MAG Grips vs Prime 3n1 vs Knock Off MAGs - Cable Attachment Showdown

[@jhcali71]

Thank you algorithm for bringing this content. Nice video, looking forward to reading your article. Saved me from a bad ice cream headache.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

You bet! Keep me posted on what you end up buying.

[@clownface47]

Best Video so far about the grips i watched 23 until know

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I appreciate that. I've used the MAGs for years, so I've become something of an "expert" in this area. Glad I could help.

[@jamestonbellajo]

The discussion about the wrist comparison between MAGs and Prime’s handles was a welcome surprise. A lot of people say to just go Prime but it’s great to have a legitimate reason to still go MAG.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

It's not something I realized out the gate myself. I've got 5+ years of MAG use and over a year of Prime use. And I think it took up until recently for me to appreciate that piece to the puzzle with them side by side.

[@Jmscavaleiro]

Thank you again Joe!

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@Jmscavaleiro you bet!

[@TheKurtlocker]

Thanks for this in-depth look at the nuances between these. Super helpful

[@GrayMatterLifting]

You bet bud. Tried to channel my inner Kurt with the biomechanics discussion.

[@tuanlinhdo7244]

This was very insightful, thank you Joe!

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@tuanlinhdo7244 I appreciate the comment. I've got more of these "showdown" videos on the way

[@jamestonbellajo]

This can’t be the final! You gotta do one more with the KORIKHAM Prime knockoffs and the BLUSLM MAG knockoffs too. That would be very interesting.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I'll add it to my pipeline for 2024 voting...

[@bigk2080]

The Bluslm grips are the closest things to MAG grips

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@bigk2080 I mention them in my article. They look pretty dang close. You are likely going to have similar grips, angles, and widths, and be down to one of two considerations. 1) durability... The MAGs crushed it and last forever. Would be interesting to see how those hold up. 2) whether you want to support the original creator and a small American Family business, or a knock off import. MAGs obviously being my choice, but I understand building a gym on a budget.

[@I_Might_B_Wrong]

Haven't tried the knockoffs. I have a few MAGs and a 4n1. The MAGs are by far and away my preference. I prefer the rubbery coating over the textured plastic by a long shot and feel like the MAGs just contour and lock me into the grip better.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@I_Might_B_Wrong totally agree. MAGs are my go to for every back day

[@FLEXjs]

The MAG grips are not cheap but I am happy to support an American company over one in China. I have two; the narrow and medium. For wide grip I have a Rogue SS lat bar. It's glorious.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@FLEXjs right on dude! Yeah I'm pretty much an all MAG dude, all the time. But I definitely understand the want for a traditional bar here and there.

[@cameronbatko]

Very informative video. I picked up a supinated Med MAG and I like it a lot. I have the Rot-8 plus short bar. I like the paddles on the MAG much better but like the range of motion I can get from the Rot-8. I recently bought the EliteFTS American Cambered cable attachment after using it at EliteFTS. It is beefy and hard to store but the grip options are great.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Definitely a lot of cool options out there. And I totally get the ROT8 handles. I have a pair for my functional trainer and use them frequently

[@nothanks2310]

Excellently presented and insightful commentary, thank you! That article is amazing as well. New sub!

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I appreciate the kind words and the sub my friend!

[@jerseyjim9092]

I tried a set of knockoffs. They came all beat up with metal showing and the ergonomics were way off from the genuine Mag Grips at my gym. I know some rave about their knockoffs and perhaps I went with a bad brand but I decided to just bite the bullet and get the genuine product. Got the med pronate, medium supinate and narrow supinate. I still use normal attachments because I can use straps with them but the MagGrips get frequent use too.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@jerseyjim9092 I rarely use anything else for back work. I've got a lot of attachments for other stuff... But my MAG rotation is pretty much my only back options . Glad you came to the same conclusion I did, the knock offs suck.

[@Joe-qs2bq]

Thank you for this review.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

You bet!

[@timk8258]

That bottom handle of the knockoffs is a supinated grip, at least that’s how I’ve been using it for years. Feels great to me. I had a medium pronated mag grip prior and I didn’t like how it forced me to bend my wrists in, found it uncomfortable for rows.

[@timk8258]

Agree that the two medium grips are completely redundant though. I sold one on marketplace.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

You know I was wondering that honestly. The pictures on Amazon have one of them backwards. It wasn't inherently clear because nothing is labeled, and the angles on the handles don't do the same thing the MAGs do. So I was playing with them and kept gravitating to them being the same. But I was honestly not positive. I almost cut that piece from the video. There are always people with different structures and feelings. I've met a handful of people who didn't like any of them. I didn't enjoy the knock offs, but I'm always going to say... Do what works for you and your gym. Glad you found the right thing for you dude.

[@xxacidmv]

I love my MAG grips, bought your recommended set ... And then expanded all to the full set less than a year later (though your suggested set are the ones that I end up grabbing most of the time)

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Yeah I've been tempted a few times to just grab the couple I don't have... Just cause lol

[@MrJkillahoe415]

@@GrayMatterLiftingwhat is the recommended set?

