Rogue anvil grip vs wrist roller
This is a comparison between the Rogue anvil grip and the rogue wrist roller 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 wrist roller
This is an overview of the Rogue wrist roller 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 wrist roller
Price: $65 -$105
The
Rogue wrist roller is their take on the classic strength tool to develop a better grip and forearms. Many have used one or even built one themselves. As with all products from Rogue, this is just a bigger version of what you would normally get from an average fitness supplier. The
rogue wrist roller can be used free-standing or attached to a Monster lite or Infinity
rack. The full specifications of the
Rogue wrist roller are:
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Made in the USA
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Available in Handheld or Rack-Mounted options
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Rackmount Roller compatible with 3x3" Monster Lite Series and 2x3" Infinity Series (using retro-fit kit)
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Total Length: 15.5" freestanding, 17.5" rack mount
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Handles: 2” diameter, 6" handle width on either side of strap housing
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Strap: Black Nylon, 58.5”, includes carabiner that can hook back to the strap after the weight is loaded
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Color: Black
This is a
solid wrist roller which is especially interesting for someone who does not like the cheaper wooden and plastic ones that you would normally get, still come there are other things you can spend your money on with Rogue.#
Pros of the rogue wrist roller
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Overbuilt
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Rack-mountable
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Does not look cheap
The challenge with most
wrist rollers is that they just look like cheap toys. They do the trick but they are just awkward tools that me your home gym look more cluttered with things flying about. Not so much with the
Rogue wrist roller. This will fit in nicely with your existing rogue equipment and will look professional. The Rackmount makes it possible to go very heavy on the
wrist rolling if you are experienced.
Cons of the rogue wrist roller
The challenge with the
wrist roller is the price. As it is something very simple to build yourself or get very cheap at your local shop, you might as well spent your money on something else from Rogue to train your strength. For $60 - $100, you can get
cannonballs,
pinch blocks, or the
grandfather clock grips.
Alternatives to the rogue wrist roller
The
cannonball grips are one of the easier grip training tools from Rogue. They are roughly the same price as the
Rogue wrist roller and can be attached to
kettlebells,
dumbbells,
barbells. They are also a great variation on pull-ups and good for beginners in grip strength who want to start mixing things up a little without getting frustrated.
The
Rogue pinch blocks take grip training to the next level. As you take your palms out of the equation these tools of the trade are hard to master even for experienced strength athletes. You can use them to hang from or attach them to
kettlebells,
dumbbells, and
barbells. The
pinch grip blocks are a great tool and present for someone who has most of the other strength tools and wants to get even better.
That
grandfather clock grips are also part of Rogue's grip strength tool ensemble. This is an easier attachment to work with for beginners.
Conclusion for the rogue wrist roller
If you want a fancy
wrist roller, this one is for you. As with everything with Rogue, this is overbuilt, solid and will look like quality. Still, a
wrist roller is easily gotten in a lovely fitness shop that is made DIY. If you go through the trouble of ordering from Rogue I would lean more towards
cannonballs,
pinch blocks, and
grandfather grips.
Overview and review of the Rogue anvil grip
This is an overview of the Rogue anvil grip 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 Anvil grip
The
rogue anvil grip simulates a time old feat of strength. Many attempted to lift an
anvil by the horn. The cone shape of the
anvil grip simulates this. To increase the weight you can attach it to a loading which Rogue sells separately. The specifications of the
anvil grip are:
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Made in the USA
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Machined from a Solid Piece of Steel
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Weight (Unloaded): 12.33 LBS
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Length: 11” (Anvil itself), 13.5” (Anvil + Eye Bolt)
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Tapered Cone-Shape design: 3” dia. at the base, 0.75” dia. at top
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Eye Bolt at the base for attaching weight via loading pin (pin sold separately)
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Engraved Rogue branding
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Finish Options: Bare Steel or Black Oxide
This is a solid piece of steel to varying your deadlift and grip strength.
Pros of the anvil grip
Good quality
Simple design
Challenge for the grip
This is a great tool for working on your grip strength. The cone shape gives you a different challenge than the usual bar grippers most people use. A great addition for someone who almost has everything but wants to challenge his or her grip even further.
Cons of the anvil grip
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Needs plates and pin to function
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Very specialized equipment
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High likelihood to gather dust
While these are a good addition to an existing for someone who is serious about grip strength, for some others this might just be a fun little purchase that is ultimately money down a hole. Be sure you have the plates and you are also investing in a
loading pin. Once you are of this mindset you will probably also get the
dinnie rings and other grip attachments from Rogue. For someone who is very busy or not dedicated to grip strength this can be a purchase that will lie around in your gym more than you use it.
Alternatives of the anvil grip
For the average Joe, a set of
pinch grip and
cannonball grip handles are probably the better choices. They are easier to handle with
kettlebells or to hang from your
rack. Therefore they do not necessarily need a
loading pin to function. This gives you more versatility for a little more spend then for the
anvil grip.
The
dinnie rings are the ultimate hardcore grip strength test from Rogue. If you want to train in the highest levels you will probably get the
anvil grip and the
dinnie rings. If I had to choose between the two, which I wouldn’t as I am a sucker for complete training sets, I would go for the
dinnie rings instead of the
anvil grip as it is the cooler record to chase.
Conclusion for the anvil grip
The
anvil grip is a must-have for any serious strongman or strength athlete who is serious about their grip. It is cheaper to co nine the
anvil grip with a
loading pin than to get
anvils of different weights. If you want to save money and start out with grip strength training I would recommend going with a combination of
pinch blocks and
cannonballs first and then graduate to
dinnie rings and the
anvil at a later point when those get to easy / you have reached your goals on those.