Premium Leather Figure 8 Lifting Straps

Figure 8 premium leather lifting straps: lock your hands to the bar

If you want to eliminate 100% of the risk of the bar slipping from your hands during the deadlift, the figure 8 design (Figure 8 lifting straps) is the ultimate solution. But with this new version in double-layer premium genuine leather, Warrior Gear pousse le concept encore plus loin.

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📏 Size guide ⚠️

Our new figure-8 straps have been adjusted to provide better support. The choice of size depends on your wrist circumference, but also on how you use your straps.

✅ Recommended method: straps on the outer sides of the hands

We recommend positioning the straps outside each hand, on the side of the plates, to maintain a direct grip on the bar while benefiting from excellent support.

For this use, measure the circumference of your wrist using a tape measure (or a piece of string that you then measure with a ruler).

🤏 Small Size: up to 17.5 cm wrist circumference included.

💪 Classic Size: over 17.5 cm wrist circumference.

Important: if your wrist circumference measures exactly 17.5 cm, choose size Small.

🔥 Advanced method: straps placed in the hand

Some experienced lifters, especially in strongman, prefer to position the straps in the grip area in order to hold the bar with the fingertips, rather than with a classic full-hand grip.

For this particular technique, we recommend size Small to achieve a shorter fit.

⚠️ This technique is intended for experienced lifters. Make sure the straps can be positioned correctly without excessive compression of the wrist, and test their placement with a light load before any heavy attempt.

💀 Warrior Gear Tip: for the majority of users, opt for straps positioned on the outer sides of the hands and choose your size based on your wrist circumference.

Straps on the outer sides of the hand

Straps in the hand – advanced method

📐 Rethought dimensions for unwavering support

The major flaw of many figure-8 straps on the market is their size: often too long, they leave an empty gap between the wrist and the bar. As a result, the load "hangs" at your fingertips, which artificially lengthens the range of motion of your deadlift and puts your mechanical leverage at a disadvantage.

To counter this, we deliberately scaled down the dimensions of our straps. This tighter, shorter pattern completely eliminates the "play":

Your wrists are literally pressed against the bar.

As soon as tension is applied, the lock-in is immediate and leaves no room for slipping.

You pull the bar from higher up, optimizing your biomechanics on maximum loads.

💡 Premium Leather or Thick Cotton?

Not sure whether to go with our classic model of figure-8 cotton lifting straps ?
Cotton is tough, indestructible but bulkier. Our premium leather model solves this problem: it is much thinner and extremely supple. It allows you to grip the bar more closely, while offering immediate comfort to your joints, with no break-in period.

🔗 The Figure 8 design: absolute safety for the Strongman and the Powerlifting

Unlike traditional lifting straps that you have to wrap around several times, the figure-8 strap works like a closed loop:

You put your wrist through the first loop.

You pass the strap under the bar.

You thread your wrist back through the second loop.

The result? You and the bar become one. Even if your fingers open during the effort, the strap holds the load. It's the king of accessories for ultra-heavy deadliftswork on Axle Bar (thick bar), or Strongman events like the Car Deadlift or the Farmer’s Walk.

Warning: Because of this total lock-in, they must not be used for Olympic weightlifting movements (snatch, clean) where you need to be able to release the bar in an emergency.

🛡️ Double Ply Leather: an armored structure guaranteed for life

The strength of a figure-8 strap lies in its crossover point (the center of the 8). On low-end models, this is where the strap tears apart.

To counter this, we used our premium genuine double-ply leather (Double Ply). The layers are bonded together by an extremely dense mesh of stitching in high-strength technical thread. This full cross-stitching prevents any deformation of the strap, even when pulled by extreme loads.

✋ Premium comfort from the very first session

Figure-8 straps are notorious for crushing your wrists. Our premium leather changes the game: pre-softened, it instantly molds to the anatomy of your hands and forearms. It absorbs the pressure of the load without cutting into your skin, letting you stay focused on your posterior chain.

⚫ LIFT OR DIE finish

A bold, pared-back design. Deep black leather, contrasted by multiple white reinforcement stitches, and stamped with our official patch LIFT OR DIE stitched with precision.

📋 Features & Commitments

Material: Soft premium genuine double-ply leather.

Shape: Figure 8 (figure-8 strap) specially designed for deadlifts and Strongman.

Warranty: Lifetime (against structural failure of the stitching/leather during training).

Snug Fit Design: Reduced dimensions to eliminate slack and keep your hands locked onto the bar.

Leather Advantage: Grip closer to steel and a slimmer profile than thick canvas.

Construction: Multiple high-tenacity stitching.

Finish: Black, white topstitching, official LIFT OR DIEpatch.

Packaging: Sold by pair.

Stop letting your grip dictate your limits on the deadlift. Switch to premium leather.

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🙋‍♂️ FAQ – Strap

What should you do if the model doesn't suit you upon receipt?
Don't worry, it's possible to exchange | refund the straps according to our return conditions. Contact us.

How do you choose the right model?

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