Close Grip Pulldown Handle

marc69 · 27 Jan 2010 at 05:02

Hi guys,

I've got my set plan from the gym and it involves "Close grip pulldowns". We have a multi gym at home which I could do this exercise on but I can't seem to find a "V-GRIP" handle.

http://www.fitnessforoneandall.com/powerlifting/images/pictures/home_gym/v-grip.jpg

One like that. I've found others that would probably do the job but they are like £30 which is a bit over the top for a metal frame tbh.

Any idea where I could get one of these?

Cheers

Freefaller · 27 Jan 2010 at 07:55

Just get a rope, far better than a static grip IMO.

BennyC · 27 Jan 2010 at 09:25

Yeah use a rope or a towel for a tougher challenge. You'll create more tension in your back using the rope attatchment and trying to pull the handles appart slightly as you pull down.

tom_e · 27 Jan 2010 at 10:41

I much prefer the rope over the solid v handle, just feels a lot more natural

WantoN · 27 Jan 2010 at 12:38

tom_e said:
I much prefer the rope over the solid v handle, just feels a lot more natural

Cains your wrist flexors too

Ant

Batf1nk · 27 Jan 2010 at 12:44

Or just use 2 regular handles (what you'd use for cable fly's). There's still some freedom/movement but less strain on your wrists than a rope.

Freefaller · 27 Jan 2010 at 13:08

There shouldn't be strain on your wrists, it's development and necessary.

dun · 27 Jan 2010 at 14:25

To go against the grain I love those V handles like in the picture

The activation I get when really focused using one of those on a lat pulldown machine is incredible.

BennyC · 27 Jan 2010 at 14:33

It's similar to most modern lat pull downs with seperate handles which come up and together when the stack is resting. Get a nice big stretch. Sort of combines a wide and close grip together.

I use those handles on an olympic bar for T-bar rows, combined with small diameter plates (10KG & 5KG's) I get can a brilliant range of motion where bigger plates normally hit me in the chest.

Freefaller · 27 Jan 2010 at 14:38

I use 20s on t-bars, but I do use the v-grip to pull the bar up. Don't seem to have too many issuses with the plates hitting me. I like to load 100-120kg+ so using 10s and 5s is just not feasible.

marc69 · 27 Jan 2010 at 18:00

Cheers for the replies guys. I might have to give the rope a go.

Unfortunately I don't have any regular handles used for cable flys at home

BennyC · 27 Jan 2010 at 18:32

Freefaller said:
I use 20s on t-bars, but I do use the v-grip to pull the bar up. Don't seem to have too many issuses with the plates hitting me. I like to load 100-120kg+ so using 10s and 5s is just not feasible.

Yeah I used 20's for a while but found that little bit extra of a squeeze is worth the hastle. Seeing as I don't really go much heavier than 60KG's on these it's not too much trouble...for now

WantoN · 28 Jan 2010 at 10:36

Batf1nk said:
There's still some freedom/movement but less strain on your wrists than a rope.

I'd argue it's a natural movement and puts no strain on your wrists? :confused:

Hypetrophic effect on the wrist flexors aside of course.

Ant :cool: