Gym Professor's Newsletter: fat bar

We’re proud to be sponsoring the Natural Physique Association this year and will be present at most of the events showcasing Globe Gripz – a favorite among many natural bodybuilding champions! The Natural Physique Association (NPA) is a not-for-profit organization that promotes drug-free bodybuilding. I shall post some event photos on to our Facebook Page, so be sure to check them out.

Globe Gripz

For our Australian followers, you can now purchase GlobeGripz in Australia with super-fast delivery from Sam’s Fitness. Sam’s passionate about training and offers a service second-to-none with a quick turnaround time and sound honest advice. Be sure to check out Globe Gripz and other gym equipment at http://samsfitness.com.au/globe-gripz

Reviews

The reviews we’ve received recently for our free-online-resource, free-to-download app, and acclaimed all-new Globe Gripz workout device have been truly overwhelming and it spurs me on to bring you the many more articles, workouts, and inventions that are rolling around in my grey matter :). Here are a couple of very recent independent articles that popped up online from well-respected fitness bloggers:

Get Fit 101 product review of Globe Gripz:

http://getfit101.wordpress.com/2013/05/02/product-review-globe-gripz/

Canada’s most popular fitness resource (Health Habits) advises 3 pieces of fitness gear you need to buy right now:

http://www.healthhabits.ca/2013/05/13/3-pieces-of-fitness-gear-that-you-need-to-buy-right-now/

I will email again with all-new articles and updates soon.

All the best,

(Gym Professor)

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Saturday, December 22, 2012

EliteFTS Become a Globe Gripz Stockist

Hi all,

After rigorous testing, I'm very pleased to announce strength equipment giant Elitefts as an official US stockist of Globe Gripz. To pre-order or enquire, please visit http://www.elitefts.net/ or email customersupport(@)elitefts.com. EliteFTS' 5 star review of Globe Gripz to follow. EliteFTS should be fully stocked from Feb. onwards.

EliteFTS join UK stockist Gym RatZ amongst our trusted authorized resellers. Check out Gym RatZ review of Globe Gripz at: http://www.gymratz.co.uk/globegripz

If you have any product-specific queries, please just let me know via our Globe Gripz Contact Form at www.GlobeGripz.com or email (info(@)gymprofessor.com).

Have a very merry Christmas!

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Free-to-download workout app - www.GymProfessorShuffle.com
Unique multi-grip weight training device - www.GlobeGripz.com

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Thursday, November 22, 2012

The Global Phenomenon

Hello,

Unprecedented pre-launch reviews and stockist interest have been truly overwhelming. As with all Gym Professor projects, the creation of Globe Gripz is to help with your training, whether this is grip strength, rehabilitation, sports performance, etc. I’m just glad you like them so much :).

Here are a few early reviews...

"GLOBE GRIPZ allow me to train with increased efficiently and greater effectiveness - they've changed the way I train overnight and I'm reaping the benefits."

Matt Bembridge

Top Personal Trainer and Natural Bodybuilding Champion

"Comfortable to hold and a great alternative to a regular grip on the bar. Plus, they're hygienic!"

Charlotte Washbrook

Fitness Fanatic

"I have Globe Gripz in the shop alongside a pair of grip4orce handles and the Globe Gripz are far nicer to use - you can feel EVERY finger coming into play unlike fat gripz. So impressed, I've added Globe Gripz to our shop range of products."

Pete Walker

Founder and Owner of Gym RatZ

"Carpal Tunnel Syndrome put pay to my weight training until I gave GLOBE GRIPZ a go. Using GLOBE GRIPZ helped alleviate the tingling and pain I experienced without them. I'm back enjoying my training."

Mr. O. Pellow, UK

To find out more, please visit www.GlobeGripz.com and watch our video demonstration.

Cheers,

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Monday, October 29, 2012

The new GLOBE GRIPZ™ – now available for pre-order

Straight from the Gym Professor lab (gym), here it is: the “Planet’s Ultimate Arm Builder”: the unique new GLOBE GRIPZ™. I’ll let the product do the talking – check them out at www.GlobeGripz.com .

Enjoy :)

GP

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Fat Bar Training

Hi all,

In one form or another, fat grip training has always been a staple part of the origins of strength training. Many older readers will probably remember such things as thick grip circus dumbbells, Apollon’s Wheels/ Axle (2 train wheels & axle) etc. Thanks to athletes like Magnús Ver Magnússon, modern day strongman competition has reverted back to more traditional “functional” strongman lifts – farmers walk, barrel throw, Appollon’s Axle, Draft Horse Pull (now with trucks etc.), sack loading race, atlas stone etc., rather than the more static events (powerlifting) of the late 70’s and 80’s.

More recently, and the reason for writing this article, strongman-style training has become increasingly widespread with many gyms and personal trainers offering kettlebell classes, bootcamps, Cross Fit etc. This style of weight training is very far from new! Only a decade ago, the majority of those promoting it now would’ve likely pooh-poohed the idea, favoring the latest biomechanically designed machine of the time. Personally, within reason, I think their introduction in to mainstream gyms is a good thing – a great way to “mix-up” training, which you know I’m a great believer in! One thing that does frustrate me though is the continued advertisement of “functional” training benefits. Yes, I’ve known strongmen athletes, wrestlers, Fireman etc. use fat grip training for its functional benefits for many years, but, the average office worker??? Come on!

With regards grip strength and fat bar training, I grew up in a gym culture being told “If you can’t grip it, it’s too heavy” i.e. improve your grip strength & your poundages will increase – no bypassing lack of grip by using wraps & other weight training aids. Without doubt, fat bar training is a great way to improve grip strength.

Aside from the clear grip strength requirements when training with fat bars (your forearm flexors will bulge like Popeye’s LOL!), something often overlooked is how a fat bar changes the dynamic of a lift, often requiring movement/s to be performed with greater control and accuracy, therefore, recruiting more general muscular control as appose to sheer brute force from the prime movers. With this in mind, in terms of general strength training/ bodybuilding, when sensibly included within your gym workout routine, fat bar training can be an advantageous approach to help reduce the risk of injury and potentially develop a better physique.

So, in conclusion, integrating fat bar training with general pulling and curl work (deadlifts, bent-over rows, barbell curls etc.) should greatly improve your grip strength, it’ll certainly also help towards an activity (sport or work) you do of a similar ilk. You may also wish to consider occasional fat bar training for less obvious lifts in order to change the dynamics of an exercise, clean and press is a great example to try (please start light though!).

Happy training!

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