Loading Pins
Loading Pins for Grip Strength Training
Explore our range of loading pins, designed for grip strength training, progressive overload and competitive lifting. Whether you're training with pinch blocks, hubs, rolling handles or other grip implements, a reliable loading pin is an essential part of your setup.
From affordable everyday equipment to premium UK-made steel loading pins and portable fabric alternatives, Gods of Grip has something for every grip athlete.
Essential Loading Pins – Quality Without the Premium Price
Our Essential Olympic Loading Pin offers a budget-friendly solution for grip training without compromising on the fundamentals.
Manufactured from steel with a durable black powder-coated finish, the Essential range features a traditional welded base and sturdy lifting eye.
Available in two heights: Standard (380mm) and Short (230mm). Both feature 50mm Olympic sleeves and 120mm diameter bases.
Olympic Loading Pins – Premium UK-Made Construction
Our signature Olympic Loading Pin takes things further with precision steel construction and our distinctive GripLock™ textured finish.
Unlike conventional welded-base pins, our premium models feature precision laser-cut steel bases with the weld positioned underneath.
This allows weight plates to sit perfectly flat against the base, helping protect your plates from raised welds while providing a stable, consistent loading surface.
Designed, manufactured and tested by Gods of Grip in the UK, these loading pins are built for serious grip training and competition use.
Choosing the Right Loading Pin
Choosing the right loading pin depends on your weight plates, available loading space and preferred lifting position.
- Short – 230mm: Our Olympic Short Loading Pin offers increased range of motion, greater leg drive and easier access to competition crossbars.
- Standard – 380mm: Our versatile all-round height, offering an excellent balance between loading space and lifting position.
- Tall – 508mm: The Olympic Tall Loading Pin provides additional loading space for heavier weight stacks and shorter-range lifts.
- Olympic – 50mm Sleeve: Compatible with Olympic weight plates featuring a 2-inch centre hole.
- Standard – 25mm Sleeve: Our Standard Loading Pin (1") accommodates smaller 1-inch weight plates commonly found in home gyms.
We also offer the Universal Olympic Loading Pin, featuring an open-top design and removable locking pin for directly attaching compatible grip implements.
Fabric Loading Pin – Train Anywhere
Not every training session calls for a full steel loading pin.
Our Fabric Loading Pin is a lightweight, portable alternative manufactured from durable woven webbing with reinforced stitching and a steel attachment ring.
Weighing approximately 130g, it folds away easily into your gym bag, making it ideal for athletes training across multiple locations or travelling with their grip equipment.
Built for Grip Training. Ready for Competition.
At Gods of Grip, we understand what makes a good loading pin because we use and test our equipment ourselves.
Our steel loading pins are suitable for competition use, while the entire range is tested at the Grip Shed to meet the demands of real-world grip training.
Whether you're beginning your grip strength journey or preparing for your next competition, we've got the equipment to help you progress.
New to Grip Training?
Our Grip Tool Starter Bundle includes a loading pin, pinch block, hub, chalk and carabiner, everything you need to begin developing serious grip strength.
