Don’t let a lack grip hold you back from reaching your goals. With the best lifting straps you’ll have all the support you need…
The best lifting straps can be a great accessory for beginner lifters or those that need grip support. Lifting straps are wrapped around the wrist with the other end wrapped around a barbell, handle of a dumbbell or a machine handle. They allow you to train larger muscle groups with heavier weights because you won’t be limited by a potential lack of grip strength. They won’t take up much space in your gym bag, either –and can even fit inside your gym shoes.
A good lifting strap will be comfortable, durable and simple to use. The six straps on this list meet all those criteria. If you try any of these straps for yourself, you can be confident they’ll serve your training needs well for a long time to come.
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These are the best lifting straps
- DMoose Lifting Straps ($17 – not yet available in the UK)
- No Conformity Lifting Straps ($44 – not yet available in the UK)
- Schiek 1000 LLS Leather Lifting Straps ($21.95 / £26)
- Gymreapers Lifting Straps ($16.99 / £14)
- JerkFit Death Grips ($39.95 / £44.95)
- Rogue Ohio Lifting Straps ($15 / £23.04)
DMoose Lifting Straps
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$17, dmoose.com (not yet available in the UK)
Grip: 4.5/5
Comfort: 4.5/5
Durability: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5
Material: 100% cotton | Length: 24in / 61cm | Padding: 4mm | Colours: 9 colours available
At 24in / 61cm, DMoose makes some of the longest straps around. They have a plush 4mm of padding too, for when you need that extra comfort on big lifts. Made from breathable cotton, they won’t get slick when you sweat, either. For those that like to make a statement, these straps come in nine colour variations – including our favourite, the stars and stripes.
Read our full DMoose Lifting Straps review
No Conformity Lifting Straps
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$44, noconformity.co (not yet available in the UK)
Grip: 4.5/5
Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4.5/5
Material: Nylon / neoprene / synthetic suede | Length: 20in / 50.8cm | Padding: Yes | Colours: Black / army green
With extra nylon reinforcements around the stress points, you can be sure these straps from No Conformity – or NoCo – won’t give out on you. Reinforced edges mean they won’t fray any time soon either. If comfort is your priority, they have you covered there too, with suede wrist padding that feels soft against the skin.
Read our full No Conformity Lifting Straps review
Schiek 1000 LLS Leather Lifting Straps
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$21.95, store.schiek.com (not yet available in the UK)
Grip: 4/5
Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5
Material: Leather | Dimensions: 21 x 1.5in / 53.3 x 3.8cm | Padding: None | Colours: Black / tan
Schiek’s 1000 LLS are one of just a few lifting straps made of real leather. It’s a touch of luxury that translates into dependable strength and comfort in the gym. It doesn’t make these straps particularly pricey, ether, but it does make them easy to clean. Dependable customer service means you’re guaranteed a replacement should a strap eventually break.
Read our full Schiek 1000 LLS Leather Lifting Straps review
Gymreapers Lifting Straps
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$16.99 / £14, gymreapers.com
Grip: 4/5
Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5
Material: Cotton / neoprene | Length: 18in / 45.7cm | Padding: Yes | Colours: 9 colours available
Gymreaper’s padded lifting straps feel much more premium than their low price suggests. Neoprene padding means they can be used for any handle, regardless of knurling. There are nine different color schemes available, and although they are shorter than most, they can still be secured to any handle with ease. A lifetime guarantee is an added bonus.
Read our full Gymreapers Lifting Straps review
JerkFit Death Grips
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$39.95 / £44.95, living.fit / amazon.co.uk
Grip: 4/5
Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 4.5/5
OVERALL: 4/5
Material: PVC / neoprene | Sizes: S, M, L | Padding: Yes | Colour: Black
The JerkFit Death Grips are more of a lifting glove than a lifting strap, but they do the job just as well. They are made from PVC with neoprene padding, giving you decent grip and comfort in equal measure. They come in three sizes, too, so are suitable for lifters with wrists as large as 8in / 20cm.
Read our full JerkFit Death Grips review
Rogue Ohio Straps
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$15 / £23.04, roguefitness.com / rogueeurope.eu
Grip: 4/5
Comfort: 4/5
Durability: 4/5
OVERALL: 4/5
Material: 100% cotton | Dimensions: 20 x 1.5in / 50.8 x 3.8cm | Padding: None | Colour: Black
These straps are a redesign of Rogue Fitnesss Ohio straps and are an improvement on a classic. Made from 100% cotton, the the straps are breathable enough to avoid getting slippery during sweaty sessions. Their webbed design is comfortable enough to negate the need for padding too. There’s also a nylon version if you prefer.
Read our full Rogue Ohio Lifting Straps review
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