What is finger hole grips manufacturer and Why Do We Use Them?

If you are currently using grips or looking to use grips for CrossFit or functional fitness the information I am about to tell you very important. Why? Because understanding how the two main style of grips are supposed to fit and be properly used will help you increase performance, keep you safe and save you money.

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WHAT ARE CROSSFIT GRIPS AND WHY USE THEM?

First, what are grips? Grips are the gear you wear on your hands for protection and to help you hold on to a pull-up bar or rings for skills such as kipping or butterfly pull-ups, toes to bar, and muscle ups. Some people may call them hand straps or wraps, but the proper name is grips. It is the one piece of equipment that you will help you increase your power output instantly that is legal in competition. However, you need to make sure the grips you are purchasing are designed correctly, sized appropriately, and you know how to use them correctly.

THE TWO MAIN STYLES OF CROSSFIT GRIPS

The two main styles of grips used in CrossFit or functional fitness are the ones with finger holes and the others without finger holes also known as fingerless grips. Grips with finger holes are the original style. You may see people, or you may be one these people, that don’t use the finger holes and just flap them over the bar because you find you get a better grip that way. Why is this so? The answer is simple. Your grips with the finger holes are too short for your hands! If you your grips have the proper length and you are using the finger holes you will actually get a more efficient and stable grip, and they are more durable compared to fingerless grips. Fingerless grips do have their merits. Please note, you should never use grips with finger holes as fingerless because it can be a safety issue and you can damage the grips. I will explain this point and more about fingerless grips later. Let’s first focus on how grips with finger holes should fit, why they create a more stable grip on the bar or rings and are more durable.

FINGER HOLE GRIPS

Grips with finger holes should have enough length so that when gripping the bar, you can create a fold of material between the bar and your fingers while having a smooth surface on the palm. This fold of material, also known as the dowel effect, is what helps you hold on by creating torque. The edge of this fold should come to your fingertips. If the edge of the of fold is anywhere below the first knuckle crease of your fingers the grips are too short. You need the edge to come to your fingertips because your fingertips are fundamental in creating torque. The fingertips need to be able to dig into the material to apply force so the grips don’t slip and tighten around the bar. The stability and durability come from the finger holes themselves. The top of wall of the finger holes, when engaging the dowel effect, will put downward pressure on the fingers creating a tighter hold. Additionally, when your fingers are in the holes it helps distribute the forces on the material of the grips helping prevent them from prematurely ripping at the junction of the palm portion and the wrist strap, which is the vulnerable point of all grips. Therefore, when using finger hole grips properly they are more durable than fingerless grips.

FINGERLESS GRIPS

Fingerless grips work in a similar fashion, but with no fold of material to create the dowel effect. By flapping the single layer of the palm portion over the bar your hand, more specifically your fingertips, will be able to dig into the material to apply force so the grips don’t slip and provide torque. This is the same principle as the dowel effect, but without the finger holes pushing your fingers down into the bar. The main benefit of the fingerless grips is the ease of transitions from a skill where you need the grips, such as muscle ups, to one where you prefer to go barehanded, such as double-unders. The fingerless grips will save a little time by not having to take the grips off your fingers.

NEVER USE FINGER HOLE GRIPS AS FINGERLESS GRIPS

So why should you not use grips with finger holes as fingerless? It comes down to safety and durability. If the grips you use a fingerless are too long the excess material can become wedged between the bar (or rings) and your fingers causing your hand to be locked onto the bar. When you go to dismount form the bar your hand will not release and yank your wrist and shoulder potentially causing injury and possible damage to the grips. When gripping the bar your fingerless grips should come no more than an inch or two past your fingertips. Anything more is superfluous. Additionally, the narrow palm portion of 2 or 3 finger grips are not enough surface area to ensure durability. The Victory Grips fingerless style is specifically designed and made of materials to help ensure safety and durability.

WHICH TYPES OF GRIPS ARE BEST? FINGER HOLES OR FINGERLESS?

