Rogue monster lite pull up spheres vs pinch blocks
This is a comparison between the Rogue monster lite pull up spheres and the rogue pinch blocks 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 pinch blocks
This is an overview of the Rogue pinch blocks 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 pinch blocks
Price: $49-$62.50
The
Rogue Pinch blocks are simple but effective. They come in three different sizes, 3x3,2x3, and 1.5x4. The thinner the block, the harder it is to hold onto. This is a simple tool that will improve your grip for a long time to come and has many applications. You can hold weights or hand from a
rack as long as possible. As with all rogue products the finish is great and they hold chalk well.
Pros of the Rogue pinch blocks
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Cheap
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versatile
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Hardcore
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Easy on the hands
The
pinch blocks are relatively cheap and have a big impact on your grip strength. They are easy to use, as long as you know your way around a carabiner and a strap. Compared to other hardcore training tools for your grip, they are easier on the hands and less likely to rip your calluses and skin on the fingers.
Cons of the Rogue Pinch blocks
Pinch grip blocks are challenging and therefore not for beginners. If you consider buying without any prior experience in grip training, be prepared to get frustrated fast. In this case, you might be better off to get a set of low-level
Captain of Crush grippers or the
grandfather clock grips. The setup with a carabiner and strap is also not for everyone as it can be fiddly.
Alternatives to the Rogue pinch blocks
The
cannonball and
grandfather grip have roughly the same price. Both of them are easier for beginners than the
Pinch blocks if you want to progress slowly. I personally see them as a set to be bought together to keep things interesting, but not everyone wants to invest that much money from the start for something they are not sure about.
If you prefer to work with a bar rather than an attachment to a random weight than the
branch and beam are for you. The
branch and beam are bars that have been made fat to be better for grip strength training. They are a good option to train lifts in strongman competitions like lifting wagon wheels or car axles.
Conclusion for the Rogue pinch blocks
The
pinch blocks are a must for anyone serious about strength training. They are a good purchase together with the
cannonball and
grandfather grips. Be aware, that these are the more advanced options and that you will start humbled. With time, your hands will turn into beasts.
Overview and review of the Rogue monster lite pull up spheres
This is an overview of the Rogue Monster pull up spheres 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 monster lite pull up spheres
Price: $57.50
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Made in America
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Diameter options: 5"
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Sold in Pairs
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9-gauge Steel Construction with Black Powdercoat
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Compatible with standard RML-3, RML-4, RML-6 Power Racks and Monster Lite Rigs with XML-70 Beam or 43" Monster Lite crossmembers
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Thread optimized for 3" depth tubing of a crossmember/upright with 0.625" diameter holes
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For safety reasons, any rack should be securely fastened to the ground before using Pull-Up Spheres
This is a little extra, especially in a facility with a long rig to switch things around a little.
Pros of the rogue monster lite pull up spheres
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Cheap
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Compact
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Nice switch up
The
monster lite spheres are relatively cheap for Rogue equipment. At $50 you get a nice pair which will do you or your clients a great service for getting a better grip. They are easy to install and can be lit in different places, especially in a big rig or daisy-chained
racks. They are also a nice alternative to a regular pull up bar.
Cons of the rogue monster lite pull up spheres
Compared to other grip strength options the
spheres only work in conjunction with a
rack. That makes their use cases limited compared to the very similar
cannonball grips. You can also not use them with the rogue monster series which is currently taking over the Rogue Production lines.
Alternatives to the rogue monster lite pull up spheres
The
crown pull up bar comes in at $225-$255 depending on your type of
rack. With this, you get two different sized
spheres and all the straight pull up setups you can think of. The only downsides are the price and that it is not great for kipping pull-ups. This is a great option for any home gym owner to make the most of their space.
The
cannonball grips are al ist the same idea as the
spheres with the bonus that they can also be attached to
barbells,
kettlebells, and
dumbbells. If you are more thinking about your grip strength than developing a better pull up, these might be the more versatile option with a very similar outcome. You will also not need to have a
rack to attach them to.
The
rogue climbing crossmember comes in at $85 and can be attached to the monster ted lite or monster series of Rogue. If you wanted to provide
climbing options for your existing rig, this is the better option than the
spheres. You pay minimally more and get many more grip options. For home gyms this probably the inferior choice as they usually lack the width or height to make the
climbing crossmember fun.
Conclusion for the rogue monster lite pull up spheres