I know many on here have motioned them, but I seriously don’t think they are getting enough exposure.
I have tried Thick bars in the past and could never get a decent pump due to their ergonomics (or lack their of) and the cost of Thick dumbbells are beyond the budget of many gyms.
But I have been using Fat Gripz for the last 12 days and these things are absolutely fantastic. They come across kind of gimmicky, but I have never had a pump in my arms like Fat Gripz have produce.
I would advise stepping down 10-20 lbs. for a couple of sessions just to get use to them.
For $39 they have so far been the best fitness related purchase I have made in the last 10 years.
Fat gripz are good stuff for sure.
Wake27
June 10, 2015, 2:25pm
3
Never heard of them but they seem interesting - I bet it would make the workout much more difficult. I’ll give them a shot, thanks.
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Digital_Damage:
I know many on here have motioned them, but I seriously don’t think they are getting enough exposure.
I have tried Thick bars in the past and could never get a decent pump due to their ergonomics (or lack their of) and the cost of Thick dumbbells are beyond the budget of many gyms.
But I have been using Fat Gripz for the last 12 days and these things are absolutely fantastic. They come across kind of gimmicky, but I have never had a pump in my arms like Fat Gripz have produce.
I would advise stepping down 10-20 lbs. for a couple of sessions just to get use to them.
For $39 they have so far been the best fitness related purchase I have made in the last 10 years.
I give a full write up on them HERE as and other grips covered on my site if interested.
JW5219
June 10, 2015, 2:36pm
5
+1. Been using them for 2 years now. My shoulders thank me all the time!!!
Hizzie
June 10, 2015, 3:01pm
6
I reviewed FatGripz and Tyler Grips a few years ago. I use them still.
Hizzie:
I was given a set of FatGripz (FG) and have enjoyed using them over the last 2 months. I recently found a similar product that had apparantly been around a bit longer but with much less fan fare from Tyler Grip (TG). I figured I’d give them a shot and wanted to compare the 2 products SxS. Both products have big name fitness/strength endorsements on their websites.
http://www.fatgripz.com/feb.html
http://www.tylergrip.com/
FatGripz come sealed in a black plastic bag with a website printed on it for directions and a “free” workout program. The workout program sucks other than 1 golden tidbit; Decline Narrow Grip Bench Press. Talk about Tricep gold. They are very nicely made and very firm, with almost no give or squish. They have noticably increased my grip strength over the last 2 months of use. $39.00 + $6.40 shipping minimum = $45.40
The Tyler Grip came shipped in a plain cardboard box with no additional packaging. Tim Tyler included 2 MILO bags (100lb size) and a 3 page note about the TG, its design, testimonials and suggested uses/exercises. I ordered Wednesday, they shipped Thursday and received I Saturday. They are not “polished” in appearance and look rather plain. They offer some give/squish. $39.95 + $5.00 shipping = $44.95
I have not yet used the TG’s in the gym. Just tested them out at home. These are just my initial observations.
The FG’s are nicer looking than the TG’s. The TG’s fit a little looser on standard DB handles than the FG’s do. The cone shape of the TG is very appealing and my main interest in them was for heavy presses. Reverse Grip BP in particular. Just playing around the house with them it seems like the slightly smaller narrow end will fit my MEDIUM hand much better for curling and should help relieve some of the pressure on my wrists while pressing. The ends of the FG’s are beveled (see below) and appears that they will fit cambered bars better. The shape of the TG appears as like it may negate the need for a cambered bar. Not much more I can say till I get a chance to workout with the TG’s.
SPECS:
Length:…FG 5.0"…TG 4.5"
O.D. 1:…FG 2.25"…TG 2.0"
O.D. 2:…FG 2.25"…TG 2.5"
I.D. :…FG 1.1"…TG 1.125"
Circ 1:…FG 7.25"…TG 6.5"
Circ 2:…FG 7.25"…TG 7.875"
Some ****ty camera phone pics:
FG between 2 TG’s to show end-to-end size difference.
End of FG to show bevel.
I’ll post more once I get some workouts in with the TG’s.
Hizzie
The T-Grips look very interesting. I do find myself having to wipe down the Fat Gripz every once in awhile due to slickness.
dth4lf
June 10, 2015, 5:50pm
8
Good stuff. I use my Fat Gripz on almost any pulling exercise when I can. Big difference in forearm pump and strength.
I also use Globe Grips to change things up a bit from time to time. Another good one for the grip arsenal.
dth4lf:
Good stuff. I use my Fat Gripz on almost any pulling exercise when I can. Big difference in forearm pump and strength.
I also use Globe Grips to change things up a bit from time to time. Another good one for the grip arsenal.
I like to do few sets of farmers walks with them on a hex bar. Can be done with simple dumbbells also.
cbx
June 11, 2015, 10:32pm
10
Do you use then all of the time? Or do you rotate usage of fat gripz?
I tend to rotate them. I don’t have a specific schedule as to when I’ll add them, but I’d say anyone who needs a strong grip for sports or work, (MMA, LEO, PLs, etc) would benefit from regular use. More details at linked above articles/vids.