Your back is strong. Your legs are strong. Your hips are strong. But your hands give out first — and every serious lifter knows the frustration of grip fatigue cutting a set short when your muscles have plenty left to give. The Cerberus Strength Figure 8 Lifting Straps are engineered to eliminate that problem entirely. Crafted from heavy-duty cotton canvas with an industrial-strength sewn loop, rated to an extraordinary 600kg, and chosen by top athletes at the World Deadlift Championships — these are the straps that let you lift to your true potential. At just £22.99, they're the most impactful £22 you'll ever spend on your training.
Why Figure 8 Straps Are Different
Not all lifting straps are created equal. Standard loop straps wrap around the bar and rely on your grip to maintain tension — which means grip fatigue can still creep in under maximal loads. Figure 8 straps work differently: the double-loop design locks your hand to the bar mechanically, so the strap does the work of holding on rather than your fingers. The result is a completely secure connection between you and the bar that doesn't degrade as the set progresses.
The Cerberus Figure 8 straps take this design and build it to an elite standard — heavy-duty cotton canvas with a specialised weave for maximum durability, an industrial-strength sewn loop rated to 600kg, and four sizes (Small 28", Medium 30", Large 31", X-Large 34") to ensure a secure, comfortable fit for every hand size.
- 💪 Rated to 600kg — built for the heaviest pulls imaginable
- 💪 Heavy-duty cotton canvas — specialised weave for maximum durability and grip
- 💪 Industrial-strength sewn loop — won't fail under maximal loads
- 💪 Figure 8 design — mechanically locks hand to bar, eliminating grip fatigue
- 💪 4 sizes — Small (28"), Medium (30"), Large (31"), X-Large (34")
- 💪 Competition proven — the same style chosen by top athletes at the World Deadlift Championships
Who Needs These – Usage Cases & Training Situations
🏋️ The Serious Deadlifter Chasing a PB
If your deadlift has plateaued and you suspect grip is the limiting factor, Figure 8 straps will tell you the truth immediately. Strap in, pull, and discover what your posterior chain is actually capable of when your hands aren't the weak link. Many lifters add 10–20kg to their deadlift in the first session with straps — not because the straps are doing the lifting, but because they're finally allowing the muscles that were already strong enough to express their full strength. The Cerberus Figure 8 straps can increase your work rate by up to 30%.
🎓 The Powerlifter in Competition Prep
In powerlifting competition, straps aren't permitted for the competition lift — but they're invaluable in training. Using Figure 8 straps for accessory work, rep events, and volume training allows you to accumulate far more pulling volume without grip fatigue limiting your sets. Your competition grip strength is built through your warm-up sets and competition-specific work; your pulling strength is built through the volume you can only access with straps. The Cerberus Figure 8 straps are the tool that makes that volume possible.
🏆 The Strongman Competitor
Strongman events regularly feature max deadlifts, rep deadlifts, heavy shrugs, and loading events where grip is a critical variable. Figure 8 straps are legal in most strongman competitions and are the standard choice for serious competitors. The Cerberus straps are rated to 600kg and built to the same specification used at the World Deadlift Championships — they're not just training tools, they're competition equipment. Available in four sizes to fit the full range of strongman hand sizes.
📊 The High-Volume Gym Athlete
Even if you're not competing, if you're doing serious volume on deadlifts, Romanian deadlifts, rack pulls, shrugs, or any heavy pulling movement, grip fatigue is limiting your training quality. Figure 8 straps allow you to maintain perfect form and full muscle engagement throughout every rep of every set, rather than compensating for a failing grip in the later reps. The result is better training stimulus, better muscle development, and faster progress.
🛠️ The Rehabilitation & Return-to-Training Lifter
For lifters returning from hand, wrist, or forearm injuries, Figure 8 straps provide a way to maintain pulling strength and muscle mass during the recovery period without placing stress on the injured area. The mechanical lock of the Figure 8 design means the injured hand or wrist doesn't need to generate grip force — allowing the larger muscles of the back, glutes, and hamstrings to continue training while the smaller structures heal.
Unbeatable Value at £22.99
Premium Figure 8 lifting straps from specialist strength brands typically retail at £25–40. The Cerberus Strength version — rated to 600kg, competition proven at the World Deadlift Championships, and built from heavy-duty cotton canvas with an industrial-strength sewn loop — comes in at just £22.99. That's elite-level equipment at an accessible price point.
For context: a single session with a personal trainer costs £40–60. A tub of protein powder costs £30–50. The Cerberus Figure 8 straps at £22.99 will outlast both and deliver more measurable performance improvement than either. They're the single best value purchase a serious deadlifter can make — and with 5,726 in stock across four sizes, there's one waiting for you right now.
💪 Shop Cerberus Figure 8 Lifting Straps – £22.99
In stock now in 4 sizes: Small (28"), Medium (30"), Large (31"), X-Large (34"). Rated to 600kg. The grip upgrade your deadlift has been waiting for — order yours today.
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