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"To whom it may concern, I wanted to relay to you my total satisfaction with your Pro Model Haulin' Hooks. I use them in my little home gym for deadlifts, standing flyes and other lifts. They are awesome. Mostly I use them for my 2-mile "Farmers Walk" to help keep the 25-30 lbs dumbbells from killing my hands. I do this walk with 10 lbs ankle weights to get the fat burn kicking. You have a great product and good luck in the future."

P.S.: I love that they are MADE HERE !!!!! Thank You !!!!!
Chip Mayo

From A Soldier In Iraq:
"I recieved the hooks. My back is sore like it hasn't been in a long time. They are great, and from the looks of things there will most likely be some additional orders coming from this place. They create quite a bit of conversation. I let everyone who wants to try them out. Everyone has good things to say, as they should. You have an awesome product! – Nate Vance"

"This product is so friggin' awesome, even as a longtime writer I have a hard time describing their incredible value and performance. I added 30 lbs. to my one-arm dumbbell rows in five seconds after putting them on, and guys around my gym couldn't wait to try them. I get lots of products to test. Few live up to the hype. Haulin' Hooks ARE the real deal!"
Steven J. Austin
Writer and Editor for Fitness, Golf, Travel, Food, and Entertainment Publications Worldwide Since 1982. Creator and Writer of Fave Foods of the Famous, a nationally syndicated weekly newspaper column: www.favefoods.com

"I just came back from the gym at Hickam AFB and a few friends saw my new gym gadget (Haulin' Hooks) and they are very impressed. I am able to lift more without worrying about dropping the dumbell. I was able to shrug 105 lbs. easily due to your Haulin' Hooks. I'm very satisfied with your product. Thanks for the quick response and will standby for the gripper tubes. Aloha."
Arnie • Honolulu, Hawaii

From Another Soldier In Iraq:
"Dear Haulin' Hooks: I have to tell you I am so happy with the Haulin' Hooks, they are awesome! I enjoy the extra freedom of not worrying about slippage off the weight (as wraps do) when I am doing heavy weight. I have now incorporated them as a staple to my heavy training. I have attached a couple of photos of me working out in the gym.
Thanks again, SSG Stephen King,
Camp Victory, Iraq"

"...I absolutely love my Haulin' Hooks! Good work!
I have always struggled with my grip despite working my forearms into my routine. I have used a hook-like product before in the past and they worked OK at best. They would slip off or start to slip off the weight and I would have to abort the set.
The Haulin' Hooks are AWESOME, once I found the key! For me at least, if you turn the hooks in toward your plam you will get the total wrap around control of the weight!
I have packed on the plates to my deadlifts, shrugs, rows, etc. Thanks for a well-thought-out product!"
Steven S. • Winchester, KY

"35 years is a long time to wait for a "hold on" that actually works like it's supposed to. After years of wasting money on the "latest greatest" I'd given up on finding a pair of "hold ons" that didn't hurt, slip or need a tighter grip than without. Seems I always ended up using my faithful old wrist wraps. At least I didn't have to worry about dropping the weights, as long as I ignored the wrist pain and kept a tight grip!
A few months ago I heard a dude telling his partner about his Haulin' Hooks. I remember thinking "yea right." When I saw them bangin' out pulldowns with an open-handed grip I became a believer! I dialed up a pair the next day!"
Bill R. • Chicago, IL

"I never used a grip assist aid before I got my Haulin' Hooks. I didn't realize I needed them! My trainer suggested I try a pair to help me develop my back.
I was amazed as my weights jumped 30% on the first workout! I also discovered that I actually felt a "lat" pump instead of wasted hands and forearms. I can't imagine training without my Heavy Duty Haulin' Hooks now.
I'm glad my trainer turned me on to them!"
Kevin E. • Philadelphia, PA

"I had a serious problem with the lifting hooks I was using. For starters the "padless" slip through wrist wrap hurt like hell and slid down my hands under weight. That was usually the least of my problems though, as the cheesy hooks tended to spin off the bar as the weights went up. I spent more energy trying to hold on than nailing my back and traps.
A buddy of mine saw me using them and told me to try out his Haulin' Hooks. They rocked! They didn't slip or hurt, and they stayed hooked even when I "jerked out" those last couple reps! Needless to say I ordered my pair that day!"
Matt S. • York, PA

"As a competitive natural bodybuilder I'm always looking to get the edge on my competition. When I saw the "Terminator Ad" for Haulin' Hooks in a bodybuilding rag at my gym I had to know more.
I logged on for a closer look at the patented features and really got excited! Fully adjustable, hook up or strap up, 360 degree wrist protection and a hook design that looked like it should work. I ordered a pair and put them to the test. Definitely the "Lexus" of wrist wraps! You get it all with Haulin' Hooks! No Smack! Comfortable, secure and they don't slip...Even when I'm slammin' out DB rows with an open handed grip! Something I wouldn't dare try with my old "grips."
Haulin' Hooks rock!"
Skip P. • Wilmington, DE

Read the Review from www.t-nation.com's
Chris Shugart...He gives Haulin' Hooks 8/10 and says "...they're a great tool..."
Haulin' Hooks
"...For example, one of my favorite exercises is a rack pull or half-deadlift in the power rack. Basically, you're performing just the top half of a deadlift. Great for upper back and trap development, and the loads you can use with the partial movement are enormous. I like to perform as many sets as I can bare-handed, then use straps to get a few more sets or reps. Beats stopping the exercise just because the hands and forearms give out. With this method, you can still build a powerful grip while maximizing your strength and hypertrophy efforts.

