Crazy SIMPLE homemade thick grips

jhashey · 08-24-2009, 04:01 PM

I posted alooong time back, about a year, on how to make some homemade "tyler grips" They worked ok. This is far simpler.

I put a full post up on my site - http://synergy-athletics.com/?p=2115

but here is the jest of it.

Take a bar bad - 10-15$ based on where you get it, I actually think they have them at walmart.

Cut it in half.

Just snap it over your DB handles or your pull up bar...Done.

Yes, they are a little softer than tyler grips, but crazy simple and easy to make. Literally just need a pair of scissors or a knife...

jhashey · 08-24-2009, 04:04 PM

I actually bet you could use a pool noodle for the same concept....Once you get a good hand dent in them, they should harden up...

barracudal · 08-24-2009, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jhashey

I actually bet you could use a pool noodle for the same concept....Once you get a good hand dent in them, they should harden up...

Interesting... I wonder how pipe foam insulation would work. they come pre-slotted so they would slide right over a bar. they are dirt cheap so once they get too worn down it's an easy replacement. pool noodles might have too much foam...

4MEandThem · 08-24-2009, 04:48 PM

That's a awesome site you have.
I reccommend it all the time. Thanks Man!
GREAT STUFF!

buffbrown21 · 08-24-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by barracudal

Interesting... I wonder how pipe foam insulation would work. they come pre-slotted so they would slide right over a bar. they are dirt cheap so once they get too worn down it's an easy replacement. pool noodles might have too much foam...

Yes, I know someone who has used these and they work just fine.

jhashey · 08-24-2009, 04:58 PM

Thanks 4MeandThem!

I've tried the pipe insolation and it works fine, good suggestion. Its just a little soft and thin for my liking. I bet you could double up on it after the first one crushes down and would work fine.

The other old school move is just wrap a towel around the bar (hand towel or wash cloth).

smokeater · 08-24-2009, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by barracudal

Interesting... I wonder how pipe foam insulation would work. they come pre-slotted so they would slide right over a bar. they are dirt cheap so once they get too worn down it's an easy replacement. pool noodles might have too much foam...

I've seen guys use them. Great option. Effective and cheap.