Whether you’re into lifting weights or have a job that involves some physical labor, odds are you can benefit from improving your grip strength. When it comes to training grip, you have a plethora of options. We tested some and the following are our favorite 10. Keep in mind that the list does not include products such as dumbbells or barbells which can of course be used to train your grip but aren’t necessarily grip-specific products.

Here is the top 10:

This is definitely the weirdest in the category and it took us a little time before we figured out how to properly use it. However, once we got it started, it was a lot of fun and definitely did a good job.

amzn.to/2nmxMTQ

This unique device was a lot of fun to use. It worked our forearms very well and we really enjoyed using it. Our only complaint is that there are no options when it comes to tension.

amzn.to/2mW3Xa7

Fat Gripz are perhaps the most common grip training equipment on this list. You’ll often see bodybuilders using these because they do a great job at training forearms. However, we don’t particularly like them because of how they’re used. Fat Gripz are placed around barbells or dumbbells that you use for your workouts. The problem with this is that you can only use them to train grip while working out other body parts and can’t train grip specifically. If you don’t mind only being able to use them while working out, Fat Gripz are awesome.

amzn.to/2mW93mO

This gripper is very similar to your average grip training device. The reason we like it is because it’s very cheap and has a dial that allows you to adjust the tension. It only goes up to 88lbs so if you want to be training heavier than that, we’d recommend seeing #1 on this list.

amzn.to/2mEtHpE

These little stress balls are so fun. They are super portable and can be used while doing anything else. I leave one by my desk because I find myself subconsciously just picking them up and playing with them while sitting at my computer very often. Like many other products on this list, they double as a stress ball but still do a good job at training grip.

amzn.to/2mfOHHY

I first used this to help with grip strength and dexterity for guitar playing and it worked very well. I still pick this up every once in a while as I find it helps a lot with grip strength and specifically with finger mobility. It fits right in your pocket and comes in 5 different tension levels depending on your preference.

amzn.to/2nExNQo

These things are super cool. They’re very cheap for a 10-pack and they work the forearms pretty well. They were invented for physical therapist patients to help with elbow pain but in doing so, we find that they do train grip strength decently well.

amzn.to/2nEhu63

The Wrist Ripper is, in my opinion, the best way to train your grip on this list. The problem is that you need weights to operate it which is a little annoying but if you’re bringing it to the gym or have weights at home, it should be no problem. Here is a video on how it’s used.

amzn.to/2n9HoAH

This Ironman looking contraption actually does a great job at working the forearms. In fact, it is our single favorite way to train grip. If you don’t mind the look or size of it, We highly recommend it. It also comes with a 2-year warranty which is a big plus.

amzn.to/2nztXvd

Within the powerlifting community, the Captains of Crush (CoC) gripper is knows as the gold standard of grippers and that is for a good reason. They have 11 different strengths ranging from 60-365lbs. This, along with the Marcy, are the two that we still use consistently. The reason it gets the #1 spot over the Marcy is the convenience of being able to train grip on the go or mindlessly while performing other tasks.

amzn.to/2nEiiI8