--- product_id: 140757466 title: "Strength Builder - 4x Men’s Health Award Winner" brand: "fat gripz" price: "VT13546" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Fat Gripz" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/140757466-strength-builder-4x-men-s-health-award-winner store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 4x Men's Health Award Winner Military-spec durable rubber 2.25-inch thick grip diameter Strength Builder - 4x Men’s Health Award Winner **Brand:** fat gripz **Price:** VT13546 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Grip bigger, grow stronger — the ultimate arm upgrade! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Strength Builder - 4x Men’s Health Award Winner by fat gripz - **How much does it cost?** VT13546 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/140757466-strength-builder-4x-men-s-health-award-winner) ## Best For - fat gripz enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted fat gripz brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Power Tool:** Portable, easy to use, and a fraction of the cost of supplements—your secret gym weapon. - • **Built to Last a Lifetime:** Military-grade rubber resists compression & wear, no replacements needed. - • **Proven Elite Endorsement:** Trusted by special forces, pro athletes & 5x award-winning for unmatched performance. - • **Maximize Muscle Activation:** Thicker grips increase arm muscle fiber recruitment for faster size & strength gains. - • **Universal Fit & Versatility:** Snaps onto barbells, dumbbells, pull-up bars & cables—train anywhere, anytime. ## Overview Fat Gripz are award-winning thick grips that increase the diameter of any barbell, dumbbell, or pull-up bar to boost muscle fiber activation in your arms. Made from military-spec durable rubber, they deliver unmatched grip challenge and durability, trusted by elite athletes worldwide. Compact and versatile, Fat Gripz transform your workouts for bigger, stronger arms with proven science and pro endorsements. ## Description Product description Review: Great investment - They arrived in the mail today, and I was immediately surprised by how much sturdier and heavier than I thought they would be. They look like they're made to take a beating, so quality seems like it will be a non issue but if there ever is one it seems like the company prides itself on customer service and will send new ones without questions based on what I've read. I also decided that there would be no chance in Hell I would be able to use the extremes, so I would HIGHLY recommend just starting with the normal ones to see if you have the hand size. After doing my first workout with these I was shocked by how effective they were. My grip and forearms were dying after my first couple sets. They will definitely take some time to get used, but I could see this being immensely beneficial to forearm development and grip strength. Because it made my lifts more challenging though, I had to drop weight and my form wasn't exactly the best. I'm not sure what the standard protocol is on when to use them, but I think they would be best used in rotation to make sure the forearms and hands are getting time to recover and to focus on form. For the first month I might use them in the majority of my workouts to make the adjustment, but I myself will probably go on and off with my weeks when I use them. Another thing to consider is that if you're someone who likes to superset like myself, you might want to consider getting two pairs. Maybe they'll go on easier after I break them in, but I found myself playing around to get them on the bar longer than I would like. Remember though it's not proper etiquette to hog equipment, and I found myself drawing a lot of attention using them so there's always the possibility someone might try and steal them. My final opinion is that they are awesome. Immediately felt the effects of them, and they are really well made. I've been lifting for probably 10 years now, and I don't think I've ever experienced something that worked my grip and forearms this way. Even my buddy who is a personal trainer at one of the top clubs in Minneapolis had nothing but good things to say about them, and he told me research has shown they enhance muscular development. They might seem a bit steep in price, but I figure an investment on bettering yourself pays back more than what it costs. Review: These turned every lift into a grip strength audit - I love these. Full stop. I added the Fat Gripz Pro to my training thinking they’d be a nice accessory. What I got instead was a very humbling reminder that my grip strength was doing a lot less work than I thought. They slide onto barbells, dumbbells, pull-up bars, and pretty much anything you can grab, and instantly make every movement harder in the right way. Curls feel different. Rows feel different. Even warm-up sets suddenly demand attention. Your forearms light up fast, and your hands have no choice but to get stronger. The material feels durable and secure, not squishy and not slippery. Once they’re on the bar, they stay put. No spinning, no shifting, no constant adjusting mid-set. They’re thick enough to actually change the movement but not so bulky that they feel awkward or unsafe. What I appreciate most is how simple they are. No setup, no learning curve, no gimmicks. You just put them on and lift like normal, except now your grip, forearms, and overall muscle activation are working overtime. If you lift regularly and want an easy way to make your workouts more effective without adding more weight, these are absolutely worth it. I use them constantly and they’ve earned a permanent spot in my gym bag. 5 stars. My forearms hate me and that’s how I know they’re working. ## Features - ARM SIZE BUILDER AND GRIP STRENGTH TRAINER - Fat Gripz will help you build a stronger grip and bigger arms. They work by wrapping around barbells, dumbbells, pull up bars, resistance bands and exercise machine handles and increasing their diameter - TIME-TESTED METHODS - Athletes and bodybuilders have been using custom thick bars for decades because they know that using a thicker diameter bar causes much greater muscle activation in the arms which leads to incredible grip strength and arm size gains - TRAIN LIKE THE BEST - Fat Gripz have won FOUR Men's Health Magazine awards and have been used for years by many: special forces soldiers, champion bodybuilders, MMA fighters, pro football / basketball / baseball players and elite athletes around the world - MILITARY-SPEC MATERIAL - The result of years of refinement of design and materials, Fat Gripz are as tough as your most intense workout and will never need replacing - GREAT VALUE - Grab your pair today - they cost less than a bottle of protein powder and will help you build muscle and strength for a lifetime ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07QKML1SL | | Best Sellers Rank | #2,670 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #12 in Strength Training Grip Strengtheners | | Brand | Fat Gripz | | Brand Name | Fat Gripz | | Color | NEW! Blue/Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 19,645 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00854078001328 | | Included Components | 1 pair | | Item Dimensions L x W | 4.75"L x 2.25"W | | Item Shape | Cylinder | | Item Type Name | Fat Gripz ® - The Award-Winning Shortcut to Head-Turning Arms (2.25” Diameter, Original) (Get The New 2019 Black/Blue Color - See Color Options!) | | Item Weight | 1.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Fat Gripz | | Material | Rubber | | Model Number | 854078001328 | | Part Number | 854078001328 | | Product Dimensions | 4.75"L x 2.25"W | | Style | Wrap | | UPC | 854078001328 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 year | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Fat Gripz - **Color:** NEW! Blue/Black - **Item Weight:** 1.1 Pounds - **Material:** Rubber - **Product Dimensions:** 4.75"L x 2.25"W ## Images ![Strength Builder - 4x Men’s Health Award Winner - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fSU+UbInL.jpg) ![Strength Builder - 4x Men’s Health Award Winner - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KtRxhkL7L.jpg) ![Strength Builder - 4x Men’s Health Award Winner - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xdF0ZTOHL.jpg) ![Strength Builder - 4x Men’s Health Award Winner - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81QBVoVFw7L.jpg) ![Strength Builder - 4x Men’s Health Award Winner - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718+AGK5npL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: What are Fat Gripz made of?** A: Fat Gripz are made of a special military spec material similar to heavy duty rubber. No foam, silicone or other cheaper materials here. Don't be fooled by cheaper look-alike's. **Q: How do they fit on the weights?** A: They have a slit allowing you to pull them open and wrap them around dumbbells, barbells, pull-up bars, cable attachments, etc. **Q: Will they fit my equipment?** A: The exact dimensions have bene refined over many years to fit almost any piece of equipment. It’s very rare to find something they don’t fit. In the very unlikely event that they don’t fit your equipment, simply return them for a full refund. **Q: What size should I get?** A: When in doubt, start with the Fat Gripz Pro - the blue ones **Q: How do they work?** A: Using a thicker diameter handle is one of the best things you can do to develop muscle and strength. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great investment *by N***K on January 4, 2013* They arrived in the mail today, and I was immediately surprised by how much sturdier and heavier than I thought they would be. They look like they're made to take a beating, so quality seems like it will be a non issue but if there ever is one it seems like the company prides itself on customer service and will send new ones without questions based on what I've read. I also decided that there would be no chance in Hell I would be able to use the extremes, so I would HIGHLY recommend just starting with the normal ones to see if you have the hand size. After doing my first workout with these I was shocked by how effective they were. My grip and forearms were dying after my first couple sets. They will definitely take some time to get used, but I could see this being immensely beneficial to forearm development and grip strength. Because it made my lifts more challenging though, I had to drop weight and my form wasn't exactly the best. I'm not sure what the standard protocol is on when to use them, but I think they would be best used in rotation to make sure the forearms and hands are getting time to recover and to focus on form. For the first month I might use them in the majority of my workouts to make the adjustment, but I myself will probably go on and off with my weeks when I use them. Another thing to consider is that if you're someone who likes to superset like myself, you might want to consider getting two pairs. Maybe they'll go on easier after I break them in, but I found myself playing around to get them on the bar longer than I would like. Remember though it's not proper etiquette to hog equipment, and I found myself drawing a lot of attention using them so there's always the possibility someone might try and steal them. My final opinion is that they are awesome. Immediately felt the effects of them, and they are really well made. I've been lifting for probably 10 years now, and I don't think I've ever experienced something that worked my grip and forearms this way. Even my buddy who is a personal trainer at one of the top clubs in Minneapolis had nothing but good things to say