Overview
Globe Gripz are a versatile weight training aid designed to increase grip strength, add variety to your workouts, and reduce joint discomfort. By slipping these globes onto standard barbells, dumbbells, or cable handles, you transform the grip into a spherical shape. The patented design encourages the hand to form a natural arch, better utilizing the less-dexterous ring and pinky fingers for a stronger functional grip. Whether used for heavy strength training, sports-specific practice, or grip rehabilitation, Globe Gripz offer a unique and effective training stimulus.
Product Page: Globe Gripz at Rogue Fitness
Key Features and Specifications
Design: Patented spherical shape (approximate size of a baseball or cricket ball).
Compatibility: Designed to fit comfortably on bar shaft diameters ranging from 25mm to 32mm.
Diameter: 2.75 inches.
Material: Durable, high-friction synthetic compound.
Sold as a Pair: Each order includes two blue globes.
Versatility: Can be used on barbells, dumbbells, pull-up bars, and cable machine attachments.
Adjustable Grip: Can be rotated on the bar to switch between orthodox, EZ-style (angled), or neutral (palms-facing) grips.
Performance Benefits
Functional Grip Enhancement: Forces the ring and pinky fingers to engage more actively, leading to a more balanced and powerful overall grip.
Joint Relief: Allows for alternative wrist and hand positions that can reduce strain on the wrists, elbows, and shoulders during pressing and rowing movements.
Sports-Specific Training: The baseball-sized diameter is ideal for athletes in sports requiring ball-handling or pitching strength, such as baseball, cricket, and softball.
Rehabilitation Tool: Useful for grip rehab, helping patients regain hand dexterity and strength through a more natural, arched hand position.
Dynamic Intensity: When used on rotating handles or pull-up bars, the globes can rotate slightly, requiring even more "crushing" force to maintain stability.
Maintenance and Care
Cleaning: Wipe the globes with a damp cloth and mild soap to remove chalk, sweat, and oils. The non-porous surface is easy to sanitize with standard gym wipes.
Check for Fit: Before each use, ensure the "slit" in the globe is fully seated around the bar. If used on bars smaller than 25mm, they may rotate more freely than intended.
Avoid Harsh Solvents: Do not use petroleum-based cleaners or bleach, as these can eventually degrade the material’s elasticity and grip texture.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid leaving the globes compressed at the bottom of a heavy gym bag for long periods to maintain their spherical shape.
Warranty Information
Globe Gripz are manufactured by Gym Professor and distributed by Rogue Fitness. Rogue Fitness facilitates a 30-day return policy for items in new, unused condition. For specific manufacturing issues or structural defects, the product is covered under the manufacturer's quality guarantee for fitness accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will these fit on my hex dumbbells? : Yes, as long as the handle diameter is between 25mm and 32mm, Globe Gripz will snap onto the handle, though the space between the weights may be tighter depending on the dumbbell brand.
Q: Can I use these for pull-ups? : Absolutely. Using them on a pull-up bar is one of the most effective ways to build "hanging" grip strength and adds a new level of difficulty to standard pull-up routines.
Q: Are they harder to use than Fat Gripz? : They provide a different challenge. While Fat Gripz focus on the thickness of the bar, Globe Gripz focus on the shape and the recruitment of the outer fingers. Many athletes use both to vary their training stimulus.
Q: How do I change the grip style? : On a straight barbell, you can simply rotate the globes so the "top" of the globe faces inward or outward to replicate an EZ-bar or neutral grip.