Abstract: An improved weightlifting assist device is provided that includes a flexible fabric strap and a ring attached to a protective cushioning member or layer. The strap is attached to the cushioning member by stitching the strap to a point on the cushioning member between the ends of the cushioning member. The strap has its opposite end unattached so that it can be threaded through the ring and folded flat against the palm of the user. The free end of the strap can then be wrapped around a weightbars to assist in transferring of a weight to the forearm of a weightlifter, relieving the lifter's fingers of the majority of the load. The cushioning layer may be substantially wider than the fabric strap, so as to distribute the forces of the weightlifting activity over a larger area, reducing irritation that would be caused by the strap alone.