Product : T-Grip Club Strength Lite Bar set 2
Suppliers :
1. American Barbell
2. Amazon.com
My Rating of the T-Grip Lite Bar : 8.5 out of 10
Normal Barbells vs T- Grips
Barbells evolved from the shape of the dumbbell. In the early days barbells had fixed weights such that you had to use a different barbell if you wanted something heavier.
Things have changed now you can easily increase or decrease the weight on a barbell using the weight plates.
The barbell is an essential piece of gym equipment for strength training workouts. It consists of the bar made out of a metal round solid bar and you attach weight plates on each end for exercising.
The T-Grip barbell is a specialized and modified barbell looking slightly different to the normal barbell. This different design has several advantages over the normal barbell.
It works well especially in the home gym setup where you do not have a lot of space for the normal Olympic size bar which is as long as 7 feet/2.133m. The T-Grip bar is shorter at about 50inches/1.27m
The normal Olympic bar is too long to use in a normal home setup. The Olympic bar can weigh as much as 44Lbs/20Kgs without the weight plates. Beginners may not even need the weight plates, they can just use the bar only.
In this review I’m going to focus on the lite version of the T-Grip barbell which can be used by beginners in their home gym.
The suppliers confirm it is strong enough to be used in a commercial setup. They also supply the bigger version that can be used with Olympic size 2 inch diameter plates
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Buying Options of the T-Grip Club Strength Lite Bar
Supplier 1
American Barbell : They have several options on the T-Grip bar as follows:
Option 1.
Buy the T-Grip Lite Bar only
View the Bar at American Barbell
Buy separately Weight Plates
View the weights at American Barbell
Option 2.
Buy T-Grip Lite Bar in a set with 3 pairs weight plates
- 2 x 10Lbs
- 2 x 5Lbs
- 2 x 2.5Lbs
- 2 x 1″ spring collars
View the Set at American Barbell
Option 3.
Buy T-Grip Lite Bar in a set including a Straight Chrome Bar and 3 pairs of weight plates
- 2 x 10Lbs
- 2 x 5Lbs
- 2 x 2.5Lbs
- 2 x 1″ spring collars
View the Set at American Barbell
Supplier 2. Amazon
Buy the T-Grip Lite Bar only
Other Features of the T-Grip Lite Bar are:
- about 50 inches/1.27m long
- weighs only 7 Lbs
- The sizes of the bar sleeves are 1 inch to match the diameter of the plates
Workouts with the T-Grip Lite Bar
The T-Grip Lite Bar is a versatile and multi-functional piece of equipment. There are a lot of exercises you can do with the T-Grip Lite Bar which can include the following:
Bicep Curls
Tricep Extensions
Deadlifts
Bent Over Rows
Squats
Squat and Press
Russian Twists
You can also include the T-Grip exercises in a circuit workout where you combine it with other equipment using one after the other with short rests in between.
Pros for the T-Grip Lite Bar
- Lightweight and shorter length – weighs only 7Lbs and is 50 inches long. Easy to put away into storage after use.
- The lightweight is good for HIIT exercises with short rests in between. You gain muscular growth, strength, and get all the benefits of a cardio HIIT workout.
- The T-Grip improves exercise form during a workout. The neutral grip (when your palms are facing each other) is particularly good for your tendons and ligaments. It helps to reduce strain on shoulder joints and wrists.
- Multi-grip options on the bar for a variety of exercises. Enables workouts of different muscle groups
- Rests comfortably on the shoulders for squats and lunges
- The angular form of the bar helps to improve stabilization and balance during workouts
Pros for the Weight Plates
- The plates are urethane covered. No strong odors that come with rubber plates
- The urethane covering helps to protect floors when you drop the weights
- Urethane makes the plates slip resistant
- The plates also have T-Grips which makes them easy to handle and load onto the bar.
The Cons of the T-Grip Lite Bar
- Will not work for Professional Olympic weight lifters
- Professional lifters normally use the 2″ diameter plates. This bar works with 1″ inch plates
- The sets come with only 35Lbs of weights. If you need extra weights you have to buy separately.
- This bar is short and cannot be used on the rack stand for heavy squats
The Verdict
After weighing the pros and cons I think it’s only fair to say the verdict is out in favor of the T-Grip Club Strength Lite Bar, especially for beginners.
It is good value for money especially if you buy Set 2 at American Barbell that comes with the straight bar. It is a good investment for your workouts as you can get the strength training and HIIT cardio workouts all in one set of equipment.
The straight bar will also be useful for some exercises where it is needed. It may not be as long as the Olympic bar but you use it for some exercises.
You can still do all your workouts as you used to at the gym that you miss so much. Better be safe and workout in the comfort of your home than risk catching Covid-19 at the gym.
You can buy the extra weight plates as and when you need them when you get stronger and want to surpass the 35Lbs weight.
You get to lose all the excess pounds, gain muscular growth and strength and get to enjoy the multiple benefits of HIIT cardio and circuit training. What more can a beginner ask for in a workout.
The prices of the sets will not bust your pocket and will leave you with some cash for other Home Gym accessories you may need for your workouts.
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