I've always used a plain set of straps. I've never tried any type of hook device until Hypertrophy Enterprises sent T-Nation a few sets of their Haulin' Hooks. The most interesting thing about Haulin' Hooks is their dual mechanism. You can use the big hooks or slip them out and use the attached straps in the traditional manner. Both are attached to 2" wrist strapping lined with dense, closed cell foam.

I took the Haulin' Hooks to the gym for a few weeks and tried them with various exercises such as deadlifts, pull-ups, barbell shrugs, and rows. Although my grip strength is above average, I found that the hooks really helped me in the later sets as grip and forearm fatigue set in.

I easily knocked out a few extra reps using Haulin' Hooks.

The wrist straps are well padded and wide, so there's a lot of surface area over which the weight is distributed. Overall, this was more comfortable than using a standard pair of straps. When supersetting squats and deadlifts, I also liked how the hooks could be flipped out of the way when squatting. No need to take the straps off.

These things do take a while to get used to though. For example, when deadlifting you have to grip over the top of the thick metal hooks, which feels awkward at first. Luckily, the curve in the hooks is so pronounced and secure, this isn't a big worry. You could practically "open hand" some exercises
without slippage.

Overall, Haulin' Hooks are well made (even overbuilt) and come in handy when your grip gives out before your pulling muscles do.
... they're a great tool if used appropriately.

Haulin' Hooks run about $40 at www.HypertrophyLLC.com."
Rating: 8

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ACTrain
07/27/05 08:25 PM
Pennsylvania, USA

Looks like I'm a little late to the review party.

I recieved the Haulin' Hooks and basically what everyone else is saying is dead on. It definately made a difference for me when I was doing heavy low reps of rack pulls and my grip was my limiting factor.

brand
07/15/05 03:30 AM

Haulin' Hooks Review

The Haulin' Hooks are great. The first thing I noticed was how comfortable they are. Even when deadlifting a lot of weight they did not hurt my wrists. When just using the straps I found them to be much more effective than traditional lifting straps. This probably has to do with the way they attach to the wrist. They appear to be manufactured of high quality materials, and I think they will last a long time. I like having the straps and the hooks as options. What I have been doing is to put on the Haulin' Hooks before performing deadlifts. I will do as many reps as possible without using the straps or hooks. Then I will use the straps, and knock out 1-2 more reps. Then I use the hooks, and knock out 1-2 more.

Overall it is a great product...I would recommend them to anyone looking for
a substantial lifting strap/gripping product.

Ejonesunt
07/15/05 07:35 PM
Texas, USA

Haulin' Hooks Review:

I really like them for the powerlifting movements, even lat pull down, didn't seem to put as much strain on my shoulders, and allowed me to actually pull. Even cushioning helped, and really liked the extra strap, to use for extra grip.The hooks never came unhooked which in some cases is a good thing especially with power barbell shrugs.

Thanks so much for these hooks, T-Nation, I would definitely
recommend them.

Chief
07/19/05 03:31 PM

Haulin' Hooks Review

Simply put, these things are awesome!

I used them for deadlift, rack pulls, and RDLs. On all lifts I was able to lift more weight than before due to grip failure.

These things are very well built! I've been searching for and have bought several grip implements and these are the best so far. I don't like traditional straps. I can never find hooks than don't bend or that fit my hand. These hooks are adjustable to the size of your hand and are strong. I have big hands and I'm using the middle position so a freaking giant could use these things. The wrist padding is great also.

I would buy these in a heartbeat! They are far better than anything I have tried. Thank you T-Nation for letting me review and keep these hooks! You guys are awesome!!

Billberg
07/09/05 11:48 AM

First of all I want to say thanks to T-Nation and to www.HypertrophyLLC.com for the opportunity to try these bad boys out. I have been able to use the Haulin' Hooks for two weeks now and I think I have a pretty good "grasp"
on them.

I have to admit that up until now I was always against using any gear to assist in my lifting such as straps, belts, pads, etc. I always was of the mentality of if you couldn't handle the weight "naturally" you would just have to work harder on whatever bodypart was hindering you until you could. My mind was definately changed by Haulin' Hooks.

The first day I used them I was able to do a much more rigorous set of deadlifts. Usually my hands would start to give out about half way through my 8x3. Thankfully Now I am able to focus on my form and target muscles into sets 5 and beyond rather than worry about my grip giving out which is resulting in more weight on the bars and more muscle on my back!

As far as the equipment itself, it took very little time to get used to the feel of the hooks underneath my grip. And as talked about on the products website, while doing my one arm rows I can do it open handed and focus in more on my lats which is great. I personally don't ever use the straps since I really love how well the hooks work, but just for reviews sake I gave em a whirl a few times and they work just like any other straps out there with one exception, the padding.

The padding on these things, it's another small detail that while often overlooked makes a big difference in the end. The fit is tight and comfortable and even after a full workout's use there is no discomfort thanks to the 360 degrees of closed cell padding.

They have also given you three different "heights" at which to place the hooks depending on your hand size which is another great option. I mean face it, we are all completely different shapes and sizes and some adjustability is great.

I guess to sum it all up, the people over at Hypertophy Enterprises, LLC have put together a great piece of equipment that will be able to greatly benefit everyone from the scrawniest skinny bastard to the brawniest beast. And at the price of $39.95 it's well worth the investment.

Overall I give it a 9.9

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