■ Frequently Asked Questions

Angles90 grips are patented, freely rotating handle attachments that let your wrists, elbows, and shoulders move naturally during pulling exercises. Unlike fixed bars that force your body into rigid positions, Angles90 grips adapt to your anatomy — reducing joint stress while increasing muscle activation. They attach via adjustable straps to barbells, pull-up bars, cable machines, and resistance bands. Developed at the Technical University of Munich and tested on 300+ athletes.
Position the grip at a 90° angle to the bar with the finger cavity facing inward. Form a loop with the strap, thread the handle through, then grip firmly with your middle finger through the strap. The strap locks in place once you start pulling. To shorten the strap for deadlifts or lat pulldowns, slide the handle closer to the bar. For cable machines, attach the grips to a carabiner on the cable. Use smooth or rounded hardware to protect the straps. See our Gear Guide for step-by-step visuals.
ERGO: Logo reads upright. The ergonomic default — best for medium to high reps with natural hand curvature.
POWER: Logo reads upside down. Supports the weaker parts of your hand — best for heavy loads and low reps.
FOREARM: Ring finger through the strap to increase grip difficulty. Trains forearm strength.
POWER+: Enables push exercises on cable machines and heavy pulling. The most versatile position.
Angles90 grips work with virtually any pulling exercise: pull-ups, deadlifts (conventional, sumo, deficit, single-leg), barbell rows, T-bar rows, lat pulldowns, cable rows, shrugs, face pulls, and cable flyes. They attach to barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, pull-up bars, cable machines, and resistance bands. See our full A90 Workout Library for exercise-specific tutorials.
Each grip is certified for 180 kg (400 lbs). Using both grips together supports up to 360 kg (800 lbs). The grips were rigorously tested by strength athletes and ergonomists at the Technical University of Munich. Manufactured in Italy from high-quality, durable materials.
Original Angles90 grips use premium strap material that maintains its length and strength even after extensive use. The grips themselves are made from durable, ergonomically shaped composite with a grippy rubber coating. Be aware: counterfeit copies sold on marketplaces often use inferior straps that stretch and snap after a few sessions. For durability and safety, always buy directly from Angles90 or authorized retailers like Rogue Fitness.
The ergonomic banana shape is designed to fit most hand sizes comfortably. For larger hands, you can loop the strap twice around the bar for more cushion, or hold the grip horizontally. For extra comfort on any hand size, pair with our A90 Grip Pads. The compact design is actually an advantage for smaller hands — it fits naturally without being oversized.
Over 130,000 athletes worldwide use Angles90 grips. They're rated 4.8/5 from 1,200+ reviews, featured in Garage Gym Reviews, and sold through Rogue Fitness. If you experience joint discomfort during pulling exercises — or simply want better muscle activation through a natural range of motion — the grips deliver measurable value. We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee so you can test them risk-free.
Fixed bars force your wrists, elbows, and shoulders into rigid positions that don't match your body's natural movement patterns. This creates repetitive stress — especially during pulling exercises. Angles90 grips let each joint rotate freely through its natural range of motion, distributing force more evenly and reducing micro-strain. This is why the product was co-developed with the strength training ergonomics faculty at TU Munich. That said, grips are not medical devices — if you have an existing injury, consult a professional.
No — the opposite. Because Angles90 grips rotate freely, your hands must constantly stabilize the load, which actively trains grip and forearm strength. For even more grip challenge, use the FOREARM method (ring finger through the strap). Angles90 builds functional grip strength that translates to real-world pulling and lifting.
They solve different problems. Fat Gripz wrap around a bar to make it thicker, forcing you to grip harder — great for grip strength training. Angles90 grips are separate rotating handles that allow your wrist and arm to move freely — great for joint health and muscle activation. Fat Gripz still use a fixed grip position. Angles90 lets you rotate through your natural range of motion. Many athletes use both for different purposes.
Counterfeit Angles90 grips are sold on various marketplaces — often at a lower price but with inferior materials. Copycat straps stretch and snap, and the grip material degrades quickly. To guarantee authenticity: buy from angles90.com, Amazon (sold by Angles90 directly), or Rogue Fitness. Look for the Angles90 logo, original packaging, and our 30-day guarantee. Learn more about spotting fakes.

Why Angles90?

Our ergonomic grips redefine strength training — natural motion, joint-friendly design, and versatile use. Here’s how we compare to other grips.

