Maniak TopGrade Grip Training Set

The Maniak TopGrade Grip Training Set is a complete kit designed to build solid, functional grip strength with direct transfer to pull-ups, heavy lifts and loaded carries. Created for CrossFit, powerlifting, climbing and functional training, it allows grip work through real, practical stimuli, not theoretical concepts.

A compact, versatile set aimed at athletes and training facilities that understand grip strength as a key limiting factor in performance.

What’s included in the set?

• 2 Cannon Balls Ø70 mm
  Metal spheres for suspended grip training. Ideal for hanging from a pull-up bar and performing pulling exercises while holding bodyweight or suspended loads.

• 2 Cannon Balls Ø100 mm
  Larger diameter version that increases difficulty, forcing the hand to stay closed for longer and significantly increasing forearm fatigue.

• Knurled Handle Tube
  Grip tube with a knurled surface, compatible with Olympic plates. Designed to train grip by holding sustained loads during lifts, carries or suspension exercises.

• Pinch Block
  Block specifically designed for pinch grip training, targeting fingers and thumb. Intended for controlled lifts with suspended load.

• 2 steel carabiners.

• 2 textile straps of 400 mm x 40 mm.

Types of grip trained

• Sustained load holding
  Using the Cannon Balls and the Handle Tube, the set trains the ability to hold suspended or supported loads over time, essential for pull-ups, deadlifts and farmer walks.

• Pinch grip
  The Pinch Block focuses specifically on finger and thumb strength, providing a different and complementary stimulus to closed-hand gripping.

• Suspension work
  Thanks to the straps and carabiners, all elements can be hung from bars for bodyweight suspension exercises.

Training applications

• Cannon Balls
  Hung from a pull-up bar using the included straps and carabiners for pull-ups, hangs or pulling work. They can also be combined with kettlebells or dumbbells as suspended load for farmer walk variations.

• Handle Tube
  Loaded with plates for static grip work, loaded carries or controlled lifts. It can also be hung from a bar for suspension-based exercises.

• Pinch Block
  Allows pinch grip lifts using the Handle Tube, kettlebells or dumbbells as resistance via the included straps and carabiners.

Key benefits

• Complete grip training without unnecessary accessories.

• Direct performance carryover to pull-ups, deadlifts and loaded exercises.

• High versatility with free weights and pull-up bars.

• Suitable for boxes, commercial gyms and home gyms.

Frequently asked questions

What level is this set designed for?
Suitable for both intermediate and advanced users. Difficulty can be adjusted through grip diameter and load selection.

Can it be used without a rack or rig?
Yes. It can be used with pull-up bars, kettlebells, dumbbells or suspended loads without the need for complex structures.

What are the benefits of grip training?
A strong grip allows you to lift heavier loads, perform more repetitions and maintain technique in exercises where the hands are often the first limiting factor.

A set designed to strengthen the grip that truly makes the difference in training.