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doesnt that mean you spend more energy and strength on your grip, so less strength will be translated on the actual lift - i.e. you wont be able to lift as heavy??
Got My Fat Gripz Today!!!!!!!!!!!
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doesnt that mean you spend more energy and strength on your grip, so less strength will be translated on the actual lift - i.e. you wont be able to lift as heavy??
yep, thats why southernlord and thatbloke said they wouldnt use them for the whole back workou because it would limit their poundages too much. Southernlord said he can double overhand pull 405 with a hook grip but had trouble pulling 225 with the fatter grip. So yeah you wouldnt use them for the whole of your workout but you could use them for presses as it wouldnt limit the weight much and you could use them for warmup sets and stuff for deads. Or do static holds at the end with them on to work on grip. Or SL mensioned using them for curls.
Good post Em
Another thing is using them to trick your cns. Take the bench for example. Do some warm up sets wth ths fat grip, and then take the grips off. That should trick your cns and give a nice quick increase of strength. I haven't done this yet, but it does sound legit on paper.
The fat grip also distributes the weight differently in your hands. This effects your elbows and shoulders when pressing. I did standing OHP presses with them yesterday and it took no weight off of what I would typically lift. It did feel really good on my shoulders and I can see how it would help those with shoulder problems.
Extensions too. I get up to about 100 pounds before my elbows kill. I'm hoping the fat grip will allow me to pile on more weight while taking the stress off my elbows.
Another thing is using them to trick your cns. Take the bench for example. Do some warm up sets wth ths fat grip, and then take the grips off. That should trick your cns and give a nice quick increase of strength. I haven't done this yet, but it does sound legit on paper.
The fat grip also distributes the weight differently in your hands. This effects your elbows and shoulders when pressing. I did standing OHP presses with them yesterday and it took no weight off of what I would typically lift. It did feel really good on my shoulders and I can see how it would help those with shoulder problems.
Extensions too. I get up to about 100 pounds before my elbows kill. I'm hoping the fat grip will allow me to pile on more weight while taking the stress off my elbows.
I bet using them for a while on bench then going back to the thin bar would really help squeeze the shit out of the bar too and help "row" the bar down to your chest more to help get the lats working harder. Good for PLers...
You should try using them on the smith machine powercleans too that would be cool.
You should try using them on the smith machine powercleans too that would be cool.
I don't know if they're worth the money tbh...on paper, the applications look numerous, but when you actually try it out, how would you know if you are really benefiting from them....how is that measurable?
bblazer
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Its measurable simply by your grip and hold strength.
Think about this. You can hold a 405 bar double overhand, can you do that with an 3" axle and the same weight? Probably not as the bar would just roll out of your hands. Train with fat things and this wont happen. Not only will grip improve, but so will wrist strength.
Next time you watch a strongman comp, take a close look at the handles on a lot of the apparatus. They're fat. Fat makes it harder.
B-
I def. wouldnt mind my wrist strength improving...i have puny wrists
Tblock1
New member
New Innovative Ways to Use Your Fat Gripz
Lol take a look at the above article, new ways to use your fat grips!
Mine came in today, along with some bands and a squat hoodie
They feel like great quality, really sturdy and nice. The only thing is they do seem like they will be a little hard to get on to dumbells and shit. I'm gonna try to max double overhand deadlift with them tomorrow, will post a vid
Lol take a look at the above article, new ways to use your fat grips!
Mine came in today, along with some bands and a squat hoodie
They feel like great quality, really sturdy and nice. The only thing is they do seem like they will be a little hard to get on to dumbells and shit. I'm gonna try to max double overhand deadlift with them tomorrow, will post a vid
New Innovative Ways to Use Your Fat Gripz
Lol take a look at the above article, new ways to use your fat grips!
Mine came in today, along with some bands and a squat hoodie
They feel like great quality, really sturdy and nice. The only thing is they do seem like they will be a little hard to get on to dumbells and shit. I'm gonna try to max double overhand deadlift with them tomorrow, will post a vid
I had zero issues putting them on or taking them off of bars or DBs. The hold the BB snugly
Tblock1
New member
I had zero issues putting them on or taking them off of bars or DBs. The hold the BB snugly
Cool that is good to know
How have they been fitting on your beers?
