Rogue 12-inch globe vs Monster grip triangle
This is a comparison between the Rogue 12 inch pull up globe and the monster grip triangle including pros, cons, and alternatives. It was published first under which grip strength tool to get from Rogue. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue monster grip triangle
This is an overview of the Rogue Monster grip triangle including pros, cons, and alternatives. It was published first under which grip strength tool to get from Rogue. Follow the links for more details.
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Overview of the monster grip triangle
Price: $60 - $67.50
The
rogue monster grip triangle is a great attachment to any cable machine you might already have in your home gym. It is beefy and overbuilt as Rogue equipment should be. You will get a great handle to do pulldowns and ab training, depending on your goals. The full specifications are:
This is a sturdy handle that will not break on you. It also has a little indenture for t bar rows. Just be aware that this might scratch the barbell and the handle as well.
Pros of the monster grip triangle
The pros of the rogue monster grip handle are:
This handle can be lit through a lot of abuse. It will also work for the biggest of hands among us. The mold also has been redesigned to take a
barbell better than a simple straight one.
Cons of the monster grip triangle
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Size
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No knurling
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Single-purpose
With its size, the
monster triangle can pose a problem with lat pull-downs that are calibrated for smaller handles. This means that when you have no weight attached the
monster triangle is more likely to fall on your head than smaller handles which have been balanced out. Compared to other ha does there is also no knurling on the monster triangle. You might prefer more grip. Compared to other options like the
back widow the no star
triangle is also not very versatile.
Alternatives to the monster grip triangle
The
Rogue stainless steel lat bar is the standard bar that comes with all lat pulldown machines from rogue. This lat pull bar is made of
stainless steel with aggressive knurling and is superior to what you would normally find in the market. The only downsides are the price that is about triple of the
triangle and that it does not provide a
neutral grip position. In exchange, you can go very wide on your grip.
The
back widow is the most versatile cable and
barbell attachment Rogue currently offers in their shop. It can be used for lat pulls, rows, as a deadlift jack, and for t bar rows. The only downside is the price tag of $300 which compares to 5 low price attachments.
The standard triangle from Rogue costs the same, but is less overbuilt and has knurling. If you want something that looks and feels more like what you are used to from a commercial gym, just with the extra Rogue love in production, than this is the place to go.
Conclusion for the monster grip triangle
The monster grip triangle is great for everyone who likes their equipment big and heavy. A home gym user should carefully consider whether they purchase one back widow for all their attachment needs or rather have multiple attachments cluttering your gym. Professional gyms are probably better off traveling down the route of getting six attachments for $60, one of them being the monster triangle. This way you can keep more people happy at the same time against the same budget.
Overview and review of the Rogue 12-inch globe
This is an overview of the 12-inch pull up globe including pros, cons, and alternatives. It was published first under which grip strength tool to get from Rogue. Follow the links for more details.
Overview of the Rogue 12-inch pull-up globe
Price $140 - $154
The
Rogue 12-inch pull up globe is exactly what it says on the tin. You get a
globe that you can hang from your
rack or your rig to do pull-ups with. This is a great finisher to a good session or fun little competition to have in a gym with a good community. The full specifications of the
globe are:
A great little gimmick to have if you have space and money. If I owned a commercial gym, I would have one of these to challenge my personal training clients so that they keep in mind I am different.
Pros of the 12-inch pull-up globe
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Unusual grip challenge
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Well made
The
globe provides a grip challenge, that is different from many others. Especially for very big athletes, the
globe might be better than a
pinch block, due to their body weight. If you weigh 140kg It is easier to hang onto something big, rather than having to
pinch a tiny block. It will also better simulate events like the Atlas stone.
Cons of the 12-inch pull-up globe
Fr a home gym that has to take care of space this
globe is too big. If your space is already crammed than the last thing you want is a
12-inch globe hanging in your face. For most gym setups it will be more money and space economical to go with the
cannonball grips and some
pinch blocks, as they cost roughly the same amount as a set, but leave you with more options and less space taken up in your gym.
Alternatives to the 12-inch pull-up globe
All of these items are part of the Rogue grip strength line up that uses a simple carabiner on the
rack on which these different attachments can be hooked. The
pinch block is the hardest while the
grandfather clock grip is the easiest. This makes for quite a bit of variation in your training and I would personally prefer to get a mix of these three rather than the
globe for roughly the same budget.
Conclusion for the Rogue 12-inch globe
This is a great tool for big athletes as a better alternative for strength training as the
pinch blocks. Still, the
globe takes up a lot of space, is not very versatile, and costs more than the most other attachments for grip strength. It is a great eyecatcher in a gym for challenges, but the pragmatic gym owner will probably buy some
pinch blocks and
cannonballs.