Figure 8 Lifting Straps
A closed loop figure 8 lifting strap that locks around the bar and your wrist so grip stops ending your set, built from heavy duty cotton webbing with double and cross stitching for maximal deadlifts, shrugs, and rack pulls.
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Closed Loop Lock · Holds 1,000 lb+
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| S | M | L |
|---|---|---|
| Most women & smaller wrists | Around 200 lb lifters | 275 lb+ lifters |
Sizes run by build and body weight, not a wrist measurement. Between sizes? Size up.
Find Your Size
| S | M | L | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waist (in) | Most women & smaller wrists | Around 200 lb lifters | 275 lb+ lifters |
Sizes run by build and body weight, not a wrist measurement. Between sizes? Size up.
Four reasons grip stops ending your set
Built around one job: locking the bar to your wrist so a heavy pull ends when your back or legs give out, not your hands.
Grip stops being the limiting factor
The closed loop carries the bar once your forearms fatigue, so your back and legs finish the set instead of your grip cutting it short on a heavy deadlift, shrug, or rack pull.
Locks to the bar, no mid-set slip
The figure 8 loops through the bar and around your wrist, so once it is set it cannot unwrap. There is nothing to re-grip on a max effort pull.
Heavy duty cotton webbing
Quarter inch cotton webbing with double and cross stitching, built to hold over 1,000 lb of pulling force set after set.
Fast to lock in
Hand through the first loop, the X under the bar, hand through the second loop. You are locked and pulling in seconds.
How Do Figure 8 Straps Lock Your Grip to the Bar on Heavy Pulls?
A figure 8 lifting strap works by forming a closed loop through the bar and around your wrist, so the strap, not your fingers, holds the bar once your grip starts to give out on a heavy pull.
Three things make that lock work on deadlifts, shrugs, and rack pulls:
- The closed loop takes the load off your fingers. Your hand goes through the first loop, the X of the figure 8 sits under the bar, and your hand goes through the second loop. Once cinched, the strap holds the bar so your finger flexors are no longer the first thing to fail on a heavy set. Browse the full lifting straps collection to compare every option in this build.
- The lock does not loosen mid-set. Because the figure 8 is a closed loop rather than an open wrap you cinch each rep, there is no re-gripping between reps. The hold on rep one is the hold on rep eight, which is why it suits maximal pulls where you cannot risk the bar rolling out of your hand.
- Heavy duty webbing keeps the hold honest. Quarter inch cotton webbing with double and cross stitching is built to hold over 1,000 lb of pulling force, so the strap is not the weak link on your heaviest sets.
As an orthopedic physician assistant, I designed the figure 8 geometry around how grip fatigue actually breaks down under a loaded bar, not around a marketing brief. If you are deciding between a strap and a wrist wrap, our lifting straps vs. wrist wraps guide breaks down which one solves your actual problem.
Rawal Mushtaq, OPA-COrthopedic Physician Assistant-Certified (OPA-C)
How a figure 8 strap changes where the load lands
No magic. Just where the pull goes once your grip gives out.
Bar and wrist lock
Hand through the first loop, the X under the bar, hand through the second loop.
Load transfers to the wrist
Once locked, pulling tension routes through the closed loop instead of your fingers.
The loop stays locked
A closed figure 8 does not unwrap mid-set, so there is nothing to re-grip.
Grip stops failing first
Your forearms stop being the limiting factor on a maximal set.
You keep pulling
The set keeps going until your back or legs give out, not your hands.
These figure 8 straps are training equipment, not a medical device. They are designed to move grip out of the way of a heavy pull, not to prevent or treat injury. If you have a diagnosed wrist or hand condition, talk with your provider before loaded pulling.
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Size: S
See every detail
The build quality and craftsmanship, up close.
Do You Need a Figure 8 Strap or a Standard Strap?
It depends on whether you want maximum security or maximum speed between sets. A figure 8 strap is a closed loop that locks through the bar and your wrist, so it will not slip and there is nothing to re-wrap mid-set, which makes it the pick for maximal pulls where you cannot risk the bar rolling out of your hand: heavy deadlifts, shrugs, and rack pulls. The trade-off is speed, since a closed loop takes a moment longer to get in and out of than an open strap. If you want a faster wrap-and-go setup for higher-rep or superset work, our standard 24-inch lifting straps and the Easy Grip straps trade a little lock-in security for quicker on and off. Most lifters who chase heavy singles and top sets reach for the figure 8.
