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How Rope Grip Training Builds a Deadlift That Holds Under Fatigue

A lot of deadlifts don’t fail on the first rep.They fail on the last few. The bar starts to slip.Your fingers start to open.Your body feels strong enough, but your hands can’t keep the bar. That’s ...

Why Grip Strength Limits Your Deadlift More Than Your Back or Legs

Many lifters assume a missed deadlift means their back or legs are not strong enough, but often the real limit is their grip. The deadlift is only as strong as your connection to the bar. When the ...

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...

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...

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...

Rope Grips vs Bar Grips: The Surprising Winner for Pull-Ups

Bar pull-ups are stable and predictable — but they only take your grip so far. Rope grips add flex and instability, forcing your forearms, fingers, and tendons to work overtime. In this guide, we c...

Monkee Grips vs Fat Gripz: Which Builds Grip Strength Faster?

Fat Gripz make bars thicker. Monkee Grips make every rep harder. Both tools can build stronger hands, but if your goal is real grip endurance, tendon strength, and performance on pull-ups, dead han...

Pickleball Grip Strength: The Key to Better Paddle Control and Endurance

Struggling with paddle control or tiring out during long rallies? This blog dives into why grip strength is a critical — yet overlooked — factor in pickleball performance. From enhanced shot precis...

Football Grip Strength: The Secret to Better Performance at Every Level

This blog post explains why grip strength is critical in football at every level—from youth to the pros. It explores how strong hands improve catching, blocking, tackling, and ball security. The po...

Grip Strength: Why It Matters and How to Build It

This blog post dives into why grip strength is more than just a fitness buzzword—it’s a foundational element for athletic performance, injury prevention, and everyday functionality. It covers the s...