Old School Straps

iFIT Old School Straps: cotton lifting straps for deadlifts and rows

iFIT Old School Straps are a pair of black cotton loop straps with an iFIT patch, made for gym pulling lifts. Each strap wraps around your wrist and the bar so your grip is no longer the first thing to fail on deadlifts, rows, shrugs, pull-ups and lat pulldowns. They are one size, fit most wrists and pack flat into a gym bag. They suit lifters who are moving heavier pulling weights and want to keep training their back and legs after their hands have had enough. Straps are among the most searched gym accessories in Egypt, and this is iFIT’s own pair.

What you get

Who it suits

• Heavy pulling days: deadlifts, rack pulls, rows and shrugs.
• Back-focused sessions: pull-ups and lat pulldowns without grip fatigue.
• Beginners to advanced: simple loop design that is quick to learn.
• Need wrist support instead? See wrist, elbow and knee wraps in lifting straps and wraps.

How to use

Thread the free end through the loop, slide your hand in with the tail running across your palm towards your thumb, then wrap the tail around the bar in the opposite direction to your fingers and roll it tight before you take your grip. Use the straps on your heaviest pulling sets and leave lighter sets strap-free so your grip still gets trained. They are not for pressing lifts. If you are new to straps, practise the wrap with a light weight first, then use them on heavy sets; unwrap from the bar before you take your hands away.

Size

One size, fits most wrists, sold as a pair. See other iFIT accessories on the iFIT brand page.

How to check your straps

• You receive two straps with the iFIT patch on each loop.
• The stitching at the loop is tight, with no loose threads.
• The cotton webbing is flat and evenly woven along its length.

Why order from iFIT

• It ships in the same parcel as your supplements, on one tax invoice.
• Pay by card, valU or cash on delivery.
• Delivery to every governorate in Egypt.

Old School Straps questions

What are lifting straps for?

Straps take load off your grip on pulling lifts. When your hands give out before your back or legs do, a strap wrapped around the bar lets you finish the set. They are used for deadlifts, rows, shrugs, pull-ups and lat pulldowns.

How do I put on old school straps?

Thread the free end through the loop to make a ring, slide your hand through so the tail runs along your palm towards your thumb, then wrap the tail around the bar in the opposite direction to your fingers and roll it tight before you grip.

Do they come as a pair?

Yes, you get two straps, one for each hand. They are one size and fit most wrists, men’s and women’s.

Should I use straps on every set?

No. Use them on your heaviest pulling sets and keep lighter sets strap-free so your grip still gets trained. Straps are not for pressing lifts such as bench or overhead press.

What is the difference between old school and figure-8 straps?

Old school loop straps release quickly if you need to drop the bar and suit most lifts and most lifters. Figure-8 straps lock your hands to the bar more firmly and are used for very heavy shrugs and rack pulls. For general gym training, the loop strap is the usual choice.

How do I clean them?

Hand-wash in cool water with mild soap and let them air-dry flat. Don’t tumble-dry, as heat can shrink cotton and loosen the stitching.