  • Angles90: ✅ Minimizes wrist/elbow/shoulder stress
  • Bear KompleX: ❌ Traditional fixed grip
  • Versa Gripps: ❌ Focuses on wrist protection only
  • JerkFit: ❌ Classic fingerless style
  • Fitarc: ❌ Fixed angles, not self-adapting
  • Angles90: ✅ Unique patented handles
  • Bear KompleX: ❌ Standard leather/carbon grips
  • Versa Gripps: ❌ Not patented
  • JerkFit: ❌ Regular grip style
  • Fitarc: ❌ Adjustable but non-patented
  • Angles90: ✅ ERGO, POWER, FOREARM, POWER+
  • Bear KompleX: ❌ One fixed grip orientation
  • Versa Gripps: ❌ Not multiple grip positions
  • JerkFit: ❌ Standard grip coverage
  • Fitarc: ✔ Multiple preset angles
  • Angles90: ✅ Built-in ergonomic comfort
  • Bear KompleX: – Offers protection but doesn’t actively reduce strain
  • Versa Gripps: ✔ Good wrist protection
  • JerkFit: ✔ Protects hands but not joints
  • Fitarc: ✔ Adjustable angle reduces some strain
  • Angles90: ✅ Works on cables, bars, rigs, bands & more
  • Bear KompleX: ❌ Mostly bar/ring focused
  • Versa Gripps: ❌ Wrist strap only
  • JerkFit: ❌ Bar or rig only
  • Fitarc: ❌ Usually pull-up/row specific
  • Angles90: ✅ Compact & easy to carry
  • Bear KompleX: ✔ Yes
  • Versa Gripps: ✔ Yes
  • JerkFit: ✔ Yes
  • Fitarc: – Less portable
  • Angles90: ✅ ~400 lbs per handle tested
  • Bear KompleX: – Depends on model/material
  • Versa Gripps: – Designed for medium lifts
  • JerkFit: – Standard grip feel
  • Fitarc: ❌ ~200 lbs per handle
  • Angles90: ✅ Antibacterial non-slip surface
  • Bear KompleX: ✔ Good material feel
  • Versa Gripps: ✔ Wrist padding and grip flap
  • JerkFit: ✔ Comfortable soft grip
  • Fitarc: ❌ Basic handle surface
  • Angles90: ✅ Elite choice
  • Bear KompleX: ❌ Traditional grip tool
  • Versa Gripps: ❌ Lifting strap focus
  • JerkFit: ❌ Gymnastic grip
  • Fitarc: ❌ Angle adjustable handle
■ PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

A90 Grips are the world's first dynamic training handles that promote a more natural range of motion during all pulling exercises, such as pull-ups, deadlifts, chest pulls, and rows.

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■ Less Joint Stress

A neutral grip position (palms facing each other) combined with the freedom of slightly rotating your arms is what feels most natural to us.

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■ New Stimuli

Different grip positions require different muscles to be activated. A free grip position allows you to train exactly at the angle, which hits your target muscle the most.

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■ More Stability

More dynamic movements help you develop more stabilization and muscle tension. These basic principles have proven to be beneficial in all types of strength training.

Better grip position and better grip feeling

The unique and patented handle design allows for different grip methods. Most clients use the ERGO method for medium to high reps, while using the POWER method for lower reps and high weights.

■ DIFFERENT GRIP METHODS

Ergo

The most ergonomic method, where the handle fits the form of your hand. With this...

■ DIFFERENT GRIP METHODS

Power+

This position allows you to perform push exercises at cable machines or with the A90...

■ DIFFERENT GRIP METHODS

Forearm

Instead of your middle finger, put your ring finger through the strap to increase the...

■ DIFFERENT GRIP METHODS

Power +

This position allows you to perform push exercises at cable machines or with the A90...

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Lift weights more naturally. Grab a better handle.

Traditional gym equipment often lacks versatility in grip options, which can lead to discomfort and restricted movement during exercises like pull-ups, deadlifts, and rows.

Our bodies are naturally designed for a wider range of motion, which helps alleviate pressure on joints like wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Recognizing this biomechanical need, we developed A90 Grips in 2017 to offer a more natural range of motion during all exercises. These grips have benefited over 60,000 clients by providing handles that adapt to their bodies, rather than forcing them to conform to fixed equipment designs.

■ A | Pull-through slits

A neutral grip position (palms facing each other) combined with the freedom of slightly rotating...

■ B | 2-Layer System

Softer and more grippy surface with a double core (397lb/180kg per handle)

■ C | Strap Shortener

Easily shorten the strap through the side slits

■ D | Finger Groove

For an even more ergonomic grip comfort

■ E | Non-Slippery

100% skin friendly and antibacterial surface

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