Push-up handles for your home gym

Push-up handles – also known as push-up bars or push-up grips – are simple yet effective training aids that reduce the strain on your wrists during push-ups and allow for a deeper range of motion. HAMMER, the European market leader in fitness equipment, offers push-up handles in various designs: from sturdy entry-level models to high-quality versions for demanding calisthenics training.

What are push-up bars?

Push-up handles (push-up bars) are small, floor-standing grip stations that are used as support during push-ups instead of the palms of the hands. They raise the hands 10–15 cm off the floor, allowing the upper body to lower by approximately 30 per cent further and intensifying the muscle stretch. At the same time, the neutral grip allows for a position that is gentler on the wrists. HAMMER offers both fixed and swivel models.

Who are push-up handles suitable for?

Push-up handles are suitable for people with wrist or shoulder problems, advanced exercisers who want to maximise their range of motion, calisthenics athletes working on planche progressions, and anyone who wants to vary and intensify their push-up training.

What should you look out for when buying push-up handles?

Stability: HAMMER push-up handles have wide rubber feet for a non-slip grip on all floor surfaces.

Rotating or fixed: HAMMER’s rotating models allow for a more natural arm movement and reduce strain on the shoulders. For beginners, fixed handles are perfectly adequate.

Load capacity: HAMMER push-up handles can support up to 150 kg – more than enough even for intense calisthenics workouts.

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FAQ

What are the benefits of push-up handles – are they worth it?
Push-up handles allow for an approximately 30% deeper range of motion whilst reducing strain on the wrists. Studies show significantly greater activation of the chest muscles compared to standard push-ups. For people with wrist problems, HAMMER push-up handles are virtually indispensable.
Rotating vs. fixed push-up handles – which is better?
Rotating handles allow for a natural rotational movement of the wrist, which reduces strain on the shoulders – recommended for intensive training. Fixed handles are more stable and perfectly adequate for standard training. HAMMER offers both versions.
Can HAMMER push-up handles be used for calisthenics?
Yes – HAMMER push-up handles are suitable for pseudo-planche push-ups, tuck planche holds and deep pike push-ups. For advanced planche work, the steel models from the HAMMER range are recommended.