I’ve read an add on the internet that has claimed that fat grips increase the activation of the musculature of our arms. (Biceps and forearms I’m assuming) And that this has been proven by science?
This true? Is there a merit to fat grips for hypertrophy?
It alters the muscle activity of the forearm and hand, but no data showing greater hypertrophy in the biceps or triceps that I’m aware of.
Jordan, could Fat Grips help prevent overuse or strain on joints or tendons?
Since March of 2000 I added a 2” Grip to my 1.25” gymnastics rings. It seems that the thicker Grip helps to reduce soreness that I was getting in my left elbow.
I can’t do as many pullups with the 2” Grip added, but I can wrap a band under my knee to help assist if I want to do more reps.
I also added the Grip to the barbell when doing rows because it seems to help alleviate pain in my left elbow from rows, too. Thanks.