Your grip is the weakest link in your pull. Every serious lifter knows the frustration: your back, legs, and hips have more in the tank, but your hands give out first. The CERBERUS Strength Figure 8 Lifting Straps eliminate that limitation entirely. Rated to 600kg, crafted from heavy-duty cotton canvas, and used by top athletes at the World Deadlift Championships — these are the straps that serious lifters trust. And at just £22.99, they're the most impactful upgrade you can make to your training for under £25.
About the Straps
Figure 8 straps are the gold standard for maximum-load pulling movements. Unlike traditional loop straps, the figure 8 design locks your hand to the bar in a closed loop — meaning the bar literally cannot leave your grip. This is the strap of choice for world-record deadlifts, heavy rack pulls, and any movement where grip failure is simply not an option.
What makes the CERBERUS version the best in class:
- Rated to 600kg — engineered for loads that would destroy lesser straps
- Heavy-duty cotton canvas — tough, grippy, and durable across thousands of reps
- Industrial-strength sewn loop — the critical junction point is reinforced to last
- 4 sizes available — Small (28"), Medium (30"), Large (31"), X-Large (34")
- Used at the World Deadlift Championships — trusted by the strongest athletes on the planet
- Same style as top competitive athletes — not a consumer approximation, the real thing
Who Are These For & When to Use Them
Figure 8 straps are a specialist tool — here's exactly where they belong in your training:
🏋️ 1. Heavy Deadlifts — The Primary Use Case
This is what figure 8 straps were made for. When you're pulling at or near your maximum, grip failure is the enemy. The figure 8 loop locks your hand to the bar so completely that your grip becomes a non-factor — you can focus 100% of your mental and physical energy on the pull itself. Whether you're chasing a personal best, working heavy singles, or grinding through a top-set AMRAP, these straps let you lift what your body is actually capable of, not what your grip allows.
💪 2. Rack Pulls & Partial Deadlifts
Rack pulls are typically loaded heavier than conventional deadlifts — which means grip demand is even higher. Figure 8 straps are the only sensible choice for heavy rack work. Lock in, pull, and let the straps handle the grip so you can focus on overloading the top portion of the movement and building the strength you need for full-range PRs.
🧱 3. Strongman Events — Stones, Logs, Sandbags
Strongman athletes have used figure 8 straps for decades on loading events, stone work, and any implement where a secure grip is critical. The CERBERUS straps are specifically designed with strongman in mind — the heavy cotton canvas grips rough surfaces and irregular implements far better than synthetic alternatives. If you compete or train in strongman, these are non-negotiable kit.
🔄 4. High-Rep Pulling Volume
Even at sub-maximal weights, high-rep deadlift sets, Romanian deadlifts, and barbell rows will fatigue your grip long before your target muscles are done. Using figure 8 straps for volume work means your lats, hamstrings, and glutes get the stimulus they need without grip being the limiting factor. This is how you build more muscle — by actually training the muscles you're targeting.
🎯 5. Competition Prep & Peak Week
In the final weeks before a powerlifting or strongman competition, you need to know your equipment is reliable. CERBERUS straps are used at the World Deadlift Championships — that's the highest possible endorsement. When you're pulling the biggest weights of your life, you want the straps that the world's strongest athletes trust.
🎁 6. The Perfect Gift for a Lifter
Know someone who trains seriously? Figure 8 straps are the kind of kit that serious lifters always need but rarely buy for themselves. At £22.99, it's a genuinely useful, high-quality gift that will be used in every heavy session. Far more useful than another shaker bottle or gym bag, and far more impressive than a generic gift card.
Figure 8 vs Standard Loop Straps — What's the Difference?
If you're new to lifting straps, here's the key distinction:
- Standard loop straps — wrap around the bar and your wrist. Good for moderate loads. Can be released quickly. Suitable for Olympic lifting where you may need to bail.
- Figure 8 straps — create a closed loop that locks your hand to the bar. Cannot be released mid-lift. Designed for maximum-load pulling where grip failure is not acceptable. The choice of powerlifters and strongman athletes.
If you're pulling heavy and you want your grip to be a complete non-issue, figure 8 is the answer.
Why £22.99 Is Exceptional Value
Quality lifting straps vary enormously in price and quality. Here's the context:
- Generic figure 8 straps (Amazon/no-brand) — £8–£15, but with unknown load ratings and poor durability
- Mid-range branded straps — £20–£35
- Premium competition-grade straps — £35–£60+
The CERBERUS Figure 8 straps at £22.99 sit at the mid-range price point but deliver competition-grade performance:
- ✅ 600kg rated — a load rating that most brands don't even publish because they can't match it
- ✅ World Deadlift Championship pedigree — used by the strongest athletes in the world
- ✅ Heavy-duty cotton canvas — the correct material for maximum grip and durability
- ✅ Industrial-strength sewn loop — the failure point of cheap straps, reinforced here
- ✅ 4 sizes — find the right fit for your hands
- ✅ 5,600+ in stock — available now across all sizes
A pair of straps that lasts years and helps you lift more in every session is one of the highest-ROI purchases in all of fitness. At £22.99, the CERBERUS Figure 8 straps are a no-brainer.
Sizing Guide
Choose your size based on hand size and wrist circumference:
- Small (28") — smaller hands, narrower wrists
- Medium (30") — average male hand size, the most popular choice
- Large (31") — larger hands or those who prefer a slightly longer loop
- X-Large (34") — very large hands or those who want maximum loop length for thick bars
If in doubt, size up — a slightly longer strap gives you more flexibility in how you set up the loop.
🏋️ Shop CERBERUS Figure 8 Lifting Straps — £22.99
Available in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large. Over 5,600 in stock across all sizes — order today and lift more tomorrow.
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