Rolling Grip Strength Handle
Introduction:
Today we are building a DIY Rolling Grip Strength handle.
Now – I am admittedly a novice to grip training. In fact, I was only recently introduced to it at Home Gym Con 2023, where I used a handle called “rolling thunder” from a company called Iron Mind.
The Iron Mind “Rolling Thunder” handle is the industry standard for Strong Man/Grip Competitions when it comes to the one-arm deadlift. Purchase here:
Of course, my DIY version is not going to be as elegant as Rolling Thunder or the Napalm system – but it will do the job and – it is extremely easy and cheap to build.
The Rolling Thunder Handle Dimensions: Rotating portion is 6" in length and 2-3/8" in diameter.
My DIY Version Dimensions: Rotating portion is 6" in length and 2-3/8" in diameter. So….SAME dimensions!
DIY Tutorial
Step 1: Grab two 1.5” PVC Caps, and we are going to drill a7/8” hole in the center of each one.
I recommend getting the PVC Cap that has a flat edge flat kind – not the rounded edge. The flat edge will be much easier to drill in the dead center of the cap. I used a “Step bit” on a hand drill to do this.
Step 2: We need to cut t length of PVC
The First length is: 7 5/8” long of 1.5” Schedule 40 PVC Pipe
The second length is: 6” long piece of 2” Schedule 40 PVC Pipe.
I cut these using a miter saw – but if you do not have one a “ratcheting PVC cutter” will also work.
And make sure that you clean these up real nice after cutting with a miter saw to get rid of the PVC dust.…run a rag through the 2” and wipe down the 1.5” really well or that PVC dust will cause friction.
Step 3: Now we are going to add a carabiner to a Soft loop Tiedown Strap (available via the links down in the video description below)
Step 4: And now we assemble the parts together:
Run the strap through one cap, add the 1.5” PVC, add the 2” PVC, run the strap through the other cap, add a carabiner, and squeeze the two caps onto the two ends of the 1.5” PVC Pipe
Add silicon spray if desired to get a better “spin”
That’s it – now – LIFT!
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DIY PROJECT:
ONE Soft Loop Tiedown Strap: https://amzn.to/3kUglqb
TWO Carabiners: https://amzn.to/42PJQNp
TWO 1.5" Schedule 40 PVC Pipe Caps (hub): https://amzn.to/3MnqH08
7 5/8" of 1.5" Schedule 40 PVC Pipe:
6" of 2" Schedule 40 PVC Pipe:
7/8” Step Bit: https://amzn.to/3M0t7QL
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