★★★★★
The Better Hook Grips
In 1949, Bob Peoples set a world deadlift record of 725. 75 lbs at only 181 lbs. body weight. It stood for almost 15 years. In the book he wrote about his training methods and ideas, he talked about using hook handle grips to aid him in deadlifting heavy poundages without overtaxing his grip. While the concept has been around a long time, most hook grip type wraps have a problem where your hand is squished between the hooks and it never feels quite right. These wider grips let your hand get between them so your hand is right on the bar. It's hard to describe, but with a normal deadlift strap your hand is on the wrapped material and not the bar. You feel a much better mind connection to the weight this way. I especially like using these for behind-the-back movements like the Barbell Hack Squat. Getting deadlift straps wrapped and spaced right behind your back while kneeling down becomes harder than the lift itself. Now I just put my hands in position and the hooks lock in almost automatically. One thing I will note though is that the edges of the bare hooks underneath the gripper tubes are a little sharp and dig into my quads when I do sumo deadlifts. I fixed this by wrapping the ends with athletic tape- kind of a little nub at the end. These are built really well and I'm very happy with them.
Nik, verified customer review★★★★★
Game-changer for post-surgery recovery
Using these hooks has provided a transformative change to my weightlifting routine, especially post biceps reattachment surgery. The quality is superb and they have proven incredibly useful. I've been able to retain my strength without compromising the healing process. They are well-built, sturdy and reliable.
Of note: they take my grip to a whole other level on deadlift, but still lit me feel the bar in my hands which is super important.
Danny, verified customer review★★★★
Shoulder hanger with trigger fingers
Just received my Haulin Hooks today. I've been hanging per Dr. Kirsch for about 2 years to save myself from shoulder surgery. Developed "trigger" fingers each hand. Three hangs with the Hooks, suspended for about 40 seconds each time. . . . . no strain on my fingers. Hoping these help me recover from the finger problem. Just a slight rub on my wrists.
John B., verified customer review★★★★
Great product, maybe even the best - BUT...
These hooks are well made, comfortable to wear, and the 'wide' design is unlike any other hook on the market, allowing a true 'thumbless grip' feel to your pulling work, which is how I train even when I don't use the hooks - it seems to target the lats harder, and the shoulders less. I also own the 'professional' model - I prefer these, as I find these less cumbersome, easier to put on and remove, more functional (I'd never use the regular strap option if I'm being honest, and find that they just get in the way), and as previously mentioned, the grip comfort is fantastic.
HOWEVER - and unfortunately, this is a rather big and scathing 'however,' I take great exception to the fact that none of the models being sold come with the 'optional' gripper tubes, despite the notably high price tag. It's not really an 'option' as far as I'm concerned - if you intend to use these hooks, and don't want metal on metal contact damaging your bars, of course you have to have them. I am not usually this candid, but I hate it when sellers pull this kind of stuff. The exceptional load ratings, the lifetime warranty, the comfort, craftsmanship, and durability could arguably justify these hooks costing twice as much as the competition. But when the 'optional gripper tubes' alone cost 2/3s of what the competitors charge for actual hooks, some of which have hefty load ratings and already come with gripper tubes of their own (!), I simply cannot reconcile this - it feels like a slap in the face to the customer, as if you're being nickeled and dimed, just because you can be. Perhaps there's a legit reason for doing it this way from LPGMuscle's perspective, but that's how it looks and feels on this end - there's no reality where $16 for 4 pieces of latex feels like a fair deal. So, I have to subtract a star for this reason. It's not a question of quality - there's no denying that this a top notch product - it's a question of value.
Paul, verified customer review★★★★★
Great addition of hooks
I will say the 2. 5 inch wide hooks are better for some things but these are better for others. There is a difference but glad I didn’t get rid of the other ones yet. I’m probably going to get the ones that are 4 inches wide too so I can see if they work better than the other two sizes on certain things. The 4. 5s did go around the ham hock revolution when I used it on a universal plate holder to do bent over t bar rows. The original hooks that are 2. 5 inches apart couldn’t go around it. I was able to go heavier and get more reps because of this. My only suggestion on improving this product is to go thicker on neoprene wrist protection. I don’t think you can have too much of this and 6mm feels better than 5mm. Maybe go 7 or 8mm on the next generation. Over all another great product though. Thanks.
Anthony F., verified customer review
