BEAR GRIP Multi Grip Straps/Hooks, Premium Heavy duty weight lifting straps/gloves

Having tried just about every type of gym strap available, from wraps to hooks, I was left speechless by this offering from Bear Grip.I saw the recommendation by Dr Mike on his Renaissance Periodization videos for this style of grip but the ones he named are over £60. I saw these Bear Grips for under £20 and they look identical. I read the reviews and they were stellar so I took a punt. I am so glad I did.They arrived quickly and in brand new condition. I tried them today and I can honestly say that all the other grips I have are going in a storage bag in the garage as I won’t ever be using them again.Simply put, these are perfect. They take all the effort of gripping heavy weights out of the equation and leave you to focus on the core muscles you are targeting. So today I shrugged 36kg dumbbells with ease. I could have held them for an hour as my grip just didn’t give up. I was left to make a mind connection with my traps and I have never hit them like this before. Amazing.Yes, it probably means I am taking out some of the grip training from my forearms but this should easily be compensated for by the rise in the weights I can handle. I moved rapidly through the dumbbell rack and ended on the 44kg and I still could have gone higher.The straps are very accommodating for a wide range of wrist thickness so pretty much one size fits all. On the inside are two foam cushioning pads that mean despite the heavy weight, the straps do not dig into the skin on the wrists - making them super comfy.There is no faffing about like with regular straps when it comes to wrapping the bar. You simply flick the tongue over and the material is rigid and tactile enough to grab on the other side under the fleshy part of your palm. There is no time wasted and you can begin the exercise immediately.Also, unlike with hooks you aren’t stuck at the end with the heavy load in tired arms because you are able to effortlessly disengage from the weight by simply loosening the fingers and lifting the palm to release the tongue. Therefore you can knock out those final fatiguing reps safe in the knowledge you won’t get in a difficult disengagement at the end.I wanted to add some negatives to balance the review but I seriously can’t.I come from a family with seamstresses and so I know about stitches too and the needle work on these is perfect. Absolutely no issues with the quality control. I can see these lasting until my old age.I even chatted with the company. They are clearly 100% behind their product with exemplary customer support.I recommend any gym goer, from amateur to professional, to grab a pair of these. You won’t be disappointed.

I’ve been using the straps for a week now, and they’ve made a big difference in my workouts. Whether I’m doing deadlifts, rows, or pull-ups, the grip support is solid and reliable.The straps are heavy-duty and feel durable, with padded wrist support that makes lifting more comfortable. The hooks are strong and give me extra confidence when going heavy, especially on pulling exercises.They save my grip strength so I can focus more on the lift itself. If you’re serious about weight training, these are a great addition to your gym gear.

I followed the measuring instructions and was on the cusp of small/medium. The instructions said to size up to M so I did, but there was just too much strap overhang so I had to get another pair size S. The product is great, but the measuring instructions aren't so good. Luckily both orders arrived quickly & my friend wanted the medium pair so it all ended well.

Obviously a copy of the much more expensive Versa Grips, but man do they do the job so well! I have straps, but they are fiddly to wrap and not especially grippy. These things are like flypaper, I could immediately feel like I was connected to the bar I was lifting, vastly improved my rep range on deadlifts, pull downs and rows - hadn't quite appreciated how much I was being limited by my grip. They also fold nicely back on themselves between sets so you can tuck them in to use your phone or take a drink without removing them.For the money, these are excellent - you really cannot go wrong. The only downside, and it's personal and minor, is they have a strong memory foam and latex smell, which I'm sure will disappear over time.

Excellent grip, no messing around wrapping straps. I have pretty poor grip strength but these allow you to apply your own grip with the support needed to hold heavy. I use them for my deadlifts which have helped increase my lifts rapidly to 115k as well as my pull ups, hanging leg raises and hanging marches.The strength of grip increases my confidence and over the past year with progressive overload I’ve never failed due to loss of grip - except recently. Having now had these for a year I’m sadly noticing the Velcro is becoming less tacky and meant I slipped on my deadlift. They’ve done me well so I would go and buy the same replacements but worth knowing their shelf life is about a year (used twice a week).