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Examples of Lifting Straps / Hooks (with photos):

Quick look at some of them:

• Diadora Weight Lifting Hook Training Gym Grips Straps — lifting straps with hooked handles, designed to improve grip on heavy lifts (deadlifts, rows). Good if you want less grip stress and more focus on back/legs. 

• AQF Weight Lifting Wrist Straps – Neoprene Padded Cotton — padded cotton wrist‑straps for gym, offering comfort + grip support. Handy for deadlifts, lat‑pulldowns, rows when grip or fatigue limits you.

• Bear Grips Lifting Straps for Deadlift & Rows — heavier‑duty straps aimed at serious lifters, with strong grip and wrist support for heavy pulls. 

• Livepro Weight Lifting Straps LP8090 — lightweight straps (polyester mixture), flexible and breathable — good for general gym work or moderate lifts. 

• Premium Lifting Straps (Cotton/Nylon) — basic, versatile straps for various pulling exercises; good if you want an affordable strap for gym sessions.

• Figure‑8 Lifting Straps for Weightlifting — a style of strap that gives a secure grip; often used for deadlifts or heavy rows because they wrap the bar and wrists snugly. 

• Heavy‑Duty Nylon Lifting Straps — durable nylon straps for heavier lifts, giving stable grip support and increasing ability to lift heavier loads.

• Adjustable Lifting Straps with Velcro Wrist Support — straps with adjustable fit and wrist padding/support — helpful if you want both grip help and wrist comfort/stability.

What Straps Are Good For — When to Use Them?

• Improving grip: If your grip strength or hand fatigue limits your lifts (deadlifts, rows, pull‑ups), straps help you “lock in” the bar so you can target back/legs without grip being the weak link. 

• Heavier loads / higher reps: Straps let you lift heavier weights or do more reps without worrying about grip — useful for muscle-building or strength days. 

• Wrist support + comfort: Some straps have padding or wrist support, reducing stress on your wrists during heavy pulls or multiple sets. 

What to Keep in Mind & Use Carefully!

• Straps help grip — but they don’t replace good lifting form or proper technique. Use them as a tool, not a crutch.

• Over-relying on straps may limit grip development (your forearms / hands won’t get as much strengthening). Many trainers recommend using them only when grip becomes limiting.

• Some strap types — e.g. figure‑8 or hook straps — can make it harder to release the bar quickly if you need to bail out in a heavy lift. Good for controlled lifts (deadlifts, rows), less ideal for explosive or Olympic‑style lifts.

• For critical lifts or when aiming to improve grip strength, it’s good to sometimes lift without straps to train your grip naturally.