Beast Gear Barbell and Dumbbell

Exactly what they look like. I wouldn't change a thing about them. Very solid, quality built product at a pretty good price, (compared to the more expensive 'FatGripz'). They arrived on time, and shortly after, I received a personalized message from the owner of the 'Beast Gear' business himself, asking if everything was alright with them and if I had any questions; very direct customer support. As an intermediate powerlifter and gym-rat, I can highly recommend these... especially when it comes to grip/forearm training. I have only trained with them a couple of times so far, but they are very grippy (rubberized surface), unlike some of the cheaper variants on Amazon that apparently aren't very grippy, and don't fit around bars well. This is not the case for 'Beast Grips'. They definitely increase forearm activation when doing wrist curls, and other forearm exercises. I also tried them on deadlifts... (emphasis on "tried"), I can usually (double overhand) grip anything up to about 150kg/330lbs, however with the 'Beast Grips' applied, I couldn't even (double overhand) grip 100kg/220lbs! Guess I'll have to start working my grip more now... fortunately, now I have the perfect product for that! I plan on using these occasionally on pressing movements too (especially bench, and OHP). Apparently thicker grips on pressing movements reduce joint stress, not sure if that's true, but they definitely make presses feel different... which could be beneficial for reducing the law of accommodation. We'll see... Anyway... definitely recommended for those who know what to do with them. I wouldn't recommend them for beginners because they're simply unnecessary. However, if you have been lifting for at least a few months, and you want to step up your grip game, or you simply want to introduce new stimulus on familiar lifts, give em' a try! They're only like £18 and they'll last for years, plus I think they'd be beneficial for bicep training too.

Chose these over other alternatives due to the great price and having bought (and constantly use) Beast Gear's skipping rope as well (really recommend those too). The build quality is great. I know on a lot of these reviews you wonder how much the reviewer knows about the alternatives, but really - I can't imagine it being any better. There just isn't any point. Not a superlative, it is a simple product just very made well. Had it wrapped around barbells, dumbells, EZ-bars, even kettlebell handles and it works like a charm. Nice grip surface, and made of strong rubber/plastic material that hangs on, while being very durable and offers a tiny bit of give so you can really grab hold of it. Useful when you're looking to really blast your arms, especially when you're in the middle ground where you know you can push more but the weight is a bit much, I use these on a slightly lower weight and make the most of the high rep sets (let's be honest, getting the pump through high reps on arms can be tedious and dull to get the work to kick in). Used these on smith machines too. A nice mixer to keep things interesting. It's a bright red, so bear that in mind if you want something low key. But to be honest, it's just a small gadget and the red motivates you to really go for it in the gym.

I love the idea. Using smaller ones now from another brand. These are good but my hands aren't quite big enough to get enough of a hold on them. Just a bit precarious for say, average or smaller guys when lifting. Not the fault of the manufacturer/supplier. Excellently made and packaged product. Stupidly, I threw the boxes away so can't return.

Its a nice little addition to your workout routine. Its made from high quality, solid rubber and it locks onto the bar really well. I use it with dumbells and you are gonna feel extra resistance and gonna get extra burn on your arms and especially forearms in first 4-5 sessions. After a month of use, I can feel my grip is getting stronger and I simply love this. Bit expensive for what it is but just drink half your usual preworkouts this month;) Its definitely worth it.

Great Quality

Having used these "Beast Grips" now for around 2-3 week I can tell the change in the muscle groups being worked - my grip strength is up, my forearms are getting bigger (didn't think this could happen) and I have no niggle on my left shoulder when benching using the grips either which has helped me increase the weight I am lifting again without fear of causing injury! I have used the alternative product "Fat Gripz" in the past and thought they where good however due to the hard and stiff material they are made with found the pressure on my palms hurt if I went heavy on the weights and it was difficult to apply onto bars and attachments being very fiddly to do. BEAST GRIPS on the other hand are softer which helps to ease the grips onto Bars and attachments however you still have the confindencr they are made from a strong durable compound which will last and not cause you discomfort when using them! I'd score Best Gears BEAST GRIPS 11/10. Cracking product and highly recommend over the over priced alternative

OK. Bit loose on a 1" York bar. Still works OK. Just can spin a little

I have really grown to like these. Thought they were a bit big at first but with perseverance I now have them permanently on my Olympic bar. Used for all pressing exercises only. Not sure what difference they have made but once used to the bigger circumference I find them very comfortable. Definitely worth a try if you are looking at these.