about them, and he told me research has shown they enhance muscular development. They might seem a bit steep in price, but I figure an investment on bettering yourself pays back more than what it costs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ These turned every lift into a grip strength audit *by K***I on January 14, 2026* I love these. Full stop. I added the Fat Gripz Pro to my training thinking they’d be a nice accessory. What I got instead was a very humbling reminder that my grip strength was doing a lot less work than I thought. They slide onto barbells, dumbbells, pull-up bars, and pretty much anything you can grab, and instantly make every movement harder in the right way. Curls feel different. Rows feel different. Even warm-up sets suddenly demand attention. Your forearms light up fast, and your hands have no choice but to get stronger. The material feels durable and secure, not squishy and not slippery. Once they’re on the bar, they stay put. No spinning, no shifting, no constant adjusting mid-set. They’re thick enough to actually change the movement but not so bulky that they feel awkward or unsafe. What I appreciate most is how simple they are. No setup, no learning curve, no gimmicks. You just put them on and lift like normal, except now your grip, forearms, and overall muscle activation are working overtime. If you lift regularly and want an easy way to make your workouts more effective without adding more weight, these are absolutely worth it. I use them constantly and they’ve earned a permanent spot in my gym bag. 5 stars. My forearms hate me and that’s how I know they’re working. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good niche product for the gym *by R***S on July 19, 2015* I ordered these on Prime day and saved a few additional dollars. I just finished my first arm workout with them and I was impressed. I've worked out off and on for 25 years. Religiously for about 10 years and then sporadically after marriage and my career took up more of my time. I can't remember when I had a better biceps pump after a workout. Fat gripz challenged my arms in a completely different way than what I am used to. Some free and hopefully helpful advice and my thoughts on some of the reviews and comments I've read here. First, a few people have used the term "snake oil" to describe this product implying that it is fraudulent. I believe continued use of these will give you very good results. I've been lifting long enough to be able to tell if something will work for me fairly quickly. That being said - in lifting like most all things in life positive results do not come overnight. You have to consistently put in the time and effort. Aside from training hard you also need plenty of rest and good nutrition to get the most out of your body. If you haven't been lifting very long you should probably stick with the basic dumbbell and barbell curls until you gain strength and arm development. I would then try these after you reach a sticking point in your arm training. You get bigger and stronger by confusing your muscles i.e. when they begin to adapt to an exercise and load you do something different. I used these on an Olympic barbell and a set of York dumbbells. No slipping on either one but there was a small gap in the fat gripz that didn't affect me at all. I lifted with the gap out of contact with my hands and also with the gap touching my hands and it didn't make a difference to me. I typically use chalk when I work out and these have a nice tackiness to the material that is easy to grip without chalk, resin, etc. Elite level lifters in a variety of strength sports have been using thicker (larger diameter) bars for some time now to increase strength. Those bars can cost hundreds of dollars. You can get most of the same benefits with fat gripz at a fraction of the cost. These aren't essential to getting big and strong. You can definitely get there without fat gripz but I like them and feel they are well worth the cost as an addition to my home gym. I also do grip strength exercises and feel these will help in that area as well. Bottom line for me - adds a new dimension to my workout program, seem to be very durable, and are not too expensive. I don't regret my purchase at all. I went from being pipe cleaner skinny in high school (135 lbs) to 6'5" 275 lbs thanks to working out. I'm far from an expert but do know a thing or do about lifting - most of the negative comments about this product seem to come from people who may not know as much about lifting as they like to think they do. I rely on reviews when purchasing products. These have almost 1500 reviews with the majority of them being overwhelmingly positive. That tells me something. These also come in a package that states - "For maximum results and safety do not use these until you visit fatgripz.com/secret. That is the only part I'm not satisfied with. If they have information they want to share they should include it in the packaging. I went to the website and they want you to download a file to view the big secret and learn how to use these safely. Well, I'll pass on the download. I think I can get the results I expect and frankly, if you can't figure out how to use these safely you might want to pursue a hobby that doesn't involve lifting heavy weights. ## Frequently Bought Together - Fat Gripz Pro - The Simple Proven Way to Get Big Biceps & Forearms Fast - At Home Or In The Gym (Winner of 3 Men’s Health Magazine Awards) (2.25 Inch Outer Diameter) - Fat Gripz One (1.75 Inch Outer Diameter) - Fat Gripz Extreme (2.75 Inch Outer Diameter) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/140757466-strength-builder-4x-men-s-health-award-winner](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/140757466-strength-builder-4x-men-s-health-award-winner) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*