--- product_id: 102002948 title: "Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes" brand: "iron ape" price: "€ 87.95" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Iron Ape" url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/102002948-figure-8-straps-for-deadlift-weight-lifting-shrugs-and-weightlifting store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 3300lb tested strength 4 precise size options Heavy duty cotton stitching Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes **Brand:** iron ape **Price:** € 87.95 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”₯ Lock in your PRs with straps that never quit πŸ’₯ ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes by iron ape - **How much does it cost?** € 87.95 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/102002948-figure-8-straps-for-deadlift-weight-lifting-shrugs-and-weightlifting) ## Best For - iron ape enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted iron ape brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Unbreakable Grip Lock:** Independently tested to hold up to 3300lb/1500kgβ€”your lifts just got unstoppable. - β€’ **Ergonomic Cotton Comfort:** Thick, breathable cotton eliminates the need for padding, keeping your hands connected and comfortable during every rep. - β€’ **Tailored Fit for Every Wrist:** Available in 4 sizes from Medium to XL, ensuring a perfect fit that feels custom-made for your power sessions. - β€’ **Effortless Setup & Adjustment:** Figure 8 design lets you lock in and tweak your grip faster than traditional strapsβ€”more time lifting, less fumbling. - β€’ **Strongman-Approved Performance:** Trusted by world record holders and strongman pros for maximum security on the heaviest lifts. ## Overview IRON APE Figure 8 Straps are heavy-duty cotton lifting straps independently tested to support up to 3300lb. Designed for deadlifts, shrugs, and weightlifting, they offer a secure, ergonomic grip favored by strongman champions. Available in four sizes, these straps provide quick setup and superior comfort without bulky padding, making them a must-have for serious lifters aiming to push past grip limits. ## Description desertcart.com : IRON APE Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes (M) : Sports & Outdoors Review: Really love these straps - UPDATE: After just a few more weeks of use, these have really become the best deadlifting straps that I have ever used. The stiffness was completely gone after 3-4 uses (although scrunching them up between sets has now become an oddly satisfying habit!). The speed with which you can set up and adjust your grip just can't be beat by any other type of strap. The straps themselves are clearly well made and I expect that they will last for years. Unlike another reviewer's, mine did not have any smell at all. One tip - a lot of videos/articles/pictures demonstrating how to use figure 8 straps have you putting the part of the strap that contacts the bar well outside your hands and pulling up and towards the center before gripping the bar. This puts all the pressure on the insides of your wrists during the lifts which was very uncomfortable for me. This is not necessary. Gripping the bar closer to where the straps wrap the bar puts the pressure back across the whole wrist and top of the hand in a way that is very similar to other types of straps and much more comfortable in my opinion. ORIGINAL POST: I try to be as up front as I can when I write a review, so straight off I need to say that these are my first figure 8 style lifting straps, as well as my first cotton lifting straps of any kind. Prior to this I've used hooks, and lasso straps in leather or nylon. The current price on these is what drew me to them while searching. The look of them in the picture convinced me to give them a shot even though there were no reviews at the time that I bought them. They look the closest to the Giants Pro straps that Eddie Hall used to break the deadlift world record and which seems to have started the whole figure 8 style (and which are no longer for sale). Having received and used them twice, I am happy that I made the choice. They are every bit as sturdy and substantial as they look in the picture. I have only used them twice, and I'll update at a later date with more detail. However, my initial impressions: 1. The cotton will take awhile to break in. They are thick (which is good), so they are stiff. I anticipated this based on my research for other cotton straps. I spent a few minutes repeatedly "scrunching" them after the first use, and this has already made a noticeable difference. 