There are two reasons these straps are best-sellers – they’re cheap and they just work.

One of the fastest growing accessory brands is Gymreapers, and one of its biggest sellers is its lifting straps. Gymreapers’ premium padded lifting straps are designed for both comfort and performance. They can be used for any handle, regardless of knurling, and they’ll hold up until the end of the workout.

Men’s Fitness verdict

They may be on the short side but these Gymreapers straps are both inexpensive and affordable – and impressively are backed up by a lifetime guarantee.
Pros
  • Lifetime replacement guarantee
  • Neoprene enhances comfort
  • Several bold color schemes
Cons
  • Minimal padding
  • Quite short at 18in / 45.7cm

How we test the best lifting straps

Our tester Roger Lockridge is an experienced product reviewer of all manner of fitness kit. He tested these lifting straps over at least a month at various weights and through a range of exercises at high rep ranges. Roger assessed each pair in terms of grip, comfort and durability. He then provided an overall score, taking availability, value and ranges of colors, sizes and other options into account.

Gymreapers Lifting Straps features

There are nine different color schemes available and they cost less than many other brands (so you can buy multiple pairs to match outfits, if that’s your thing). The neoprene material is supposed to provide comfort, which it does, and the straps do have extra padding where it matters most.

The company logo with their trademark skull is right on the top. They do look good and perform well under the toughest conditions, putting them up there with the best lifting straps. Beginners and those with sensitive skin would be wise to test them out with lighter resistance to make sure they feel comfortable with them.

These are durable enough to be used by strongman competitors in training or competition if the organisation allows them.

The Gymreapers lifting straps are 18in (45.7cm) long, which is shorter than many other brands, but you can still secure the strap to the handle without any trouble. I found these to be beneficial for using on cable attachments and smaller handles. Of course, they’ll work on barbells and machine handles as well. 

The company also stands behind its product by offering a lifetime replacement guarantee. The straps are available on both gymreapers.com and on Amazon, where they have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from more than 16,000 reviews.  

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