IronMind Sew-Easy Lifting Straps (Pair)

These are great straps both for olympic weightlifting training (snatches, pulls) and general training (deadlifts, rows). They are a short sewn loop rather than the traditional choker design, which makes it easier (and safer) to bail out of a missed snatch. The sewn loop also allows a symmetrical cinch (just tuck the tail through the loop), which may take a little getting used to compared with regular straps, but once you have figured it out it is just as fast and easy. Finally, the sewn loop design will not choke up on your wrist the same way regular straps can, so it is easy to take on and off.The nylon material is a little slick but once it roughens up from the bar knurling and gets some chalk rubbed, they grip the bar really well. It is also a tough nylon that is more durable than cotton or poly straps. I have used other Iron Mind straps before for many years and they have held up strong pulling in the 600lb range regularly. I expect these to do the same.Other straps on the market often have a separate right/left designation which is helpfu; if you tuck the tail to one side (typically to the inside of your grip width). With the sewn loop design, I've found that right/left isn't really an issue if you tuck the tail through the loop.

I purchased these after borrowing a similar pair from a friend for deadlifts. The speed with which you can get on and off the bar make these preferable for heavy cleans, snatches, deadlifts, or in workouts like Crossfit. I prefer to not use straps unless failing grip strength forces me to, so I've only used them a handful of times since I purchased them.The only drawback I've found using these versus the pair I borrowed from a friend is that the fabric on these is a little softer and less stiff. The stiffness of the others I used made it quicker to hook and wrap around the bar. It is getting easier to wrap each time I use these, though, so I don't consider it a negative to the product so much as a reflection of my lack of coordination.The fabric itself is thick and I have no concerns about its durability. The stitching where the loop meets (the bottom of the V) is clean and well done and I have no concerns about it holding up for years. I am a female with small wrists and medium/large hands for my size and these work fine for me. Their size actually puts less strain on the top of my hand/thumb area than the others that I had borrowed, although they feel a little more unruly. The other straps could be uncomfortable, especially on heavy deadlifts, but I have not experienced discomfort with the IronMind straps.

I've had these for 9 years and they are still going strong. They took some time to break in but after that, they are easy to use.

I like these... They're made exceedingly well from what appears to be a tough woven nylon and because each is essentially once piece of material, they're easy to wrap around the bar. My only complaint is that they're really big. If you have big hands, these will be perfect for you; if you have smaller hands, you have to make sure they're positioned properly on your hands as you wrap them around the bar, otherwise you hand might slip out. It would be great if they came in different sizes for different sized hands.

Been using them for 5 years for deadlifts. Super easy to use, super reliable. We're talking probably almost once-weekly use for the last 5 years. Haven't tried them with Olympic lifts.

Shouldn’t be sewn at an angle.

Incredibly easy to use and made with high quality fabric. Perfect for Weightlifting or anything involving heavy pulls. Best straps I've ever used.

I use these for weightlifting. The material and stitching looks like they're quality and should last a very long time. The straps feel a little stiff at first but they break in nicely with use. The length is perfect and I have missed snatches from behind with these and they release without any problem.I don't like how the width of the straps are a bit wide. When you wrap them around the bar, the bar pretty much disappear under the straps and you can't really have a good feel for the barbell anymore. So whether if you're lifting with an eleiko bar or a craigslist bar, all you're gonna feel is the strap on your hands. The good thing though is the wide width of the strap won't dig into your hands when you're deadlifting or doing heavy pulls and extensions. I am a 77kg lifter. Maybe if you have bigger hands than me you won't have this problem.