Fat Gripz - The Ultimate Arm Builder (2.25” Diameter, Most Popular, Original, Blue)

After a lot of trips to the gym with very little forearm progress I sat down and did some research. Turns out the best way to train your forearms is to increase the diameter of the bar you grip. Fat grips are an inexpensive way to turn your ENTIRE workout into a forearm workout.WARNING! THE FOLLOWING SIDE AFFECTS MAY OCCUR.YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LIFT AS MUCH.YOUR FOREARMS WILL BURN.YOU WILL BARELY BE ABLE TO TYPE FOR WEEKS AT A TIME.YOU MAY ATTRACT ADDITIONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OPPOSITE SEX WHEN YOU ROLL UP YOUR SLEEVES.YOUR COWORKERS MAY GET TIRED OF HEARING ABOUT FAT GRIPZ.YOU WILL NOT GET TIRED OF TALKING ABOUT FAT GRIPZ.YOU WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY WASHING YOUR HAIR.YOU WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY GETTING OUT OF YOUR CAR.YOU WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY CARRYING GROCERIES.YOU WILL HAVE DIFFICULTY WRITING THIS REVIEW.

So far so good. Since they're pretty thick, they feel very durable and can last a while even when wrapped around dumbbells a little thicker than 1". These are my first grips, so I wanted a proven brand, but I probably could've gone with cheaper ones.They fit my PowerBlock Sport dumbbells without having to trim them like another reviewer had done, and there's a significant gap since the handle is 1.5" in diameter. Now the grip is 2.5" instead of 2.25", but I can still fit my hands in (I'm only 5'8" and don't have fat hands)They fit a little tight around the Bowflex SelectTech 552 dumbbells, and there's a similar size gap.My Fitness Gear Cast Hex dumbbells have 1.1" diameter handles, so the gap is minimal, but they're an even tighter fit than on the SelectTechs because the handles are a bit under 5", so you'll notice the grip wraps a little tapered in a compressed fashion in order to stay on.I like my SelectTechs, so I'll keep the grips on there. I don't mind starting at 2.5" especially since I'm used on 1.5" on the PowerBlock and SelectTechs instead of 1" in the gym.

I have been a weightlifter my entire adult life. I have a 535 lb deadlift (without straps) so I thought I had good grip strength and these things humbled me. I used them one time and immediately went and bought another set for my home gym, now I use them on everything! These things made my grip strength go through the roof! They make everything harder but in a good way. I couldn't recommend these more for anyone who wants to take their workouts to the next level!The only caveat I have is that they get a little slippery when sweaty, and chalk seems to make it worse. Please use caution and don't do what I did. Which was chalk up then bench with them and have them slip out of your hands. Thank God I was using safeties because all 300+ pounds was coming straight down on my neck if I hadn't been.

So taken them for a spin the first couple of workouts. My friend toldMe he deadlifted with these... maybe he’s an animal and I’m not but yeah... i can’t dead lift with these unless i want to go down about 75%. They definitely increase the difficulty and i can see them helping my grip/forearms (my main problem area i believe). Don’t know if they will live up to the astronomical claims but so far so good. Will edit once I’ve been using for around 3 months if i see any problems. Looking forward to forearm and grip gains from these bad boys. Product seems quite sturdy and quality even though it’s just a chunk of thermoplastic or rubber.

I ordered the regular blue size. I'm sure this product is great for some people but for me it wasn't. It caused pain in my wrists when using it. My hands are probably too small too so that must have been an issue. I could barely wrap my hand around them. I would maybe consider giving the smallest size a shot but after experiencing the wrist pain I don't think I will. Other than that they were a pain in the ass to wrap around bars and dumbells each time and then taking them off.

Wow - blasts the arms in a completely different way - feel a good / quick pump when using these as part of the work-out. The grips don't quite perfectly encase a rubber hex dumbbell in a seamless manner, but initial fears that it might "slip out" mid rep seem to be unfounded.

This is a follow-up review from my purchase of these gems almost a year ago. I'm still amazed at how fast these things can get your arms/forearms pumped. They've improved my grip strength in nearly all of my "pull" exercises to where I don't even consider using lifting straps (except for maybe heavy dead lifts). Now to be fair, they took a little getting used to- I had to drop weight on a few exercises (reverse curls, pull-ups) and my reps went down, at first. I have marveled at how versatile and functional these grips are compared to having purchased a lone fat grip bar ($100 and up!). They accomplish the same thing; adding diameter to any bar you can attach them to. I also attach them to cable handles to perform a multitude of exercises and movements. I would recommend that a person purchase 2 sets- this cuts down on the time it takes to remove them and reposition them on other bars/attachments. Not a really big deal, but it's more convenient especially if you workout at home. I can't say enough about how awesome these grips are for developing grip strength and overall arm size. Now quit reading my review and buy a pair!!!

The physical therapist recommended these for my wrist problems. The Wider grip lessens tension on the forearm and wrist tissues. I use them for hanging from a pull-up bar as well as doing pull-ups. They work great and don't have a smell like other grips. They're also longer than other less expensive brands allowing for bigger hands to grip them. I'm not sure the over-engineering is worth it though since they seem they van last multiple lifetimes