Rogue Multi-Grip cable attachment vs Ring power pin
This is a comparison between the Multi grip cable attachment and Rogue ring power pin including pros, cons, and alternatives. It was published first under which grip strength tool to get from Rogue. Follow the links for more details.
Rogue Ring power pin
This is an overview of the Rogue ring power pin 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 ring power pin
Price: $50 - $136.50
The
Rogue ring power pin is a variation of the already existing
power pin on the rogue line up. You will get a
pin in which you can either slide the
ring or t shape handle. If you already own a
power pin you only need to pay $50 for the
ring. This is a great tool for strongman training and leaves more options for attachments than the t shape
power pin. The full specifications are:
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Made in America
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Diameter: 1.96" loading pin, 4.5" ring
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Length: 12" loadable length
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Weight:12.5LB, 500+LB weight capacity
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10 holes spaced 1” on center for an adjustable height range of 19.75” to 28.75”
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Black Powder Coat Finish
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Available as Fully Assembled Unit or Just Handle (for use with original Rogue Power Pin)
A great tool that works by itself and can be easily attached, as long as you already have plates at home or in your gym.
Pros of the Rogue Ring power pin
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Adjustable height
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Work stand alone
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Easy to combine
The
Rogue ring power pin is a great tool as it can be adjusted for different heights and simulates competition like the ducks walk or power stairs. While it works stand alone you can also combine it easily with other equipment because of the
ring. Compared to the T shaped
power pin this leaves you with more options to train for the same money spent. If you consider lifting the
dinnie stones or just like a versatile strongman tool in your arsenal, this is a good and simple option.
Cons of the Ring power pin
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Hidden cost
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Not great for swings
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The
Rogue ring power pin assumes that you already have plates. While that is a fair assumption for most gyms with strongmen in them, it is still not factored into the cost. If you load this pin with a respectable weight, the total setup easily amounts to $300 - $600 depending on which weight you use. This makes one or two heavy
kettlebells a more economical choice for a home gym that does not have plates. In addition to this, the
pin is easy to adjust the height. Make sure you attach it somehow to the
loading pin or the
ring.
Alternatives to the Rogue ring power pin
The T-bar
power pin comes in at the same price and is just a different way of training. On many heavy events in strongman like safe lifts, you will find a t-bar rather than a
ring to hold onto. Serious athletes will probably get the T bar
power pin and the
ring insert at the same time. Just be careful when you order that you do not order the
loading pin double unless you want to.
Rogue also offers a classic
loading pin that hooks to a carabiner. Including strap and carabiner, this comes to $39 and is under the price of the
Ring power pin. This is the right
pin to get if you get the
pinch blocks,
cannonballs, and
grandfather grips for lifts. You can also use the
power ring which makes the weights swing a little more when lifted which adds complexity. If you are preparing to lift the
Dinnie rings, get the
power pin rather than hooking the carabiners directly up to the
loading pin. This is a better predictor of the true load.
For any weekend warrior, heavy
kettlebells are probably the way better option. They cost less and can also be combined with carabiners for farmers walks and holds. The only downside is that you can not load them incrementally. But that is beside the point if you do not have space, want, or money for plates anyway.
Conclusion for the Rogue ring power pin
I think that the
Rogue ring power pin is better to buy than the T bar
power pin if you have to make yourself choose. It is more versatile and cost the same. Of course, why make yourself choose and just get both. If you do not have plates, it is probably more economical to get the grip system from rogue and two to three different denominations of
kettlebells as that is more space-efficient and leaves you with a wider range of exercises.
This is an overview of the Rogue Multi grip cable 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.
The
Rogue Multi-grip cable attachment is the big mamma of the cable attachments from Rogue. It weighs in at 25.5lb and is based on the
multi-grip bar designs from Rogue. This cable attachment is a great tool for strongmen or powerlifters who like to train on the westside method and have push/pull days. In a strong gym, you will have fans. If you own a commercial gym with clients who are mainly focused on fitness and weight loss, then this attachment might be oversized. The full specifications are:
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Made in the USA
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Compatible with most Lat Pull Down / Low Row machines
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Length: 48"
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Width: 7" depth
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Height: 8.25"
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(8) Knurled Handles: 1.31" OD, spaced at 12" - 23.375" - 34.75" and 46.125"
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(2) End Plates: 0.1875" laser cut steel w/ laser-cut Rogue logo on each
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Black Carabiner included
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Finish: Standard Textured Black Powder Coat
This is a well made, heavy-duty cable attachment where you get what you buy. In most gyms, it will mostly lie in the corner, unless you are massive yourself or have multiple towers to work with.
If you are big, you need bigger toys. That is just how it goes. The
multi-grip attachment delivers just that. Compared to a usual
stainless lat bar you can also work with a grip variation in very heavy pulls. The handles are also closer to anything that you might face when someone welded on a handle to a heavy object. A lot of fun to be had for $175.
If you are not big or use this in a fitness-focused gym it is quite heavy to get on the tower. Especially if you only have one or two for attachment are regularly swapped. If you have a four-way tower setup where you can permanently install it, it is a good option, but not when people have to lift it themselves. If you bought a lat pull machine chances are big that you already have a
stainless steel bar. That is more than enough for most mortals, so why spend more money on the
multi-grip attachment. If you buy more equipment you might look into a
back widow or small handles that you can use to pull in different directions.
The
back widow can be a great addition to your gym line up or replace the
Stainless lat bar you might already now. The
back widow is versatile and can be used in many different configurations from wide to narrow including different hand positions. It can also be used as a
T-Bar row handle for a
barbell and deadlift jack. The only thing not to like about the
back widow is the price of $300. A great option for a home gym with a dedicated user.
The
Stainless lat bar is the standard lat bar from Rogue that comes with the CT1 or Monster lat pulldown machines. If you want more of these, lost the one that came with your purchase, or acquired a lat pull machine without a bar, this is the safe option.
A simple handle can also do wonders. These are usually $20-$30 and can be used for more applications than the
Multi-grip Cable attachment. With a simple handle, you can use your pulley in many different directions. The only downside is that this is not made for very heavy pulls and is also not as much fun.
This is a great option for very big athletes or for a commercial gym that wants to offer some variety on many different weight stack towers. Most home gym users who already own a lat pull-down will have a bar and not really have a need for this, unless for fun or as a nice treat for a birthday, Christmas, or another occasion as men always like their new toys.