Rogue 12-inch globe vs Parallel landmine
This is a comparison between the Rogue 12 inch pull up globe and parallel landmine 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 Parallel landmine
This is an overview of the Rogue parallel landmine attachment 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 Rogue parallel landmine handle
Price: $62.50
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Made in the USA
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For use with Rogue Landmine and/or Rogue Post Landmine, Rogue Monster Landmine, Rogue Double Landmines
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Handle Length: 8.75" (Handle)
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Handle Diameter: 1.9" fat grip, 1.3" standard
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Handle Finish: Signature Black Powder Coat
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0.25" thick Laser-Cut Steel Plating with Rogue branding
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Total Weight: 12LB
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Compatible with any standard Oly barbell
This is a good option for a commercial gym that wants to provide for T bar rows without wrecking the equipment. For a home gym, this might be a bit too bulky for single use.
Pros of the Rogue parallel landmine handle
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Two-handle options
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Good sleeve
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Robust build
The
rogue parallel Landmine provides you with a fat grip and a normal grip option. The fat grip is very interesting if you want to improve your grip. The sleeve is well made and fits many
barbells in a snug way. Good to get any kind of t bar rows going. As with al ist every rogue product, it is overbuilt and nearly unbreakable.
Cons of the Rogue parallel landmine handle
Compared to other triangular handles the rogue version is massive. There is no way you will fit this monster into your gym bag. $62.50 is also not the full price for your t bar row setup. You will also need a Landmine $75 - $125 depending on your preference. This handle can also not be used with any low row or large pull setups as it misses the hole to attach a carabiner for the cable.
Alternatives to the Rogue parallel landmine handle
The
rogue T bar row is a fully functioning stand-alone rowing machine. The only thing you need to add for t bar rows is plates. This makes it a great machine to save time when you have space and money. The
t-bar row will roughly set you back $600.
The single Landmine handle is half the cost of the double and does the same thing as the parallel for one hand. It also smaller and therefore easier to store. The only downside is that you can not go as heavy on one arm rows.
The
back widow is a handle that can be used as a lat pull bar, deadlift jack, and Landmine row attachment for
barbells. If you have the $300 I think it is the best option for home gyms to cover all of these applications without creating clutter.
Conclusion for the Rogue parallel landmine handle
The
rogue parallel Landmine handle does what it says on the tin. For t bar rows it is a better option than a triangular handle without a sleeve. For home gyms, I think the
back widow is a better option if you can afford it. Commercial gyms might want to get a
t-bar station if space allows. The setup with a
barbell, handle and Landmine almost comes to the same price as a proper station.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.