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Grip Strength

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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Why Every Home Gym Needs a Grip Tool (and Why Rope Grips Work Best)

Most home gym setups include the basics — a barbell, plates, and resistance bands — but neglect one critical system: grip strength. This post explains why grip training is the foundation of real-wo...

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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...

Athletic Performance

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

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

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