RDX A4 Ankle Straps For Gym Cable Machine 2tk

RDX A4 ankle straps for cable machines – pair

RDX A4 are ankle straps designed for use with a gym cable machine. The strap is fastened around the ankle and its D-ring is attached to the cable clip, so the resistance of the cable is transferred directly to the leg. This lets you do a range of leg exercises on the cable machine that cannot be done with a handle. According to RDX, the A4 is built with durability, comfort and ease of use in mind: the outer part is made of nylon and polyester, the inner side of soft neoprene, and the strap closes with a quick hook-and-loop fastener. The Sportlab set contains two straps, i.e. a pair, so you can train both legs without moving the strap from one leg to the other, or use two straps at the same time in your exercises.

Nylon, polyester and neoprene padding

The outer layer of the strap is made of a combination of nylon and polyester, which according to the manufacturer stands up to long workouts in the gym. The side facing the ankle is padded with neoprene: the padding is 25.4 cm (10 inches) long and 10.2 cm (4 inches) high, so it covers the area around the ankle widely and evenly. The edges are finished with reinforced stitching and piping, which according to the manufacturer gives the strap a long service life and allows it to bear heavy loads. For connecting to the cable, the strap has a heavy-duty D-ring made of powder-coated steel. The dual powder coating makes the ring rust-free.

How to use?

Place the strap around your ankle so that the neoprene padding rests against your leg and the D-ring points towards the cable. Pull the hook-and-loop strap reasonably tight and press the closure down along its entire length – the strap should stay in place without squeezing. Then attach the D-ring to the clip or carabiner of the cable machine and select a suitable weight. The strap is used for exercises in which the leg moves against the resistance of the cable, for example leg kickbacks and side leg raises. Between exercises, the strap can be quickly removed and put on the other leg, or you can use both straps at once. After training, open the hook-and-loop closure and let the straps air dry.

Key features

• A pair of 2 straps – the set contains two identical ankle straps.
• Nylon and polyester – durable outer material for use in the gym.
• Neoprene padding – soft inner side, 25.4 cm long and 10.2 cm high.
• Quick-EZ hook-and-loop closure – 22.9 cm long and 5.1 cm wide strap for quick adjustment.
• Rust-free D-ring – steel ring with dual powder coating for connecting to the cable.
• Reinforced stitching – stitching and piping made to bear heavy loads.

Who is it for?

RDX A4 ankle straps suit anyone who trains on a cable machine at the gym and wants to add exercises to leg day where the resistance is attached directly to the ankle. They are a good choice both for beginners who are just getting to know cable exercises and for experienced athletes who use ankle straps regularly. The hook-and-loop closure lets you adjust the tightness of the strap to your needs every time. The two straps in the pair are handy for those who switch legs often or do exercises with both legs at the same time.

Dimensions, colours and set

The neoprene padding measures 25.4 × 10.2 cm (10 × 4 inches) and the hook-and-loop strap 22.9 × 5.1 cm (9 × 2 inches). The manufacturer offers the A4 ankle straps in seven colours – black, red, blue, pink, grey, purple and army green – and as a single strap or a pair. The Sportlab product is a pair, i.e. 2 straps; see the product options for the available colour. After use, keep the straps in a dry place and check from time to time that the stitching, hook-and-loop closure and D-ring are intact.