Powerlifting Gear: Belts, Sleeves & Wraps

Heavy squats, bench presses and deadlifts ask a lot of your joints and your core. This collection brings together the support gear powerlifters actually use under the bar.

• Belts: 10mm lever belts in Amara and genuine leather, plus nylon and padded lifting belts.
• Knees: 5mm and 7mm neoprene knee sleeves and knee wraps.
• Upper body: elbow sleeves, elbow wraps and wrist wraps.
• Pulling: heavy-duty lifting straps and lifting grips for your top pulls.

Most of the range is Might & Glory, our own brand designed in the UAE, alongside belts from Gorilla Wear and GASP.

Sleeve or wrap? Sleeves keep the joint warm and supported through every rep, while wraps give maximum stiffness for your heaviest sets. Check the size guide on each product and message us on WhatsApp if you are between sizes.

Every order ships by express courier across the UAE in 1–2 business days, cash on delivery is available, and delivery is free on orders over AED 350.

What a heavy squat, bench and deadlift ask of your body

Powerlifting is built on three lifts – the back squat, the bench press and the deadlift – trained in heavy sets of 1 to 5 reps, close to your maximum. Under that kind of load the spine carries the full weight of the bar, so you brace: a big breath into the belly, held tight against your core to keep the torso rigid. Your knees bend fully under the bar at the bottom of every squat. On the bench your wrists are pushed backwards by the bar and your elbows take the strain of every press. And on the deadlift your grip is often the first thing to give out, long before your back and legs are finished.

How the right gear helps

• Bracing your core: a 10mm lever belt gives your stomach a firm wall to push against, so the brace holds through the whole rep. The quick-release lever buckle means you set the fit once and close it in a second between sets.
• Knees in a deep squat: 5mm and 7mm neoprene knee sleeves give compression and joint stability, and keep the knee warm from your first warm-up set to your last. For top sets, 200cm knee wraps with Velcro closing add strong support.
• Wrists and elbows on the bench: 45cm wrist wraps keep the wrist stable under the bar. 5mm neoprene elbow sleeves give deep compression that stabilises the elbow and is designed to reduce tendon stress under heavy loads. 150cm elbow wraps in heavy-duty cotton spandex add strong support for heavy pressing.
• Grip on the deadlift: Heavy Duty lifting straps in military-grade cotton are rated up to 100kg per hand, so your back and legs finish the set instead of your fingers. Lifting grips lock onto the bar with a slim non-slip pad.

Choosing your belt, sleeves and straps

Belts: the Might & Glory 10mm lever belts come in Amara leather or premium leather. The GASP double prong belt in Amara leather has a steel buckle and adjusts hole by hole. The 8mm genuine leather Heavy Duty belt suits bodybuilding and general heavy lifting and needs a break-in period. The 4 inch nylon belts from Might & Glory and Gorilla Wear are lighter and quicker to adjust for functional training.

Sleeves or wraps: 5mm knee sleeves suit everyday squats and leg press, 7mm sleeves are thicker for heavy squats, and 200cm knee wraps are for your heaviest sets. The Camo soft-support knee wraps are made for beginners. Knee sleeves and wraps are sold in pairs.

Straps or grips: Camo lifting straps are lightweight beginner support for pulldowns and dumbbell rows. Heavy Duty straps are for heavy deadlifts and pulling.