Functional fitness takes a serious toll on your hands. Whether you’re doing butterfly chest-to-bar pull-ups, kipping C2B, muscle-ups, Olympic weightlifting barbell work, or even throwing around a dumbbell or kettlebell, your grip is really going to feel the wear and tear. Let’s talk about how to keep those hands fresh and strong, from managing any rips you have now to preventing getting new ones.

Managing a Fresh Rip

These are the four steps to managing a new rip or tear.

Step 1: Stop! Do yourself and your fellow athletes a favor and hit pause. You put yourself and others at risk of infection if you continue to use equipment and possibly spread blood around.

Step 2: The Wash n’ Dry. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap, pat them dry with a paper towel, and survey the damage. Any loose skin flapping around? Get rid of it! Rather than peel it off and risk the good skin, grab a pair of sanitary scissors and ask a friend for help.

Step 3: Keep her clean! Cover your wound for the moment, especially if it’s bleeding or leaking any other fluid. Try keeping the area moist with Polysporin or Neosporin. These are analgesics to help reduce pain and maintain a barrier between your wound and the world. An old gymnastics trick is to tape a used (and cooled) black tea bag directly onto the rip. The tannic acid in the tea is a natural pain reliever and helps with healing.

Step 4: Maintenance and prevention. If you head back to pull-up bar too soon, you run the risk of re-opening the sensitive area. Just like a torn up muscle, your skin needs time to heal.

Maintain your skin by filing or shaving down calluses. You may have heard this over and over, but the truth is that the extra tough thickness of skin that forms on your hands is just going to come off as an even bigger chunk. Protect your skin to prevent tearing with one of the many products out there designed to maintain tough but healthy skin. Callus blades are one excellent option.

Regardless of if it’s a fresh rip or not, keep your hands moisturized with something like Wodwelder. This stuff is a game-changer.

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Gear That Prevents Tearing

Instead of managing fresh wounds, let’s avoid them in the first place! The main suggestions out there for preventing tearing are:

• Tape
• Tiny grip gloves
• Gymnastics grips

Choosing between these is often a matter of individual preference. Products have been fine-tuned, adapted, and reinvented to suit WODs.

Tape

Try classic high-end athletic tape from a more reputable brand, like TWL finger tape. You can adapt the taping style to your workout, adding layers as needed around your fingers and even palms.

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Standard Gymnastics Grips

This is the most commonly used grip, usually offering options of two or three fingers, covering the palm and attaching around the wrist with Velcro. These are soft grips (offering added comfort), and they mold to your hand from their first use. They also hold chalk very well and don’t absorb much sweat. This feature helps keep them soft and fresh.

You can find them in various grades and qualities of fabric. Pictured above are leather. They tend not to stick to your skin but also offer enough grip. They’re easy to use and adjustable, and they come in a variety of sizes. They are known to work great all the way from gymnastics movements to barbell work.

3-Hole Karbon Grips

These three-finger grips with full palm coverage promise high durability and quality and also support your wrists. Their soft material makes them comfortable straight from their first use.

JerkFit WODies

These hypoallergenic grips fight odors as they are 100% washable and reusable. Their material is latex-free woven elastic, and they are slightly padded. The grips use “grip-ridge technology,” which has grooves that hold chalk, so you don’t have to make multiple trips to the chalk bucket.

As they are made from cloth, the thin material won’t get in the way of your grip. These grips provide wrist support, and you can customize their finger holes.

RooGrips

RooGrips are made from quality kangaroo leather — a highly durable material, with a set of special oils, to make them stronger than regular leather. One of the advantages of this material is that it’s thin and will mostly act as a protective layer of skin, providing a safe grip in gymnastics movements and barbell lifts. They will also withstand washing when required.

They have three sizes you can choose from, and two pre-cut finger holes, with a Velcro strap to adjust it to your wrist.

Bear Komplex Carbon Grips

Skip the chalk bucket! Bear Komplex Carbon Grips are made to stick to the bar. They’re lightweight, comfortable, secure, and durable — perfect no matter what your WOD throws at you.

Which method of hand protection is best for you? With so many options to choose from, there’s something for everyone. Keep your hands protected and in one piece as you train — they’re your most valuable tool.

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