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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 25 to 40+ Muscles: How Monkee Grips Transform the Pull-Up

Standard pull-ups only activate a fraction of your pulling potential. When you switch to Monkee Grips, the instability and friction demand trigger a full-body response—turning a simple pull-up into...

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Best Pull-Up Upgrade: Why Rope-Based Grips Hit More Muscles

Most people think pull-ups already hit every major upper-body muscle. But a traditional bar pull-up only recruits around 25 muscles — leaving key stabilizers underworked. Switch to rope-based grips...

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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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