MAG Grip and Knockoff / Clone Comparison

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I decided to do another video comparing the authentic and legendary #MAGGrip to the more available Wal-Mart clone. Hope this helps you make a decision on which to purchase. Happy hunting!
Link to the authentic MAG Grips.
www.maxagrip.com/products/
Link to the clone set from Walmart
www.walmart.com/ip/Everyday-E...
Link to the shackles
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LED Light Strips for the ambient lighting
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List and links of equipment I used to film this video
Camera - Sony a6600 Mirrorless Camera
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Camera Lens - Sigma 16mm 1.4f
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Manfrotto 290 Tripod
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Neewer Tripod Wheeled Dolly
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Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone
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LyxPro SMT-1 Professional Microphone Stand with Overhead Boom
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Godox VL150 LED video light 150W
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Godox Octogon Umbrella Softbox
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Godox Honeycomb 24" x 24" Softbox Grid
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Fill Light - Godox SL60W LED
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Godox 14"x63" Beehive Honeycomb Grid Softbox
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Back Light - Neewer 660 RBG LED Light
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Neewer Heavy Duty Light Stand
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@TheraQinMovementClinic 2 жыл бұрын

Using the shackles were an awesome idea cause the space to squeeze a carabiner was too tight so the addition of these makes it easier to put on and off the lat tower

@jairogonzalez7030 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video. Using the shackles was an amazing idea

@DEFYfitness 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it was a game changer for me!

@cjasonutube 2 жыл бұрын

nice to see someone from canada doing gym equipment reviews! keep it up!

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

We The North Reppin'! 💪🏼🇨🇦

@DarkTypeWriter 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, excellent thinking on using 1/4" Anchor Shackles. Brilliant. Amazon seems to be sold-out (possibly because of you!) so... grabbing a few at Home Depot.

@ronb113 3 ай бұрын

Just picked these up, really glad I watched this video, I’m gonna order those shackles!

@DEFYfitness 3 ай бұрын

The shackles made a huge difference!♥️

@JoseSuarez-bk3qg Жыл бұрын

Nice review. Fortunately the knock-offs I purchased through Walmart didn’t have that toxic smell as I find them to be a decent a product.

@beatsbykhanflict881 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome man just subbed

@TITONIUM 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the shackles hack. 👍🏼

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

No problem! Gym junkies unite! 👊🏼

@Fartking_69 2 жыл бұрын

How they still holding up? Canadian here looking to find some knock offs or buy some from Ali

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

The knockoffs are holding up ok! I have them at the office gym where more people use them and the rubber is holding up well and the smell is gone (finally!). I would say the Walmart knockoffs are a safer bet than Ali.

@johnnelwhite 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered the close grip sup and med grip pro for my home gym. My commercial gym has all except the two I ordered and they have the knock offs. It's no comparison mags all day. I will order two each month till I have them all.

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

I know right? The MAGs are sweet. Did you get the shackles I mentioned? They make it so smooth if you want to tilt the grips and pull one side down at a time.

@johnnelwhite 2 жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness not yet my titan fitness lat pulldown came with small Caribbeaners if they don't fit I'll definitely get the shackles

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly it's a big difference with the shackles. So smooth.

@johnnelwhite 2 жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness just got them and I'll say it again the knock offs suck. It feels good to finally feel a true close sup and med pro cause I've been flipping them at my local gym. I will be ordering both neutral grips really soon. I'll be getting two of those shackles tomorrow to keep me from scratching the finish around the holes.

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnelwhite yep! Buy once, cry once! The shackles are just make things so smooth.

@GlennAbucay 2 жыл бұрын

which is more better the medium neutral walmart grip or the medium supinated walmart grip? in terms of lat activation

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

Tough but good question! Scientifically I would say neutral over supinated but I think it’s more important as to which you have more of a mind muscle connection with. Keep in mind the supinated you can flip around and do pronated as well.

@kakkoiisimon Жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness what about for the MAG grip, can you flip their medium supinated and turn it to pronated? I heard they can't, wanted to see what your thoughts on it was since you purchased it.

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

Yes you definitely can flip. That's what I've done for mine.

@kakkoiisimon Жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness hmm, then I guess I can buy the pronated one from Mag and flip it so it would be like a supinated as well lol.

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I did. I have the pronated ones.

@HerrSchaft007 Жыл бұрын

Did i miss it or did he leave the most important part out? Whats the difference in the grip angles?

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

The angles on the aftermarket are all neutral on the wider grips while the MAGs have specific ones for supinated, pronated grips and neutral.

@lots3799 Жыл бұрын

Big difference in the angles. Don't buy the cheap ones. You'll be missing out.

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

@@lots3799 yes I generally always think you get what you pay for.

@chacalonwp 4 ай бұрын

Which strap is the best to use with the MAG grip? Maybe wieght lifting hooks? I tried to use conventional straps and figure eight lifting straps and didn't work

@DEFYfitness 4 ай бұрын

I like the Versa Gripps as they are short and just sit on the handle. The friction from hand pressing down on the handle vs the weight pulling up help me with the grip.

