Training with a thick or fat bar?

[Sumo'sBaby]

As far as strength gains, like strong man comps or even obstacle course would training with a fat or thick bar help me out? I need to improve on my grip strength. Just wondering if anyone has any luck with it. Thanks

 

[Sumo'sBaby]

I guess I'll be taking my own bars to the gym then. Since they don't have any.

Spatts-What exercises should I use them with? What kind of personal gains did it do for you? Just curious.

 

[p03t1c]

you can use the thickbar for whatever. some people like it for tricep pushdowns or for deadlifting. if you want to build grip try db holds with the thick bar. or checkout ironmind's site for lots of grip ideas. the use of constant heavy weight always builds my grip.

 

[b fold the truth]

I love my thick bar. I do timed holds with my 2" thick bar (cost me $30 to make) as well as deadlifts and I set it in top of my power rack for chins also... Curls are fun with them, as well as cleans.

You can also make a thick pair of dbells...

You thinking about doing strongman?

B True

 

[Sumo'sBaby]

Strongman is a possibility or even a goal for maybe later. I'm doing more obstacle course training and I suck at the cargo net and the wall. The Galaxy is also a possibility.