CrossFit / functional training places intense demands on your hands, particularly during movements such as pull-ups, muscle-ups and heavy lifting. Without proper protection, you risk blisters, calluses and other injuries, which can impair your performance. Handgrips are essential accessories for improving your grip while protecting your hands. In this article, discover our Murph Fitness handgrips, designed to offer comfort, performance and optimum protection, and find the model that's right for you.

Why are handgrips essential in CrossFit?

CrossFit is demanding on the hands, especially during high-intensity exercises such as pull-ups, calisthenics, deadlifts and kettlebell swings. Without the necessary protection, you risk hand injuries that can compromise your workouts. Handgrips act as a protective barrier, reducing friction and improving your grip. This allows you to work harder and longer, without worrying about injury.

The Best Murph Handgrips for CrossFit

At Murph Fitness, we've designed a range of handgrips specifically tailored to the needs of CrossFit athletes. Here's a look at our top models, each offering specific benefits to maximize your performance and protect your hands.

1. Outlaw Chalkless Murph (Rubber Surface, No Hole)

Outlaw Chalkless Murph are the toughest handgrips in our range, with an exceptional grip. Their rubber surface guarantees optimum grip, even without chalk, giving you total control over the bar, whatever its intensity. What's more, their Kevlar-layered construction helps deliver impressive durability, ideal for athletes practicing high-intensity movements.

Advantages :

• Increased resistance: thanks to a Kevlar layer, this model is extremely durable and resistant to friction.
• Incredible grip: Their rubber surface offers an exceptionally stable and efficient grip, ideal for even the most demanding exercises.
• Maximum protection: Designed to minimize the risk of injury, even during the most intense sessions.
• Hole-free design: Enables rapid transitions.
• Quick installation: Integrated slot for quick velcro wristband insertion.

Disadvantages :

• Higher price: Due to the exceptional quality and strength of Kevlar, this model is one of the most expensive.
• Adaptation required: The hole-free design may require a period of adaptation for some athletes.

2. Golden Spider Murph (Synthetic Polymer Surface, Holeless)

Golden Spiders are an intermediate model offering reliable protection and grip. Made from synthetic polymer, they combine lightness and durability, making them an excellent choice for athletes looking for a good compromise between performance and price.

Advantages :

• Versatility: Perfect for a wide range of exercises, from heavy lifting to pull-ups.
• Comfort and strength: Quality materials guarantee a good grip while remaining comfortable.
• Mid-range: Excellent value for money for those looking for a high-performance option without spending too much.

Disadvantages :

• Less durable than top-of-the-range models: Although effective, Golden Spiders don't offer the same durability as Kevlar Outlaws.
• Adaptation required: The no-hole design may not suit everyone, especially for those who prefer a hole configuration for greater grip control.

3. Silver Spider 3 Holes Murph ( Polymer )

Three-hole Silver Spiders keep grips in place thanks to a special design that incorporates finger openings. However, these holes do not serve to protect the fingers, but rather to ensure that the handgrips remain securely fastened to the hand. This model is designed to offer reliable protection while still being comfortable and snug-fitting.

Advantages :

• Secure hold: The finger holes keep the grips securely in place during training, without the grips moving.
• Durability and performance: Made from polymer, they are designed to last while remaining lightweight and strong.
• Mid-range: Offer a good compromise between price and performance, perfect for intermediate athletes.

Disadvantages:

• Adaptation curve: Athletes unfamiliar with hole grips may take a little time to get used to them.

4. Armors Series Murph (Carbon Surface, 2 Hole, 3 Hole, No Hole)

Armors are our most affordable model, yet extremely durable thanks to their carbon surface. Available in several configurations (2-hole, 3-hole or no-hole), they offer perfect customization to suit your preferences and needs.

Advantages :

• Lightness and strength: Carbon offers the perfect combination of lightness and strength.
• Affordability: Cheaper than Kevlar models, while offering good durability.
• Customization: Available in several configurations, ideal for adapting the grip to your personal preferences.

Disadvantages:

• May lack comfort for some grips: More simplistic design offers slightly lower comfort.
• Adaptation to configuration: The choice between 2-hole, 3-hole or no-hole may be confusing for some athletes at first.

How to choose the ideal handgrip for your training?

Your choice of handgrips depends on several factors:

• The size of your hands: Please refer to the size charts on the product pages for a well-suited size.
• The nature of your exercise: If you do a lot of pull-ups or muscle-ups, a model like Murph's Outlaw Chalkless will offer unrivalled grip and protection.
• Your budget: Armors are the most affordable model, yet offer good performance. The Golden Spider and Silver Spider are ideal for those looking for good value for money.

Conclusion: Why choose Murph Fitness handgrips?

Murph Fitness handgrips are designed to meet the needs of CrossFit athletes, offering maximum protection while improving grip and performance. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced athlete, our models like the Outlaw, Golden Spider, Silver Spider and Armors Series will meet your expectations.

Give your hands the protection they deserve and optimize your performance with our high-quality handgrips. Discover our complete range on murphfitness.ca and choose the model that will accompany you in all your sporting successes.