@chacalonwp 4 ай бұрын

@@DEFYfitness does it fit well? I mean, i would imagine that could feel weird

@chacalonwp 4 ай бұрын

Because i don't know where could be possible to set it in order to fit perfectly. Sorry for my very basic english

@DEFYfitness 4 ай бұрын

@chacalonwp the Versa Gripps flaps fit and wrap right around the curved handle portion of the MagGrips and sandwich between the grip and your palms and fingers. It fits quite well.

@DarDarBanks1 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been eyeing the mag grips cable attachments and prime fitness cable machine attachments. So conflicted 😐

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

I hear ya. Here’s where my head would be at… if you want maximum versatility with smallest amount of space taken up, I’d go with the Prime RO8 handles and the long bar. The handles are kinda similar to the MAGs with the shape and it will allow you to turn and pivot to the angle you want. You also have versatility with different widths. You can also use the handles for cable presses. The MAGs are really nice but there is less versatility. If you need set handles then go with the MAGs. I’ve also never heard anyone mention the MAGs were uncomfortable or have buyers remorse. I have heard a few people mention regret with the Prime spreader and handles. Mind you, I don’t know the context of why the compliant ie. not what they expected, etc.

@jamestonbellajo 2 жыл бұрын

Would MAG grips be worth it just for landmine rows and some “cable” pulling work? I don’t actually have a cable tower/machine/lat pulldown but I use my reverse hyper with a triceps rope for exercises like extensions, raises, face pulls and curls so wondering if MAGs would be a major upgrade over the rope and the parallel handle I use for landmine rows.

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

I definitely think they would add value to your landmine and cable work. Technically you could hook up the MAG grips to the reverse hyper and find the right angle of your upper body to hit all the areas in your back as if you had a lat pulldown / cable machine. I would also look at the Prime ROT8 handles as well.

@jamestonbellajo 2 жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness thank you and good suggestion! I remember seeing the Prime and thought it looked cool. I find my grip failing for my parallel handle on t-bar rows so though MAG grips could be a nice alternative. Just want to make sure I could get full range of motion. And my triceps rope works fine but it’s really nothing special either. But yeah, I’ll mess with the angles some more and see what other exercises I can do! Like you, I’m addicted to getting accessories so I’m just looking for an excuse at this point, haha. Thanks again!

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamestonbellajo just remember that with the MAGs and Prime handles, you can't use traditional grip straps. I use the Versa Gripps (I think Spud Inc makes ones similar) that you can use to grip assist.

@jamestonbellajo 2 жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness good to know! I don’t use straps but that’s a good tip regardless. Also, love the tip on the shackles. I actually have a few of them from another project. Do you think 1/2 inch would fit the MAG grip hole fine?

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamestonbellajo yes 1/2 should be fine.

@lots3799 Жыл бұрын

That terrible chemical smell you are talking about, was the same smell I encountered when I bought 6 pairs of Cap dumbells at play it again sports. And they all had this yellow California warning label about cancer. I was almost going to return them ,but here's what I did. I got gallon size zip lock bags and put a couple tablespoonfuls of baking soda in the bags ,shook it up and put as much of the dumbell I could fit then zip close . Leave 3 days. Turn dumbell around and put other end in bag 3 days. Smell was gone......

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

I know what smell you are referring to! No it wasn’t like that luckily. That smell would fill a room! This was just a smell when I got my nose close to the attachment (which in this case was every rep because of the exercise this attachment was primary made for 🤦🏻‍♂️).

@pbennett13 3 жыл бұрын

you could use larger carabiners, but I understand the issue

@DEFYfitness 3 жыл бұрын

Surprisingly, large carabiners were harder to find with the same small diameter. I assume the larger it goes, the diameter goes up for the force it can withstand. I also needed as much height as possible and larger clip would reduce my height for all attachments.

@pbennett13 2 жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness I purchased the medium width pronated and the narrow width supinated… trying to decide between the medium width neutral or medium width supinated… I’m leaning neutral because I have the narrow width supinated, but I like those grips because It works my biceps.. but the neutral does too to a degree

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

I personally kept the medium pronated and just turn it around for supinated. I am neutral on the neutral grips. I don’t love or hate them.

@SloanR2502 3 жыл бұрын

Hi brother.how are u doing??i canselled my second surgery.didn't go throught with it.not that there sth wrong with the first one but...not 100% well yet.i want to see how it will feel after september(6 months), and then i'll see what i will do.i every day your program ,i run 5 kl 3 or 4 times a week and do 1 set of push ups ,trisepts and abs.i'm starting now with some kilos.i bought a kettel and it would be super cool if you make o video about exercises with a kettel ..like full body workout!!!

@DEFYfitness 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you are working out bro! To be honest, I don't use the kettlebell that often. My lifting style is more of a bodybuilding style with higher volume and controlled movements. I find this also safer for my hernias with more control.

@SloanR2502 3 жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness unfortunatly i don't have the space....at home.i only have barbells and now the kettel...🤣🤣🤣 we have to work with what we have!!!

