Fat Gripz

[Brett N]

Just wondering if anyone has ever used these and are they effective at increasing grip strength and forearm development?






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[knuckles69]

They are great. Use them all the time

[kelkel]

Explain them to me please!

[MajorPectorial]

Looks like they simply broaden the diameter of which u grip. Dunno if u could drop a heavy bar thru em. I've never seen em

[Brett N]

They are supposed to be like using a fat bar which I never have. The theory is that a larger grip allows you to increases grip strength (it makes it harder to grab) which in turn will build up your forearm muscles more. I thought they were kinda gimmicky myself.

I try to increase my grip strength on all lifts by gripping hard and not using any aids like wrist straps. I have always read the best way to increase grip and forearms was to static hold the last rep on deadlifts which I do. Just looking for something that might give an added benefit.

[ObviousDecoy]

They aren't bad but not good enough for me to remember to put them in my gym bag.

[RLR]

I've never used fat gripz, but thick bar training did improve my grip (more of the thumb comes into use). When I didn't have access to a thick bar, I bought a thick hose, cut it, and wrapped it around a normal olympic bar. Fat gripz are just too expensive. For size, I've used thick handles on farmer walks and built an old school wrist roller.

[Brett N]

I am holding off on buying them, if I ever do.

I started doing high volume croc rows to help grip strength. I have also really started concentrating on gripping hard and doing static holds on my deadlifts to improve my grip. I think it will come along nicely.

The hose idea is a decent thought though, might give it a try if my wife doesn't kick my ass for cutting one up. Might have to wait for one to go bad or use something else.

[drake4243]

Captain of crush products are by far the most well recognized products on the market for increasing grip strength. If you are serious about it I would give it a look. Just ask any strongman or arm wrestler nothing better . good luck