What are lifting straps?
Lifting straps are a training tool that helps you maintain your grip on the bar during heavy lifts. Straps are wrapped around the wrist and the bar so that grip doesn’t become the limiting factor in the exercise.
Many strength trainers use lifting straps to get more repetitions, better muscle contact, and the ability to focus more on the back and posterior chain rather than the forearms.
At MakeIt, we have been producing StrapIt lifting straps in Denmark since 2014, and more than 50,000 pairs have become a regular part of training for both casual exercisers and serious strength trainers.
How do lifting straps work?
Lifting straps work by creating a stronger connection between your hand and the bar. When straps are wrapped correctly around the bar, the load on your fingers and forearms is reduced, allowing you to hold the weight longer.
This means you can:
- Lift heavier weights
- Get more repetitions
- Focus more on muscle contact
- Reduce grip limitations
- Get more out of back training and deadlifts
When should you use lifting straps?
Lifting straps are especially relevant when your grip gives out before your muscles do.
They are often used for:
- Deadlift
- Romanian Deadlifts (RDL)
- Barbell Rows
- Dumbbell Rows
- T-Bar Rows
- Shrugs
- Lat Pulldowns
- Cable Rows
If you feel your forearms getting tired before your back, straps can be a big help.
Are lifting straps only for experienced lifters?
No.
Both beginners and experienced strength trainers can benefit from straps.
Beginners can use them to learn the big pulling exercises without being limited by grip strength, while more experienced lifters often use straps to fully focus on muscle contact and training volume.
The most important thing is still to train your grip, but straps are a tool – not a shortcut.
Are lifting straps cheating?
No.
Lifting straps are a tool used by everyone from casual exercisers to professional bodybuilders and powerlifters.
The purpose of straps is not to replace grip strength, but to ensure that your grip doesn’t stop you before your muscles are finished working.
If the goal is maximum development of back muscles, straps can be an effective aid.
Which lifting straps are best?
It depends on your needs.
At MakeIt, there are several different models:
StrapIt Standard
The classic model that fits most people.
StrapIt Premium
Extra comfort and padding for high training volume and heavy lifts.
StrapIt Short
A shorter model, especially popular among people with smaller hands.
Why do so many people use lifting straps?
Lifting straps are popular because they:
✓ Provides better grip
✓ Makes it possible to do more repetitions
✓ Increases focus on back muscles
✓ Reduces strain on hands and forearms
✓ Helps you get more out of heavy pulling exercises
Danish-made lifting straps since 2014
At MakeIt, we have produced StrapIt lifting straps in Denmark since 2014, focusing on quality, durability, and functionality.
Our straps are developed by strength trainers for strength trainers and made with carefully selected materials to withstand many years of training.
Today, more than 50,000 pairs of StrapIt lifting straps have been sold to customers across Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are lifting straps?
Lifting straps are bands wrapped around the wrist and bar to improve grip during heavy lifts.
When should you use straps?
When grip becomes the limiting factor before the muscles.
Are lifting straps cheating?
No, straps are a training tool used by both amateurs and professional athletes.
Which exercises are straps good for?
Deadlifts, rows, shrugs, lat pulldowns, Romanian Deadlifts, and other pulling exercises.
Which straps should I choose?
Most choose StrapIt Standard, while Premium offers extra comfort, and Short is designed for smaller hands.
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