@DEFYfitness 3 жыл бұрын

Yes true! You would be surprised how many exercises you can do with things around the house - table, chairs, stairs, etc.

@carlos_2856 3 жыл бұрын

They actually have all the Mag handles available right now, I ordered 5 of them yesterday. Shipped today, I didn't get the pronated medium or the close grip pronated.

@DEFYfitness 3 жыл бұрын

That's great to hear! I'm sure it just took them a min to get enough supply to meet the demand.

@angelalicea4726 2 жыл бұрын

The achátela are 1/4 or 5/16 thanks!

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

Mine are 5/16".

@Sxko_141 Жыл бұрын

My gym has the knockoffs, after a while the rubber came off within little over a year.

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

I’m not surprised especially if they were used at a commercial gym.

@biglampar556 Жыл бұрын

i didn't get much info from this review - your major complain was the smell. Wat about the feel of each handle - u didn't say much about that. They all feel the same - like a toyota vs a porsche ? One is neutral and the other slightly pronate.

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

The knockoffs felt slightly better in the hands but I would give the Maggrips the upper hand due to the durability. If budget wasn't an issue, I would go with the Mags as you can choose a more different grips - pronated, supinated, neutral, super wide, wide and narrow.

@tomburton1037 2 жыл бұрын

I've used them both and agree about the quality in that MAG is much better. The knockoffs I used were smelly also so I believe it's a feature and not a bug. The big thing with me was the angle of the wrists when using. This is critical as the wrist must stay in partial flexion regardless of which handle you are using. All of the MAG handles keeps my wrist in partial flexion whereas the knockoffs missed it by a mile. With the neutral there is no pressure in my palms so the angle isn't correct which makes the whole concept of the winged handles useless. Buy the MAGs

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like this is the difference between a company that does research and development and one that just copies. Although MAG does make neutral grip handles as well but I have never used those.

@lots3799 2 жыл бұрын

I bought all 7 .Best cable attachment investment I ever made. Mag is quality built! Life is too short!! Buy the best! Because you're worth it!! Ride in Cadillac not in a beater!!

@cbot375 2 жыл бұрын

The science literature says there is little to no difference in the position of your wrist, neutral vs supinated.

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I haven’t found much on improved stimulation on different grips. Main thing is what feels best. I sometimes even prefer using a lat saw with the Prime ROT8 handles to provide a bit of free movement to do what feels like the most engaging.

@tomburton1037 2 жыл бұрын

@@cbot375 You're missing what I said. The MAG handles, whether pronate supinate or neutral, keeps the wrist is a partial state of flexion. 2 things going on. Which position the hands are in and what position the wrist is in.

@yungzed 2 ай бұрын

the knockoffs i bought from amazon smelled like cancer too

@DEFYfitness 2 ай бұрын

I'm sure you can return them at least.

@MasterChoScience 2 жыл бұрын

If it smells toxic it probably is. 5 bars seems like a great idea but where do you store it all?

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

I have a dumbbell rolling cart that has a lower shelf. Right now I just place them on it but most people store them on their walls using some sort of storage system. I am just reluctant as I don’t want to put holes in the walls! 😎

@jrhunt4030 2 жыл бұрын

Mag grips 💯 x 💯 over Walmart, no Comparison. During the Pandemic the mag grips We're hard to purchase. But the company Kept me updated on FB when their products would be back in stock. Good review.

@bcarter9252 2 жыл бұрын

I went with the Prime Fitness RO-T8 bar and KAZ handles. Gives me every grip option and length you can think of.

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

Did you go with the long bar? I used a similar strategy but got the ROT8 handles and got a lat saw (the Kaz handles weren’t available at the time).

@cbmitchell 2 жыл бұрын

$77 right now

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

For the Walmart ones? I'm in Canada and had to pay a lot in taxes and duties.

@cbmitchell 2 жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness yes the Walmart ones

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

That's a great deal. I bought them during lockdowns and I'm sure there were a premium price then.

@cbot375 2 жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness Saw a video that posted the studies done on neutral vs supinated grips, there was little to no difference in activation of the lats. I guess it comes down to your personal comfort of doing the exercise and the type of grip you prefer.

@shanea7050 Жыл бұрын

My knockoffs didn't stink at all.

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

You’re lucky. Maybe I had an odd batch.

@mdaLIVEofficial 2 жыл бұрын

Well there goes another $150...haha

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

LOL. Which did you get?

@mdaLIVEofficial 2 жыл бұрын

@@DEFYfitness the medium pronate and medium suprinate. I couldnt decide which one so I got both...haha

@DEFYfitness 2 жыл бұрын

@@mdaLIVEofficial I did the same! But ended up selling the supinated and just using the pronated mainly (I flip it around if I want supinated).

@derg6222 Жыл бұрын

buying them at wallmart US was kinda stupid. why didn't you just get a knock off set from Canadian amazon or some other Canadian retailer? There are hundreds and hundreds of retailers selling those knock offs all over the world.

@DEFYfitness Жыл бұрын

At the time when I was looking for them (at the beginning of the pandemic), the local retailers were WAY more expensive than ordering them from the US. Now they are a lot easier to find.