens quickly for the next exercise.

How to use?

Place the strap around your ankle and fasten it with the hook-and-loop closure so that it sits snugly but comfortably. Then connect the two steel half-rings with a carabiner to the low pulley of a cable machine or to a resistance band (expander). According to the manufacturer, the straps are compatible with standard cable systems, resistance trainers and functional trainers. You can use them for exercises such as leg extensions and leg curls, as well as moving the leg out to the side and back towards the midline, i.e. abduction and adduction exercises. Before starting an exercise, make sure the closure is properly fastened and the carabiner sits firmly in the rings.

Key features

• For cable machines – attaches to the low pulley or a resistance band with a carabiner.
• Two steel half-rings – a sturdy connection point for attaching the cable.
• Hook-and-loop closure – fully adjustable and quick to open.
• Padded strap – comfortable to wear throughout your workout.
• Universal size – according to the manufacturer, suitable for both men and women.
• Grey colour – the grey variant of the Gym Guy line, sold as a pair.

Who is it for?

The ankle straps suit anyone who trains on cable machines at the gym and wants to add isolation movements for the legs and glutes to their leg day. They are a practical choice for both beginners and experienced trainees who like to do leg extensions, curls and side raises on the cable. As the straps can also be attached to a resistance band, they are also suitable for home training with an expander. Gym Guy is the model aimed at men in the manufacturer's range, but thanks to its universal size it is, according to the manufacturer, suitable for both men and women.

Size, set and care

The straps come in a universal size and are adjustable with the hook-and-loop closure, so there is no separate size chart. The product is sold as one pair, i.e. two straps, so each leg has its own strap. According to the manufacturer, the product weighs 0.26 kg. The manufacturer's page gives no care instructions; after training, let the straps air dry and store them in a dry place.