The Singlet That Stopped Getting in My Way — My Experience with the CERBERUS Powerlifting Singlet

15 de junio de 2026

CERBERUS Strength Men's Powerlifting Singlet in compression material — racer-back cut with silicone grip strips on the thighs

I've been powerlifting for four years. I competed in my first sanctioned meet eighteen months ago, and in the weeks leading up to it I made a mistake that a lot of newer lifters make: I bought a cheap singlet.

It was fine in the changing room. It looked the part. But under a loaded bar, in the hole on a heavy squat, it rode up. Not dramatically — just enough to be distracting. I spent the first attempt thinking about the lift. I spent the second attempt thinking about the singlet. By the third I'd adjusted mentally, but the damage was done. I left two kilos on the platform that day that I shouldn't have.

After the meet I started asking around. Every experienced lifter I spoke to said the same thing: buy once, buy right. Get a CERBERUS.

Why CERBERUS

CERBERUS Strength is a UK-based brand that makes equipment specifically for strength sports — powerlifting, strongman, weightlifting. They're not a general sportswear brand that happens to make a singlet. This is what they do, and the design of the CERBERUS Strength Men's Powerlifting Singlet reflects that focus entirely.

CERBERUS Strength Men's Powerlifting Singlet back view showing the racer-back cut designed for complete freedom of movement during squats and deadlifts — The racer-back cut — designed specifically to keep the shoulders completely free during squats and pulls.

The features that sold me were specific. The silicone grip strips on the thighs keep the legs of the singlet in place under load — that's the exact problem I'd had at my first meet, solved by a single design decision. The flat seams mean no chafing during long training sessions or multi-attempt competitions. The racer-back cut keeps the shoulders completely free, which matters on deadlifts and overhead work. And the squat-proof construction means the fabric doesn't shift or bunch when you're in the hole.

At £49.99 it was more than I'd paid for my first singlet. It was also less than the cost of the two kilos I'd left on the platform.

First Session in It

I wore it for a heavy squat session the week it arrived. The compression fit was immediately different to what I was used to — snug without being restrictive, the kind of fit that feels like the singlet is working with your body rather than against it. I went through my warm-up sets without thinking about it once. That was the point.

CERBERUS Strength Men's Powerlifting Singlet worn during a heavy squat showing the compression fit and silicone grip strips keeping the singlet in place under load — Under a loaded bar is where it counts — the compression fit and silicone grip strips mean it stays exactly where it should.

The silicone grip strips on the thighs did exactly what they're supposed to do. I went to depth on every rep and the singlet didn't move. I did a full deadlift session after and the racer-back kept my shoulders completely unobstructed through every pull. By the end of the session I'd forgotten I was wearing it, which is precisely what you want from competition kit.

Competition Day

I wore the CERBERUS singlet at my second meet three months after buying it. Nine attempts across squat, bench, and deadlift. I went nine for nine — hit every lift, set three personal bests, and at no point during the day did I think about what I was wearing. That's the standard I was trying to reach.

CERBERUS Strength Men's Powerlifting Singlet front view showing the form-fitting compression material and flat seam construction — The flat seam construction — no chafing, no bulk, nothing to think about during a long competition day.

The singlet also passed federation inspection without any issues — it meets the requirements for equipped and unequipped powerlifting competitions, which is worth confirming with your specific federation before competing, but CERBERUS designs to meet standard competition specifications.

Eight Months On

I've now had this singlet for eight months. I train in it twice a week and have competed in it twice. The compression hasn't degraded — it fits identically to how it did on day one. The silicone grip strips are still fully functional. The flat seams haven't frayed. The fabric hasn't pilled or thinned.

CERBERUS Strength Men's Powerlifting Singlet detail shot showing the silicone grip strips on the thighs that keep the singlet in place during heavy lifts — The silicone grip strips on the thighs — the single design detail that solved the problem I'd had with every other singlet.

I wash it after every session (cold wash, hang dry) and it's held up perfectly. For kit that gets this much use, that durability matters. A singlet that degrades after six months isn't saving you money — it's just delaying the cost.

CERBERUS Strength Men's Powerlifting Singlet worn during a deadlift showing the racer-back cut allowing full shoulder mobility — Eight months of training and competing in it — it still performs exactly as it did on day one.

Sizing

CERBERUS provides a detailed male sizing guide — use it. Powerlifting singlets are meant to fit close, and getting the size right matters for both performance and federation compliance. I'm between sizes and went with the smaller, which is the right call for competition use.

Who This Is For

Any male powerlifter who competes or trains seriously and wants kit that performs without requiring any mental bandwidth. If you've ever been distracted by your singlet during a heavy set, you understand exactly why this matters. If you haven't had that problem yet, buy the right singlet now and you never will.

You can find the CERBERUS Strength Men's Powerlifting Singlet here. If you're exploring more, these collections are worth a look:

Buy once, buy right. Every experienced lifter told me that. They were correct.

— Ryan Kowalski, Birmingham