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@MrJkillahoe415 in the article in the description, you can find a list at the bottom with a few different scenarios whether you want one, two, three, or more handles.

[@MrJkillahoe415]

@@GrayMatterLifting thank you!

[@SMS38i]

Thanks for reviewing all these. I don’t even look at the prime fitness website because of the cost. Not all of the knockoffs have to be purchased as a set. I bought just the medium neutral grip attachment from York Barbell, and I am very happy with it and the cost. I’m more of a minimalist and don’t want 20 plus attachments. So for narrow grips, I just use 2 regular d handles. But maybe someday I’ll get one of the narrow real mag grips.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

You bet. No shame here. I love my MAGs, but totally understand the want for a budget item.

[@tomyoung8667]

I started with some vanilla ice cream, then switched to pistachio for the green color.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I can get down with that. You got a lot of guys going out of their way to get rid of that pistachio color too... But I don't dislike it as much as others do

[@meisdetermined]

The prime fitness grips are like ice cream and the Mag grips are like gelato! Ice cream is so good but once you taste gelato you realize it can get even better!

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Ha! I'll accept it. Gelato is pretty dang good. Takes the best parts of ice cream, but keeps that super smooth texture.

[@RavenBlackCry]

Prime Fitness grips is best for me, a pleasure to use.

[@Crypterix]

I have all the MAG grips, I even bought the 3/4 grip over here in Germany after I saw your video about it. Otherwise I wouldn't have noticed it. Meanwhile I'm thinking about selling them all and just keep the Klevabuilt Atlas Grip. What are your thoughts on the Atlas?

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I think you have some pros and cons with the Atlas. Incredibly well built. Aesthetic as hell. Gives a decent amount of options in one go. But in my option, for my gym, I'd rather have 6 attachments that are great at what they do individually, than one attachment that is ok at doing 6 things. When I look at the Atlas, I just see a neutral grip pulldown. I still gotta strap up. I don't have the unique paddle handle pull. I don't have supination and pronation. It just doesn't get me going. Kleva makes some gorgeous stuff, I'm just not interested in a jack of all trades cable attachment.

[@chrisdonnell2575]

Great review! I have the Kleva Atlas which has multiple widths to do lats with and love it but have always wondered about the Mag. If I was to only buy one which would you recommend?

[@GrayMatterLifting]

In the article I wrote the MAG Medium Supinated as the "I only want one" pick. It's good for pulldowns and seated rows, and I think it's the best attachment overall. The feeling is very unique and was the one that first gave me that "aha!" Moment

[@6AnAsianGuy9]

Yo this Frozen yogurt is so good! You wouldn't believe it unless you try it for sure

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I'm happy with my Ice Cream and the occasional Ben and Jerry's crazy combination

[@NicksGotBeef]

Prime do have very wide, they just have detachable handles …. Love the prime gear. Had both. Sold the mags 😊

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Are you talking about using a pair of the ROT-8s and one of their attachment bars? I personally don't like that set up. I like the locked in approach more. And if I'm going for a more unilateral approach, I'm going functional trainer instead of that. But I get the idea.

[@CharlesMartel1225]

You should try tryon attachments

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I've seen them. The hand molds, right? Last I had looked, they weren't widely available. Shipping was going to be hundreds of dollars on their own.

[@Ashurus]

For lat pulldowns, what are you thoughts on the following two MAG Grips: Close grip supinate and Medium supinate? Which do you prefer for that exercise?

[@GrayMatterLifting]

If you are going for ONLY one attachment, I'm taking the Medium Supinate all day. But I will saw the Close Grip Supinate might be my favorite PURELY Lat Pulldown cable attachment. So if you never plan to do seated rows or anything like that, it is a solid option for a truly unique feeling.

[@zeroman614]

The only issue I have with the OG MAGs (which appears to be the case with all of these) is the lack of any knurled grip. I find that my grip slips as soon as my hands get the slightest bit sweaty, meaning I can’t go heavy and I find them not Versa-Gripps friendly.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

have you used the original MAGs themselves? I've done sets of the full stack for 15+ reps and never had any issues. There is a company in the UK that makes a similar handle and I believe they add knurling.

[@TheDirtyPea]

Great vid! Do you just wipe clean your MAG grips or do you oil and wipe?

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Wipe off the dust that accumulates on everything in the open garage environment. That is it. Never oiled or done anything beyond that to them.

[@3r123]

Thank you for this! Wondering if I already have triangle row do I need a close grip mag?

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I wouldn't jump just for that one. If you decide you want to grab a new back attachment, the medium Supinate is my recommended first one. The close grip MAGs are better for pulldowns than low rows in my opinion. We still have a triangle row attachment in our gym.

[@3r123]

@@GrayMatterLifting makes sense.. will probably get 3-4 attachments

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@3r123 graymatterlifting.com/mag-grip-cable-attachments-guide/ Check that article. At the bottom I detail what I'd buy, whether you want 1, 2, 3 etc...

