What is the best way to decide weather to get the 2 1/2'" or 3" thick Fat Bar from New York Barbells. I was told from a rep. at New York Barbells it has something to do with how far you can grip a certain area of the bar. Can anyone explain better than they did. Any help is appreciated.
Lenny
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Thread: FAT GRIP BAR 2 1/2" vs. 3" thick
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07-31-2008, 02:59 PM #1Registered User
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FAT GRIP BAR 2 1/2" vs. 3" thick
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07-31-2008, 05:08 PM #2Big Shiny Bastard
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How big are your hands (from top wrist crease to tip of middle finger using a hard tape measure not soft)? WHat will you be using it for? I'm somewhat of a relative grip strength expert so I can help you here. A 2" one would probably be better unless you have huge hands or something, but it depends.
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07-31-2008, 05:44 PM #3
For general all around use, I'd start out with a 2" or 2 1/2" bar, leaning more towards the 2" bar, unless your hands are larger than usual, and then progress to the 3" bar after that.
Don't complicate things by making things complicated.....
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08-01-2008, 11:22 PM #4Registered User
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IMO, a 3" thick bar is useless UNLESS you have larger than normal hand size.
Stick with the 2" or 2 1/2" and you won't go wrong.WARNING: This post may contain material offensive to those who lack wit, humor, common sense and/or supporting factual or anecdotal evidence. All statements and assertions contained herein may be subject to literary devices not limited to: irony, metaphor, allusion and dripping sarcasm.
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