The Body Reapers Difference
Four things that hold up through maximal pulling sets and honest scrutiny.
Two reasons these lifting straps are better and cost less.
One strap, two things almost no one else pairs: a clinician's design and our own factory floor.
Designed by a clinician
An orthopedic OPA-C designed the figure-8 geometry around how grip fatigue actually breaks down under a loaded bar, not around a marketing brief. The pattern locks to the wrist so the bar becomes an extension of the forearm, not a slipping risk.
Rawal Mushtaq, OPA-C · Orthopedic Surgery · 10+ years clinical practice
Made in our own facility
We manufacture in-house instead of outsourcing. That lets us control the material quality and cut the middleman markup. It is why a clinician-designed strap is $18.99 instead of a middleman-marked-up price, and why it holds up set after set.
Most brands outsource to third-party suppliers and mark up cheaper materials. We don't.
What lifters say about these straps
Verified reviews for this exact product (19 reviews, 5.0 average on Ryviu).
A few of our 19 verified reviews. See them all below.
These are a game changer. Likely the best purchase in my home gym. Brilliant design, comfortable, easy to use, and well made. These work perfect for any pull exercise - upper or lower body. If you need to lift to failure but your grip is your limiting factor, these are your answer. Buy them!
Build quality is great, super thick and durable. Fits me great but a little big for my little girlfriend who is 5 feet tall. I got the large and I'll never go back to garbage traditional straps that you had to struggle to wrap around the bar. Would recommend.
They have worked great! I was nervous ordering because I have quite small wrists and I wasn't sure if they would slip off or not. But I have used them to lift heavy weights (during RDL's) several times and haven't had any issues. Would thoroughly recommend!!!
Very helpful while lifting heavy weights. Honestly it made my workout much easier. You can use it while doing weighted lunges, rowing and stiff deadlift.
Buy it, train with it, or send it back
Easy returns & exchanges
Wrong size or not the right fit? Swap it or send it back without the hassle.
Free U.S. shipping over $50
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Clinician-designed & pro-tested
Designed by an OPA-C and tested by IFBB pros and world-record powerlifters.
Specs, compare & the fine print
What's in the build
The build details, from the product's own materials.
Built for grip-limited maximal pulling: deadlifts, shrugs, and rack pulls.
Closed-loop figure 8 vs. an open strap
The real trade-offs against a standard open strap and a generic figure 8.
| Body Reapers Figure 8 Strap | Standard open strap | Generic figure 8 strap | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $18.99 | Varies | Varies |
| Grip security | Closed loop, locks to the bar | Open wrap, can slip mid-set | Closed loop |
| Mid-set re-wrap | None once locked in | Re-wrap most sets | None |
| Webbing | Quarter inch heavy duty cotton | Varies | Lighter webbing |
| Stitching | Double and cross stitched | Single stitch | Single stitch |
| Clinician-designed | Yes, OPA-C | No | No |
| Athlete tested | IFBB pros, world-record powerlifters | No | No |
| Made in-house | Yes | Outsourced | Outsourced |
| Easy returns | Yes | N/A | N/A |
Green checks mark where the closed-loop figure 8 build wins on mechanism, not marketing.
Care, warranty and returns
A little care keeps the webbing and stitching holding up set after set.
Care guide
- Cleaning: gently hand wash with a mild detergent. Avoid machine washing so the webbing keeps its hold.
- Drying: air dry away from direct heat. Skip the dryer to protect the stitching.
- Storage: store in a cool, dry place, and let them fully dry before storing.
Warranty and returns
- One-year warranty against defects. Easy returns and exchanges.
- Free U.S. shipping over $50.
Body Reapers stands behind the quality of our figure 8 lifting straps. They come with a one-year warranty covering defects in materials and craftsmanship under regular use. This warranty does not cover damage from improper handling or misuse. How to claim: contact our support team with your proof of purchase and images of the defect, and we will inspect and, if needed, replace your straps within the warranty period.
Everything you're wondering
A locked-in grip for your heaviest pulls.
Size: S
Free U.S. shipping over $50 · Easy returns & exchanges · 5.0 stars from 19 verified reviews
