Gym Generation
Lifting Hooks - Steel Gym Hooks with Wrist Support
Lifting Hooks - Steel Gym Hooks with Wrist Support
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Weight Lifting Hooks with Rubber-Coated Steel Hook
The Gym Generation lifting hooks are gym hooks with a rubber-coated steel hook just under 7 cm wide and a padded wrist cuff. The hook takes the work off your grip, so you get more repetitions on heavy pulls before your grip strength runs out. Made from 70% steel, 20% neoprene and 10% nylon, with a cuff measuring roughly 18 × 7 cm and 7 mm of padding. One size, adjustable via the hook-and-loop closure. Supplied as a pair.
Built for heavy pulls: for anyone whose grip gives out on deadlifts, rows or pull-ups before the back and legs are anywhere near done. Developed by Gym Generation, a Swiss brand since 2013. Shipped from Switzerland.
Steel Hooks Instead of Wrapping: Ready in One Move
This is the decisive difference to classic lifting straps you have to wrap: the steel hook simply hangs on the bar or cable handle, with none of the awkward winding. One movement and you pull. That makes these gym hooks particularly practical for supersets, high volume and fast changes between exercises.
Rubber-Coated Hook Instead of Bare Steel
Here is the quality difference to most cheap hooks: our steel hook is not bare, it carries a non-slip rubber coating. The rubber bites into the bar instead of sliding off it, protects the steel from rust, and spares the bar, because no bare metal meets the knurling. Budget hooks made of naked steel offer neither the grip nor the protection, and on heavy pulls that detail is exactly what separates them.
Less Grip Strength Needed, More Focus on the Target Muscle
Because the hook carries most of the load, you need far less grip strength. That lets you concentrate on the target muscle rather than watching your forearms give out early. It helps you hold heavier weights for longer and work the pulling muscles properly to failure.
Padded Wrist Cuff with Hook-and-Loop Closure
The cuff measures roughly 18 × 7 cm and carries 7 mm of neoprene padding. It wraps around the wrist and closes with a firm hook-and-loop strap, giving a stable, secure fit that adjusts to any wrist. You can put the hooks on and take them off in seconds between sets.
Material and Fit
The hooks are built from 70% steel for the rubber-coated hook just under 7 cm wide, 20% neoprene for the 7 mm padding and 10% nylon for the sturdy strap. The cuff carries the Gym Warriors logo. One size, adjustable via the hook-and-loop closure, so the model fits slim and powerful wrists alike.
How to Put On Gym Hooks – Step by Step
1. Fit the cuff: Lay the strap around your wrist and close the hook-and-loop fastening so the hooks sit stable without pinching.
2. Set the hook: Place the rubber-coated steel hook cleanly on the bar or cable handle so it rests stable before you build up tension.
3. Pull with control: Keep your wrist neutral and take every repetition through its range with control rather than yanking.
4. Use them deliberately: Reach for the hooks mainly on heavy pulls. If grip strength is a training goal in its own right, leave them off for some sets.
Lifting Hooks – Frequently Asked Questions
Are lifting hooks better than classic lifting straps?
Both are useful tools for different jobs. Classic straps you wrap give plenty of hold, but they still ask for some grip tension. Lifting hooks with steel hooks are ready faster and take the load off your grip more directly, which helps most when your forearms are the first thing to tire on heavy pulling movements.
Which bars do the hooks fit?
The hooks are made for common gym bars, including Olympic barbells at around 28 mm diameter, and take up to 32 mm. That covers typical barbells, pull-up bars and cable handles in most gyms. On very thick specialty handles, the fit can vary with the diameter.
Are these gym hooks suitable for women?
Yes. The hook-and-loop closure tightens the cuff far enough to sit firmly on slimmer wrists. Where grip is the limiting factor first on back or glute work at the cable, the hooks let you work the target muscle properly.
Are lifting hooks only for advanced lifters?
No. Beginners benefit too, above all when grip limits clean repetitions early. Advanced lifters use them on heavy weights and high volume so the target muscle gets hit reliably before the grip quits.
Do the hooks come as a pair?
Yes, you receive two pieces, one pair for both hands.
