The present invention provides a device for lifting formwork members, the device comprising an elongate horizontal element comprising a first and a second end and at least a first and a second attachment point for attaching a lifting device, wherein horizontal element at its first end comprises a weight element and a vertical element provided in the second end of the horizontal member, wherein the vertical member comprises than the upper and lower ends and projects downwardly from the horizontal member and a hook body provided in the lower end of the vertical member, the hook member projecting a distance from the first end of the horizontal member so that a point of attachment is centered between the first and second attachment points.