Author Topic: Fat Grips (Read 2340 times)

The Keto Kid · « **on:** May 05, 2019, 12:18:28 PM »

Any of you guys use Fat Grips? They look like they can be useful, especially for arm day.

SF1900 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 05, 2019, 12:31:14 PM »

If you do decide to use them, just buy pool noodles and make your own.

Dave D · « **Reply #2 on:** May 05, 2019, 12:36:56 PM »

I was literally looking into buying a pair of these this weekend. My old gym had them lying around and I never used them and now I cant train without thinking about them.

Quote from: SF1900 on May 05, 2019, 12:31:14 PM

If you do decide to use them, just buy pool noodles and make your own.

Speaking of noodles have you been training arms?

ZING

SF1900 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 05, 2019, 12:42:20 PM »

Quote from: Dave D on May 05, 2019, 12:36:56 PM

I was literally looking into buying a pair of these this weekend. My old gym had them lying around and I never used them and now I cant train without thinking about them.

Speaking of noodles have you been training arms?

ZING

Lol

Took off a week or two after my injury. Returning next week!

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 05, 2019, 03:19:26 PM »

I have a pair of some no-name one's, they are pretty good for grip and forearm thickness.

Thick bar training is always great, try it for benching, BNP's and other basic moves, you'll gain some strength.

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #5 on:** May 05, 2019, 03:42:36 PM »

Quote from: The Keto Kid on May 05, 2019, 12:18:28 PM

Any of you guys use Fat Grips? They look like they can be useful, especially for arm day.

I’ve been sponsored by them for a couple of years. I have like 20 pairs. They work great.

In 3..2...

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2019, 04:11:34 AM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on May 05, 2019, 03:42:36 PM

I’ve been sponsored by them for a couple of years. I have like 20 pairs. They work great.

In 3..2...

Ha ha, Joe-Val "the Coach Troll" will be right here. Not sure why you are in his head so much Coach Joe, odd...

Must be a gimmick of a DEM here, with not much of a build, who you piss off because of your outspoken politics and good physique.
Haters will be jealous. Hopefully he's like a 14 year old kid, most grown men dont do that stuff.

IroNat · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2019, 04:27:18 AM »

I have couple of the knockoffs too.

They are good but could stand to be made wider/longer as they are just about 4 inches which is barely wide enough.

They are all the same length no matter what brand.

5 inches would better as long as it would fit dumbbells.

They are really made for dumbbells which have thinner bars.

Joe Valentino · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2019, 04:39:58 AM »

Quote from: Powerlift66 on May 06, 2019, 04:11:34 AM

Ha ha, Joe-Val "the Coach Troll" will be right here. Not sure why you are in his head so much Coach Joe, odd...

Must be a gimmick of a DEM here, with not much of a build, who you piss off because of your outspoken politics and good physique.
Haters will be jealous. Hopefully he's like a 14 year old kid, most grown men dont do that stuff.

Nah, I wont bash on Coach's here, but thanks for the mention, Man.

Mitch · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2019, 05:13:18 AM »

I bought a pair of Grip Rippers. Good feeling with the dumbell bench press.

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2019, 05:42:13 AM »

Quote from: Joe Valentino on May 06, 2019, 04:39:58 AM

Nah, I wont bash on Coach's here, but thanks for the mention, Man.

LOL

Powerlift66 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2019, 05:46:11 AM »

For a cheap fat-bar, you can buy the 2-inch black plumber piping at Home Depot.
I got a 7" piece, use it for bench and DL's on occasion. Seems to handle 405 OK, never put more on it than that, so not sure what its rated at.
(Rarely never go over 315 for fat-bar DL's).

Good for lighter fat bar training though.

Prudence · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2019, 06:37:23 AM »

Quote from: Powerlift66 on May 06, 2019, 05:46:11 AM

I got a 7" piece

Joe Valentino · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2019, 06:42:28 AM »

Quote from: Powerlift66 on May 06, 2019, 05:46:11 AM

For a cheap fat-bar, you can buy the 2-inch black plumber piping at Home Depot.
I got a 7" piece, use it for bench and DL's on occasion. Seems to handle 405 OK, never put more on it than that, so not sure what its rated at.
(Rarely never go over 315 for fat-bar DL's).

Good for lighter fat bar training though.

Its a good reminder to Coach when he is having a dream that he is turning Pro this year, and will have a chance with the Big Boys;
A "Pipe Dream" LOL

ratherbebig · « **Reply #14 on:** May 06, 2019, 06:49:59 AM »

never

i avoid anything fat

Griffith · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2019, 07:16:13 AM »

For benching, I actually prefer a thicker bar, feels like I have a better grip.

BB · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2019, 09:01:10 AM »

Fat bar training (and weighted holds) always work the best in terms of grip training for me. Far better than any of the fancier specialty equipment. Stay in the 2" or 2 1/4" range, with the better being the 2". The sizes larger than that are only really good for grip training or strongman. They're fun, but for most, you'll wind up using too little load with them on traditional exercises.

The fat grips versions are really good, and seem to last a long time.

karasan · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2019, 09:29:05 AM »

I have been using it for 5 months, can easily one arm deadhang for 30 seconds at 205 bw
Also curls feel very natural, normal bars feel so easy after getting use to it...
I bought pair for 5 bucks in a garage sale, 38 dollars is too steep...

tommywishbone · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2019, 07:20:05 PM »

Cool little tool. I've used them. Definitely give them a go once in a while on arm day. Crazy forearm pumps. They can only help.

Montague · « **Reply #19 on:** May 07, 2019, 01:51:27 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on May 06, 2019, 04:27:18 AM

I have couple of the knockoffs too.

They are good but could stand to be made wider/longer as they are just about 4 inches which is barely wide enough.

They are all the same length no matter what brand.

5 inches would better as long as it would fit dumbbells.

They are really made for dumbbells which have thinner bars.

I think they keep the length around 4" so that it can fit the handles of an EZ bar.
Aside from that, I'm with you on the other points.

Montague · « **Reply #20 on:** May 07, 2019, 01:52:41 AM »

Quote from: Griffith on May 06, 2019, 07:16:13 AM

For benching, I actually prefer a thicker bar, feels like I have a better grip.

Some trainers claim using a thick bar also reduces wrist strain/discomfort when pressing.

Montague · « **Reply #21 on:** May 07, 2019, 01:56:23 AM »

Quote from: SF1900 on May 05, 2019, 12:31:14 PM

If you do decide to use them, just buy pool noodles and make your own.

Pool noodles are a good diameter, but your fingers will "sink" into the material a bit with slightly heavier weight and/or as the foam breaks down over time with even lighter use. Of course, the cost makes replacement a non-issue.

loco · « **Reply #22 on:** May 07, 2019, 04:25:52 AM »

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IroNat · « **Reply #23 on:** May 07, 2019, 04:39:04 AM »

Quote from: Montague on May 07, 2019, 01:52:41 AM

Some trainers claim using a thick bar also reduces wrist strain/discomfort when pressing.

Yes, this is true and why I bought my fat grips. I have a finger injury and the thicker grip reduces the pressure on the joint.

The Scott · « **Reply #24 on:** May 07, 2019, 04:57:16 AM »

Quote from: Powerlift66 on May 06, 2019, 05:46:11 AM

For a cheap fat-bar, you can buy the 2-inch black plumber piping at Home Depot.
I got a 7" piece, use it for bench and DL's on occasion. Seems to handle 405 OK, never put more on it than that, so not sure what its rated at.
(Rarely never go over 315 for fat-bar DL's).

Good for lighter fat bar training though.

That's some serious grip strength on those DLs, brother. Well done!