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The gym where I work has decided to get some grip-specific equipment and asked me to put together a list. I don't know how much they'll approve spending, but I'm looking for ideas for some stuff that will quickly gain appeal to non-grip lifters (most of the gym's current clients).

So far I'm thinking:

COC grippers from Guide to #3.

Rolling Thunder

Apollon's Axle or another thickbar. (Any suggestions of other ones? Multiple quotes will help get purchases approved. Is IM's price reasonable?)

A few block weights

We already have:

Wrist roller

Iron cross pushup handles

Thick pipes for doing pullups from

Blob50 (but I'm the only one who uses it)

Softball & baseball lifts

Possible:

V-bar

Loadable thick-handle dumbbell pair

IM Hub

Formulator (probably too expensive for them to go for, though)

Loadable lever (don't think it would have huge appeal, though)

Real name: Stan Hunter

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Try brutestrength for thick bars, theirs are something like 95 shipped, and you could probably get them for less than that with multiple orders.

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Add one of Sybersnotts fave items and something most gym clients might use - a grip machine.

Steve Gardener, British 2006/2008/2009/2010 champ, 117.5kg 2HP, Euro 2008 & 2010 champ

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Yes, I think a grip machine would have broader appeal, and also be less likely to "walk off" and disappear via 5-finger discount, than a range of small, pocket-sized, torsion spring grippers.

I've read about other kinds of grip machines, made by Hammer (who makes row machines, delt lateral machines, etc.). I have no idea how these compare to plain old grip machines a la Beef Builder's. But the BB, IM, etc grip machines sure are simple, and probably least expensive (at least the BB is).

Jim Starr

2008

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Rep 2.5

bend Blue

Formulator Ext 10x20/Flex 10x60

strict OH Lever 12 lb

Lever wrist curl 10 lb

1H Plate Wrist Curl-metal:(R 5*33/L 3*33)-plastic:(R 1*35)

Hex Block >40

Blob50?

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Ivanko Super Gripper would be harder to steal and less expensive than multiple torsion spring grippers.

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It looks like the biggest suggestion is a grip machine. Do people have preferences between IM's & BB's? Another one I'm missing?

Thanks!

Real name: Stan Hunter

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I have a "BB style" grip machine at home, but have used the Hammer Strength and a few similar ones when traveling. I prefer the BB style and I'm sure it's much less $$$.

Grippers and other small items would probably have to be kept behind the desk and "checked out", so they don't disappear.

Only thing I didn't see on your list was a few pinch blocks.

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For a commercial gym I'd also suggest a "commercial type" grip machine - like hammer strength, etc. I think you'll find (even with a checkout from the counter system), that the smaller items will be gone in no time (lost or stolen).

Morgan Guthner

Fairfax, VA

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G-rex from Sorinex could be a good machine in a commercial gym environment.

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If you can find one (and you probably can), get the Hammer Strength gripper (the HS grip machine).

Also, you can't go wrong with a G-Rex and a basic plate loader like the BB grip machine! :D

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Thanks for all the replies. I found the HS grip machine on Ebay, but not on Hammer Strength's web site. Discontinued?

As far as 2" thick bars, what distinguishes them other than price? Can you get revolving ones as well as fixed ones? Which would be preferable? Obviously, revolving ones are more for cleans, etc, and would be harder to lift heavy with deads. This is not a strongman gym, so we're not training for particular contest lifts -- I'm just looking for a good, general thickbar. Are they usually non-knurled, or is that another distinguishing factor?

Real name: Stan Hunter

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