[@fwiffo42]

I picked up some of the Mag Grips used and so far I haven’t found them comfortable for my hands/wrists. After watching this, I’m going to double check that I’ve been using the right grip orientation with them 😂 Does anyone make a single handle version that you could use with something like a Darko Longy Bar to dial in the perfect width?

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Yep! Prime Fitness does. www.primefitnessusa.com/products/prime-ro-t8-handles I believe code GGC should save ya some cash. We have a pair and use them a lot.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

🥇

[@CharlesMartel1225]

I prefer mag for its stability and comfort that are better than prime and others.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I totally agree!

[@dare.greatly]

Would you be open to an update of mags and prime 4n1 and 3n1 compared to these and lat pull down bar, straight bar etc.. that would be useful

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Just clarifying... you are asking for a video comparing the MAGs to a traditional lat bar? If so, I cover that in my reviews a bit... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i52xgHttj6x0abcfeature=shared

[@dare.greatly]

@@GrayMatterLifting hi Joey, I appreciate the link and sharing your input. Currently, looking at cable attachments and tossed between Prime Fitness (Spreader and 4N1, Mags the 3 top choices ones you list, and the general cable equipment that is found at a typical Gym/ Rep fitness- lat bar, multi grip curved, straight, open row bars and the tricep rope. Perhaps it’s a video I haven’t seen of yours, it would be interesting to watch or read you input instead of what mag top three items you would buy what would be the top five cable attachments you would go for, regardless of maker. As I shared the three brands, I’m looking at the most, it would be so appreciated, getting your input in recognizing say for example-PF spreaders- maybe the only item I should grab that company, along with this one or two mag, and then throw in a rep pro series item.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@dare.greatly how about this article... It's my take on the best cable attachments around... graymatterlifting.com/the-garage-gym-basics-cable-attachments/

[@dare.greatly]

@@GrayMatterLifting I really liked this article, curious if you had a cable tower and starting from scratch-MAG Medium Supinate and Pronate were my first two choices and wanted to grab a Prime Fitness attachment, would you say the Spreaders or the 4n1?

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@dare.greatly if you are grabbing the two MAGs, my next choice wouldn't be the 4n1 because there is some overlap (not directly, but pretty close). The spreader would be a better choice.

[@fatboitino2]

There are better knockoffs now. But, the MAG grips are far better quality. The RO-T8 handles are better for the home gym,in my opinion. But- MAG grips are superior. A gym I go to has the MAG grips. I own a smaller -supinated knockoff from DMoose. I own all options for unbranded Ro-T8 handles

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@fatboitino2 yes the BLUSM are the better knock offs. I might try them in the future, we'll see. I personally disagree with the Prime being better for a home gym, as I'd rather have two or three great attachments than 1 pretty good one, even if it takes up a little more wall storage space. But I totally get your stance there, and it highly depends on the home gym.

[@fatboitino2]

@@GrayMatterLifting agreed. I personally lack storage and have many attachments-so, I was coming more from that standpoint. I also prefer the Ro-T8 handles for rows, and Mag rips on pulldowns (generally). Either way, official products normally are far better

[@chrischambless]

Which of the mag grips is your favorite? Pronate, supinate?

[@GrayMatterLifting]

@@chrischambless medium supinate

[@jamesdingess9988]

So need help have surpinate medium surpinate close , but in your opinion would a different mag medium hit outer lats more cause outer lats make you look wider, or would you go with one of there wider grips , but tried both didn't really like either wide mag

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Hey boss, I think I answered via IG DM. I think as you get into the difference between upper and lower lats you start to need to focus on different exercises entirely, opposed to different handles.

[@kylebeng]

Why are all these comments about mag grips? I thought we were talking about ice cream and frozen yogurt

[@GrayMatterLifting]

They clearly watched the wrong video

[@carps_gym]

Big Joe Stud

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Big Carp Fish!

[@carps_gym]

@@GrayMatterLifting you know it!

[@GavinBrown]

Everyone knows chocolate ice cream is the best, so that means there's something else out there that beats these...

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Chocolate and Vanilla are my all time favorite when they are done well.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

if you respect the mag grips don't buy knock offs.

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I'm actually returning the Knock-Offs. My Amazon return window is still eligible.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

right on brother 👍 I own the close grip 3n1 prime, 4n1 prime and 3/4 grip mag those fixed lat attachments are good enough for me and saves ton of space. I contacted prime fitness and theres nothing in a pipeline bigger than the 4n1 attachment so I'll be waiting for more pronation/supination version of the 3/4 mag grip ​@@GrayMatterLifting

[@tonyspamoni5641]

froyo is ok if youre in a pinch, but doesnt compare to ice cream

[@GrayMatterLifting]

Nailed it. I'll take FroYo if it's all that we have available. But Ice Cream is gonna win over and over and over in my book.

[@acecool72]

I just bought the knock offs for 69 dollars

[@GrayMatterLifting]

I hope they work out for you dude. I honestly hated them, but I know others have had good experiences. Good luck!

[@acecool72]

@@GrayMatterLifting yeah I’m gonna but some extra carabeaners to put and leave in them