As someone who’s been grinding in home workouts for years, I was skeptical about these handles at first. But after a month of using them daily, they’ve become my go-to for pull-ups and resistance band work. The thermoplastic elastomer grips? Absolute game-changers—no more sweaty slips mid-set, even during my post-cardio sessions when my palms are drenched.

The curved hooks with silicone pads are genius. My $300 barbell used to get scratched by cheap attachments, but these cradle it like a protective parent. Did a deadlift test at 315lbs—zero slippage, though I did notice the rubber grips rotate slightly under that extreme load (annoying but not deal-breaking).

Where they really shine? Shoulder rehab. After a rotator cuff scare last year, neutral-grip pull-ups became essential. These let me switch my grip dynamically during sets—something my old plastic handles couldn’t handle. The powder-coated steel still looks brand new despite my 200lb hangs and chalk abuse.

Pro tip: Slide extra silicone tubing inside the U-hook if your pull-up bar’s thinner than 1.25”. Mine had minor swing until I did this mod—now it’s rock solid. Wish they included this hack in the manual!

For $30? These outperform premium brands I’ve used costing twice as much. Just don’t expect cable machine compatibility—that eyelet omission is their only real flaw in my book.