Weight Lifting Straps

Whether you're pulling heavy in the gym or competing on the platform, the right lifting straps can make all the difference. At Team Industry, our range of weight lifting straps is built for serious athletes — from beginners to elite strongman and powerlifting competitors. Designed to improve your grip, protect your wrists, and help you lift more weight for longer, our straps are trusted by bodybuilders, strongman athletes, and gym-goers across the world. Choose from our full range below:

  • Classic Lifting Straps — our best-selling everyday strap, available in a range of colours, perfect for deadlifts, rows, and all back training
  • Figure 8 Straps — designed for maximum security on heavy deadlifts, locking your hands to the bar so grip is never the limiting factor
  • Leather Lifting Straps (X Underdown L325) — premium cowhide leather construction for athletes who demand the very best in durability and feel
  • Pro Lifting Straps — dual-ply reinforced straps built for those chasing serious numbers in training and competition
  • "No Slip" Velcro Lifting Straps — quick-adjust velcro design for a secure, fuss-free fit between sets
  • Pro Grips — versa-style hand grips that combine palm protection with wrist strap support
  • Pro Hooks — heavy-duty metal lifting hooks for maximum load transfer and grip assistance on your heaviest pulls

Here are the main benefits of weight lifting straps:

1. Improved Grip Strength
Your grip is often the weakest link on heavy pulls. Straps take grip out of the equation, allowing you to hold onto the bar longer and lift more weight than your bare hands could manage alone.

2. Lift Heavier Weights
By securing your hands to the bar, straps let your back, legs, and posterior chain work to their true capacity — not just as far as your grip will allow. This means more productive sets and greater strength gains over time.

3. Reduced Fatigue on High-Rep Sets
On high-volume training days — think rows, rack pulls, lat pulldowns, or Romanian deadlifts — straps stop your grip from giving out before your target muscles are fully worked, keeping every rep effective.

4. Wrist Support & Protection
Many strap styles, particularly velcro and figure 8 designs, provide additional wrist stability during heavy lifts, reducing strain on the wrist joint over long training sessions.

5. Better Mind-Muscle Connection
When you're not focusing on holding on for dear life, you can actually concentrate on the muscle you're training — particularly important for back exercises where a strong mind-muscle connection drives better results.

6. Training Through Grip Injuries
If you're dealing with a hand, finger, or forearm injury, straps allow you to continue training heavy movements without putting excess stress on the affected area.

7. Competition & Strongman Use
In strongman competitions, straps are permitted on many events such as deadlifts, loading, and carries — making them an essential part of any competitor's kit bag.

8. Greater Training Volume
Because your grip is no longer the limiting factor, you can add more sets and reps to your programme without your hands failing first — leading to better overall muscle development.

Shop our full collection of lifting straps for deadlifts, back training, rows, and more — and find your perfect pair today.