Lifting StrapsPadded Weightlifting Straps

About this collection

Lifting straps let your back, traps and hamstrings finish the set your grip would have ended. Battle Straps are padded lasso lifting straps: 18 inches of heavy cotton webbing, a 3mm neoprene wrist pad sewn in (not glued), and reinforced box stitching at the loop. Black or OD Green, with a carry bag.

Buy them on their own, or grab the Push Pull Bundle with Battle Wraps wrist wraps and cover pull day and press day in one order.

Which lifting straps do I need?

Most lifters need one pair of lasso straps. They hold heavy pulls, release the second you open your hand, and work on barbells, dumbbells, cable handles and pull-up bars. Figure 8 straps and hooks are specialist tools.

Still deciding? Read lifting straps vs lifting hooks, or the full guide to choosing and using lifting straps.

When to use lifting straps

Straps on your heavy work, raw hands on everything else. That way your grip keeps getting stronger while your pulls keep getting heavier. More on that in are lifting straps cheating? and the best lifts to use straps on.

How to wrap a lasso strap

• Make the loop: Thread the strap through its sewn loop so it forms a lasso.
• Hand in: Slide your hand through so the padded part sits on the wrist and the tail runs out between your thumb and index finger.
• Wrap the bar: Wrap the tail around the bar in the opposite direction your fingers will close. The 18 inch length gives you up to three full wraps on a standard barbell.
• Cinch it: Roll the bar toward you to tighten the strap, then grip over the top and pull.

Step-by-step setup for deadlifts is in how to use straps for deadlift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do lifting straps help your deadlift?

Yes. On heavy pulls your grip usually gives out before your back and legs do. Straps move the load from your fingers to your wrists, so you can finish the set with the muscles you are actually training. Use them on top sets, not warm-ups.

Are lifting straps cheating?

No. They are a tool for moving more load on heavy pulls. Keep training your grip without straps on lighter work, dead hangs and carries, and you get both a stronger grip and heavier pulls.

Padded or unpadded lifting straps?

Padded. Unpadded straps dig into the wrist on heavy sets. Battle Straps have a 3mm neoprene pad sewn into the strap to spread that pressure.

How long should lifting straps be?

Long enough for at least two full wraps around the bar. Battle Straps are 18 inches, which gives up to three wraps on a standard barbell.

What is the difference between lifting straps and wrist wraps?

Straps help your grip on pulls like deadlifts and rows. Wrist wraps support your wrist joint on presses like bench and overhead press. See lifting straps vs wrist wraps.