2. You are locked to the bar with this type of strap. Dropping the bar is not possible. I anticipated this as well based on research, but I admit that it was somewhat disconcerting when ending my first few sets to remain bent over for a few extra seconds while I released instead of just letting go and standing up. 3. More time than that is saved when setting up. The biggest advantage of this type of strap for me is the set up. It's very easy to get into, and more so than with any other type of strap, it's easy to adjust your grip width while strapping. For the curious, I'm using these for deadlift volume sets that are currently around 400 pounds. (I don't strap for my heavy singles, triples etc.) At this price, there is really no reason that I can see to buy any other brand. Review: Solid, strong, comfortable. Horrible smell. - Solid, strong, comfortable. You will NOT drop the bar with these... in fact, you probably can't, so don't use these for anything but deadlifts. They will especially serve you well with bars with good bearings, which will tend to want to turn in your hands a lot. Lasso-style straps weren't cutting it for me anymore around 500lbs, but these don't care if the bar wants to roll, or even if your hands are firmly on it at all. They run large. If you are near the boundary between two sizes, order the smaller one. It's possible to use them even if they run large on you. After having obtain a second pair for my girlfriend (who is much too tiny to use mine), I can only conclude that the horrible chemical stench (seriously, it's enough to make you light-headed) is something that new ones have, and lose as they sit on the shelf for a while. I hope. ## Features - STRONG AND STURDY: High quality custom made material, with heavy duty stitching, means these straps will last. INDEPENDENTLY TESTED to 3300lb/1500kg - BIGGER LIFTS: By locking your hands onto the bar, your PB's can be increased because you can focus on the LIFT, not the GRIP. These straps are also much easier to set up with than the traditional lasso style straps. Please check the photos to see how these straps work - STRONGMAN PREFERRED: This style of strap can be seen in use in many Strongman events, including the World Record 500kg lift in 2016. - ERGONOMIC & COMFORTABLE: The thick, strong, heavy duty cotton material means no need for extra padding material such as neoprene to get in the way and deteriorate. These straps also keep your hand in direct contact with the bar, improving the feel of the lift. - MULTIPLE SIZES: Now available in FOUR sizes: Medium (up to 6.5" wrists), Intermediate (6.5-7.5" wrists), Large (over 7.5"), and XL (for axle lifts or giants!) PDF guide to fitting and use available on request. Please also check the sizing and setup guides on the listing. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.35 x 6.57 x 2.28 inches | | Package Weight | 0.22 Kilograms | | Brand Name | IRON APE | | Material | Neoprene | | Manufacturer | IRON APE | | Size | X-Large | ## Product Details - **Size:** X-Large - **Material:** Neoprene - **Brand:** IRON APE - **Closure Type:** Loop - **Manufacturer:** IRON APE ## Images ![Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81V4ZDom4SL.jpg) ![Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91lhkj9NdVL.jpg) ![Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91UHGZK1k4L.jpg) ![Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1gQ0VNe2+L.jpg) ![Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. Heavy Duty Cotton, 4 Sizes - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91DLZNaHFaL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: My wrists are just over 9 inches do i get xl?** A: Hi there - thanks for your interest, and that's a monster pair of wrists you have there!| While I have 8" wrists, and the Large are great for me, I have just tried the fit of both the Large and XL while wearing a thick pair of gloves that take my wrists to just over 9". At that size, the large became too small, and the XLs seemed just right. If you do decide to buy, and they feel a bit large, there is the "twist" method to shorten them slightly (full details will be on a PDF attached to an email with the order). Lift strong, The IRON APE Team **Q: when will you have the XL back in stock** A: Hi Daniel, we've had an increase in demand and have started replenishing stock but afraid it's unlikely to be for a few weeks on the XLs. We do have stock in the UK so it might be an option to order them from there. We're really sorry for the inconvenience and are very appreciative of your interest. **Q: I just measured my wrist and it is exactly 7 inch in circumference, which size do I use?** A: I'm just under 7, ordered the mediums, and they are quite tight to get on around the bar. You might want the larger size if you are at 7 inches. **Q: Will buyers receive the green color? I notice the supporting pictures are of the black color.** A: Hi, thanks for the question, and all our lifting straps are black with orange stitching. If you have seen some in green, please let us know, as they are probably not ours! ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really love these straps *by C***2 on October 12, 2018* UPDATE: After just a few more weeks of use, these have really become the best deadlifting straps that I have ever used. The stiffness was completely gone after 3-4 uses (although scrunching them up between sets has now become an oddly satisfying habit!). The speed with which you can set up and adjust your grip just can't be beat by any other type of strap. The straps themselves are clearly well made and I expect that they will last for years. Unlike another reviewer's, mine did not have any smell at all. One tip - a lot of videos/articles/pictures demonstrating how to use figure 8 straps have you putting the part of the strap that contacts the bar well outside your hands and pulling up and towards the center before gripping the bar. This puts all the pressure on the insides of your wrists during the lifts which was very uncomfortable for me. This is not necessary. Gripping the bar closer to where the straps wrap the bar puts the pressure back across the whole wrist and top of the hand in a way that is very similar to other types of straps and much more comfortable in my opinion. ORIGINAL POST: I try to be as up front as I can when I write a review, so straight off I need to say that these are my first figure 8 style lifting straps, as well as my first cotton lifting straps of any kind. Prior to this I've used hooks, and lasso straps in leather or nylon. The current price on these is what drew me to them while searching. The look of them in the picture convinced me to give them a shot even though there were no reviews at the time that I bought them. They look the closest to the Giants Pro straps that Eddie Hall used to break the deadlift world record and which seems to have started the whole figure 8 style (and which are no longer for sale). Having received and used them twice, I am happy that I made the choice. They are every bit as sturdy and substantial as they look in the picture. I have only used them twice, and I'll update at a later date with more detail. However, my initial impressions: 1. The cotton will take awhile to break in. They are thick (which is good), so they are stiff. I anticipated this based on my research for other cotton straps. I spent a few minutes repeatedly "scrunching" them after the first use, and this has already made a noticeable difference. 2. You are locked to the bar with this type of strap. Dropping the bar is not possible. I anticipated this as well based on research, but I admit that it was somewhat disconcerting when ending my first few sets to remain bent over for a few extra seconds while I released instead of just letting go and standing up. 3. More time than that is saved when setting up. The biggest advantage of this type of strap for me is the set up. It's very easy to get into, and more so than with any other type of strap, it's easy to adjust your grip width while strapping. For the curious, I'm using these for deadlift volume sets that are currently around 400 pounds. (I don't strap for my heavy singles, triples etc.) At this price, there is really no reason that I can see to buy any other brand. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid, strong, comfortable. Horrible smell. *by P***S on April 1, 2019* Solid, strong, comfortable. You will NOT drop the bar with these... in fact, you probably can't, so don't use these for anything but deadlifts. They will especially serve you well with bars with good bearings, which will tend to want to turn in your hands a lot. Lasso-style straps weren't cutting it for me anymore around 500lbs, but these don't care if the bar wants to roll, or even if your hands are firmly on it at all. They run large. If you are near the boundary between two sizes, order the smaller one. It's possible to use them even if they run large on you. After having obtain a second pair for my girlfriend (who is much too tiny to use mine), I can only conclude that the horrible chemical stench (seriously, it's enough to make you light-headed) is something that new ones have, and lose as they sit on the shelf for a while. I hope. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent figure 8 straps *by W***W on June 28, 2019* I use these for several uses: The obvious for latching onto heavy deadlifts and shrugs. The not so obvious, you can loop a resistance band through them and extend the distance between your hands and the bar/handles you have the resistance band attached to. This is especially useful if you use heavy duty resistance bands (500+ pounds resistance) and have broad shoulders. The standard large resistance band is 41" around. When I put the 41" band around my shoulders (64 inch shoulder circumference) it leaves very little room for my hands to grasp the bar attached to the resistance band. Using one side of these straps around the resistance band and the other side around the bar, adds 5 inches of clearance between my chest and the bar. That part might sound confusing but the important part is they are strong enough to hold onto the 500+ pound resistance band being stretched. Great product. ## Frequently Bought Together - IRON APE Figure 8 Straps for Deadlift, Weight Lifting, Shrugs, and Weightlifting. 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