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Grip Strength

Grip Like an Athlete: The Science Behind Why Monkee Grip Dead Hangs Build Superior Tendon Strength

Most people train muscles—but real grip power starts in the tendons. Monkee Grip dead hangs target the weak link most lifters ignore, building stronger, denser connective tissue through friction-ba...

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From Forearms to Core: How Rope Grip Dead Hangs Activate More Muscle Than You Think

Most people think dead hangs are all about forearms—but switch to rope grips, and you’ll feel muscles you didn’t even know existed. When you hang from friction instead of steel, your hands, shoulde...

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The Standard Pull-Up Is Dead: Why the Military Should Adopt Monkee Grip Pull-Ups as the New Test of Toughness

The standard pull-up may build strength—but it doesn’t prepare soldiers for the instability, fatigue, and grip failure of real combat. Monkee Grip pull-ups introduce friction-based instability that...

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Why Grip Strength Matters More in Hockey Than You Think

Hockey gets faster every season, but one strength still flies under the radar — your grip. Grip strength drives harder shots, cleaner stickhandling, and more control in every puck battle. Learn why...

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Grip Strength Is Functional Strength

Chasing ego muscles can make you look strong while moving slower and performing worse. Functional strength is strength that transfers to sports, hobbies, and daily life. Since the hands are the poi...

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Grip Strength

Grip Like an Athlete: The Science Behind Why Monkee Grip Dead Hangs Build Superior Tendon Strength

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