Rogue Parallel landmine vs Twist yo wrist
This is a comparison between the Rogue parallel landmine and Ironmind twist yo wrist 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 Twist yo wrist
This is an overview of the Ironmind Twist yo wrist 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 Twist yo wrist
Price: $42.95
The
twist yo wrist is a take from Ironmind on the classic
wrist roller to develop underarm strength. It is compact and portable. With any product from Ironmind, you can be sure that it has been optimized to be serious for grip strength. They cut the fat and nonsense out of every product and focus on what matters. The full specifics of the
Twist yo wrist are:
A great tool to have when you are on the road.
Pros of the Twist yo wrist
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Low price
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Compact
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Great finish
As with all Ironmind products, you will get quality. This is the optimal underarm trainer for rolling. Small, affordable, and easy to deploy. What more could you ask of an accessory tool for your training?
Cons of the Twist yo wrist
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Gimmicky
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Limited load
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A bit too small
If you are mainly getting a
wrist roller to attack your underarms this might not be ideal. As the surface is a little small you will be picking away at it with your fingertips a lot more than with your entire hand. Great if you want to train your fingers for
climbing. A bit beside the point if all you want is to grip a
barbell harder for deadlifts. It depends on your goals, but this can be a bit gimmicky if you mainly work with a
barbell. On the other hand, if you want your fingers to become suction cups, here is your weapon of choice.
Alternatives to the twist yo wrist
If you want to run less risk of buying something gimmicky, buy some
Captain of crush grippers. These are more suited to the general needs of the public, as most people need a better crush grip for their
barbell and
dumbbell training.
If you are looking to maximize the load for your
wrist rolls, the
rogue wrist roller is the right option to pick. You can use your entire hand on both sides and even attach it to the
rack. The only downside is the price.
Conclusion for the Twist yo wrist
The
twist yo wrist is so cheap that you can not go wrong. You probably have bought booze that you could not open that cost more. That being said it is a better tool to run your fingers into mean suckers rather than your underarms into popeye version of themselves. This is based in that the surface is too small to get your full hands on them.
Overview and review of the Rogue Parallel landmine
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.