Rogue power pin vs Twist yo wrist

This is a comparison between the Rogue power pin 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:

Grip, Wrist & Forearm Training
4" Diameter Roller
4' Climbing-Grade Accessory Cord Climbing-Grade Cord Accessory
Small Snap Clip
Use with or without a loading pin (not included)
Color: Black

A great tool to have when you are on the road.

Pros of the Twist yo wrist

Low price
Compact
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

The cons of the twist yo wrist are:

Gimmicky
Limited load
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

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 power pin

This is an overview of the Rogue 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.

Overview of the Rogue power pin

Price: $136.50

The Rogue Power pin is a simple tool for narrow grip deadlifts like the power stairs or duck walks. It is mainly a tool for strongmen training and can also be used to improve your grip in general. It can be loaded up to 500lbs and there is also a ring attachment for it for $50. This is a practical, small tool to especially train weight holds in your home gym or simulate some strongman events. The full specifications are:

Made in America
Diameter: 1.96" loading pin, 4.5" ring
Length: 12" loadable length
Weight:12.5LB, 500+LB weight capacity
10 holes spaced 1” on center for an adjustable height range of 19.75” to 28.75”
Black Powder Coat Finish
Available as Fully Assembled Unit or Just Handle (for use with original Rogue Power Pin)

A small amount of money well spent to put some variety into your deadlift training.

Pros of the Rogue power pin

Pros of the rogue power pin are:

Good price

Simple effective tool

Good finish

With these kinds of tools, it is all about making them easy to use and fit well with the plates. Rogue did a good job on the detail which otherwise can turn something simple into something useless. If you are considering a trap bar a power pin is cheaper and more fun to use.

Cons of the rogue power pin

Cons of the rogue power pin are:

Only loadable to 500lbs
Not versatile

The power pin can only be loaded to 500lb. While this is more than enough for most humans, this is a tool that will also raise interest for the strongest among us. They may want something that can take even more weight. In addition, the only thing you will do with the power pin is to pull something off the floor. For $140 you have other options like jumping ropes or slam balls that can be used in more ways.

Alternatives to the Rogue power pin

Alternatives to the rogue power pin are:

The rogue trap bar would be another way to vary your deadlift and grip training. A trap bar would still enable you to lift the weight with your arms outside the legs. This is usually a better variation for beginners. A trap bar can also be loaded with more weight. Downsides to a trap bar are the bigger price tag and space requirements.

The anvil grip attachment is an interesting twist on deadlifts and holds. You will need a power pin to make it work but it will be worth it. It is shaped like a cone and comes in two different colors, black, and chrome. This is a great tool to collect with other grip strength utensils to let nothing escape your hands.

If you want to get your core more rigid to be able to pick up things from the ground faster and stronger you can also get a decently sized MK D-ball. For the budget of the power pin, you can get a 40lb to 50lb ball. This leaves with more options for carries, slams, ball to shoulders, and similar exercises. The downside is that the ball can not be adjusted for weight and trains your grip less.

The dinnie rings are more an accessory to the power pin rather than an alternative. The dinnie rings in combination with two pins are probably the best way to simulate the famous Scottish stone lift at home and prepare for it.

Conclusion for the Rogue power pin

The rogue power pin is a cost and space-efficient way to mix up your deadlift and grip training if you already have the necessary plates. If you are only starting your grip strength journey you might be better off buying pinch blocks and cannonballs to start as you will not need Kanye’s to make them work.