Anyone ever use fatgripz?

[rj123]

Thinking about getting some just wanted to hear from some of yous first did they help with grip, forearm growth, strength, etc. let me know your opinion of them

 

[Wrivest]

Never used, but know guys who have. They all liked them, great for grip strength

 

[bolt10]

Love my fat gripz. :thumbsup:

Definitely help grip, add variety, etc.

 

[TheMovement]

Freaking awesome and worth the investment

 

[dds]

I've used a buddies only when DL 50% of my max.......it will make your grip really fawking strong

 

[threeFs]

I have grip4ce. They come in 2 types: regular and heavy. I like them over fatgripz because you need to squeeze them closed to stay on the bar.

 

[veaderko]

I started using mine about 6 months ago and grip strength has increased a lot.

 

[Young Gotti]

i've used them here and there, personally i probably wouldn't buy them for myself but ppl training for athletics seem to really like them

 

[asooneyeonig]

i built an axle, thick handle DBs, and put thick handles on my farmers. same idea and i dont have to worry about that thing slipping. i feel i can do heavier work with the thick bar stuff. but i have my own gym. if you workout at a commercial gym they would be awesome to use.

 

[Mr.Sinister]

I have a few sets plus a couple of fat bars. It depends on what you want to use them to accomplish, but if you are any kind of combat athlete, be it mma, BJJ, or wrestling, they are phenomenal. It will take a good 6 months to get used to and get your weights back up, but it is well worth it. Any force you can't exert on an opponents limbs or body, isn't useful. One thing I have not noticed is increased forearm size though.

 

[jack_black]

Fat grips are great ordering these next

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=223&pid=6000

 

[Young Gotti]

Fat grips are great ordering these next

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=223&pid=6000

i'd love to use those but no way i'm spending $40.00 for additional gym equipment

 

[edje007]

Made them myself....isolation stuff they use on tubes. Cost 2 euro, can make 4 out of one piece.

 

[rj123]

Thanks for all the reviews I got a set the other day and used them yesterday on my push day I do like them you can really feel the extra forearm workout

 

[bdcc]

Some people worry that when using Fat Gripz their grip will fail too early and not provide enough stimulus to the target muscles.

If someone's grip is weak then sometimes I will get them to use Fat Gripz early on in the set and once their forearms give way we will remove them and continue with the smaller diameter handles. This way they know they are still reaching concentric failure on their biceps (as an example) rather than just grip strength.

Here is a video I made on Fat Gripz curls. http://on.fb.me/IfWX1r

 

[Wrivest]

How the hell did I never think of using a towel!!!??? Good stuff man! I'm gonna try that today

 

[Young Gotti]

How the hell did I never think of using a towel!!!??? Good stuff man! I'm gonna try that today

one guy at my gym uses the foam they wrap around pipes for like plumbing and stuff, he just cut a slit in them

 

[cyrix]

I use mine on bench work to help keep a looser grip and feel like I'm pressing something flat. I also use during bicep work and you can definitely feel the difference but whether or not it's actually accomplishing anything is anyone's guess.

 

[edje007]

one guy at my gym uses the foam they wrap around pipes for like plumbing and stuff, he just cut a slit in them

That's what I did....works fine, and is very cheap

 

[D3platinum]

Fat grips are great ordering these next

http://www.flexcart.com/members/elitefts/default.asp?m=PD&cid=223&pid=6000

Cool stuff

 

[mountainman33]

Pipe insulation from Home Depot or Lowe's for $1.00. Best grip enhancing equipment for the money.