Lifting straps

[Darren8306]

I have a home gym, and sometimes lift beyond my grip strength. These lifting straps are one way to progress beyond that grip strength limit. There are a few ways to create them, and none look nice, at a glance.

Mine least of all. 

Question is, have any of you made such? Even better, did you find something that doesn't look like steamed manure after a bit of use? These are admittedly minimal effort, but if there is a way to make them better, I would probably try.

Stretching, iron filings and caustic persperation are all challenges this will face...

 

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[AlZilla]

Mine were thicker nylon straps. They had a loop sewn into one end that resembled maybe a dog leash handle. You made a noose thru the handle, wrapping it around your wrist and trailing down across the palm of your hand. Then the loose end wrapped around the bar and you held it in your hand. [Edit: maybe the end came back up through the loop]

Maybe an inch wide?

[Darren8306]

Yes, those were the first type I made. Used leather that was too thin so tried this with 6oz ish scraps.

 

There is the loop you suggest, with the trailing end passed through. Another type is this one, simple loop stitched together (both these types with half-twist)

The other (I haven't tried) is a figure 8 loop and is apparently more secure. 

I don't lift much, but my sweetheart comes in here sometimes. It would be nice to impress her, and considering my lifting career, accoutrements may be my best hope!

Oh, and as your experience suggests, this current leather may be a bit too thin. So I'll probably need to make a new set eventually anyway, if my luck holds out.