Vertical Bar Grip Tools

Explore vertical bars and upright grip tools for support grip and open-hand strength. Choose from round bars, square grips and tapered shapes, each offering a different challenge for your fingers, thumb and palm.

Our Gods of Grip steel V-bars are designed, tested and manufactured by us in the UK, with our signature GripLock™ textured finish.

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Standard Vertical Bar Vertical Bar Lifting
Gods Of GripStandard Vertical Bar - 50mm
£26.95
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Mega Vertical Bar Vertical Bar Lifting
Gods Of GripMega Vertical Bar - 60mm
£30.95
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ULTRA Vertical Bar Vertical Bar Lifting
Gods Of GripUltra Vertical Bar - 76mm
£36.95
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Omega Vertical Bar - 89mm Vertical Bar Lifting
Gods Of GripOmega Vertical Bar - 89mm
£42.95
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Square Vertical Bar Square Vertical Bar
Gods Of GripSquare Vertical Bar
£26.95
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Cone Style Vertical Bar Anvil Trainer Colour Options Cone Style Vertical Bar Anvil Trainer Black
Gods Of GripCone Style Vertical Bar Anvil Trainer
£24.95
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Reverse Cone Style Vertical Bar Colour Options Reverse Cone Style Vertical Bar Black
Gods Of GripReverse Cone Style Vertical Bar
£24.95
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Square Style Vertical Bar Colour Options Square Style Vertical Bar Black
Gods of GripSquare Style Vertical Bar
£24.95
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Traffic Cone Vertical Bar Traffic Cone Vertical Bar Side On
Gods Of GripTraffic Cone Vertical Bar
£26.95
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Reverse Cone Style Vertical Bar - Blue
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Square Style Vertical Bar - Blue
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Vertical Bar Grip Tools

Vertical bars challenge your ability to hold a load in one hand using an upright grip. Your fingers, thumb and palm work together to stop the implement slipping, making V-bars a straightforward way to train support grip and open-hand strength.

Our range includes round steel bars from 50mm to 89mm, alongside square and tapered shapes that change how your hand contacts the tool.

New to V-bars? Read our vertical bar training guide for technique tips and a simple workout.

WHICH VERTICAL BAR SHOULD I CHOOSE?

If you’re buying your first vertical bar, our recommendation is the 50mm Standard. It offers more finger wrap than the larger diameters and is a useful starting point for learning the lift, building strength and practising timed holds.

Hand size affects how each diameter feels, but technique and training experience matter too. A thicker bar changes the challenge—you don’t need the biggest size to have a productive session.

Standard Vertical Bar — 50mm
Our all-round starting recommendation. A classic round steel V-bar for controlled repetitions, heavy singles and holds.

Mega Vertical Bar — 60mm
A thicker grip that opens your hand further. Choose the Mega when you want a different challenge from the 50mm Standard.

Ultra Vertical Bar — 76mm
A substantial jump in diameter for dedicated thick-grip training. Expect to adjust your hand position and reduce the weight as you get familiar with it.

Omega Vertical Bar — 89mm
Our largest round steel V-bar. An oversized open-hand challenge for anyone who enjoys finding out just how much difference a few extra millimetres can make.

LOOKING FOR A DIFFERENT SHAPE?

Square Vertical Bar
Flat steel faces and corners create different contact points from a round bar. We also offer a 3D-printed Square Style Vertical Bar for another variation in shape and surface feel.

Cone & Reverse Cone
These printed, tapered grips change how your fingers and thumb hold the implement. The Cone offers an anvil-style challenge, while the Reverse Cone provides a more forgiving alternative.

Traffic Cone Vertical Bar
A tapered grip with a broad base that prevents you from hooking a finger underneath. A little less room for sneaky technique.

MADE BY GRIP NERDS

Our steel vertical bars are designed, tested and manufactured by us in the UK, with our signature GripLock™ textured finish. Our printed shapes offer additional ways to explore vertical-grip training.

Connect your chosen tool to a loading pin using a suitable carabiner. Start light, use a light dusting of powdered chalk and track either the weight lifted or your hold time.

For competition preparation, match the specific implement, diameter and lifting rules used in your event.

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VERTICAL BAR FAQ

For your first V-bar, we recommend the 50mm Standard Vertical Bar. It offers more finger wrap than our larger round bars and is a useful starting point for learning the lift.

  • 50mm Standard: our all-round starting recommendation for controlled lifts and timed holds.
  • 60mm Mega: a thicker grip that opens your hand further.
  • 76mm Ultra and 89mm Omega: larger diameters for a substantial open-hand challenge.
  • Square: flat faces and corners create different contact points.
  • Cone and Reverse Cone: tapered shapes change how your fingers and thumb hold the tool.

Hand size, experience and technique all affect how each tool feels. Expect to reduce the load when moving to a thicker bar. For competition preparation, choose the specific implement and diameter used in your event.

GripLock™ Texture is our signature textured coating, designed to provide a consistent gripping surface and hold powdered chalk. Through regular use, chalk builds into the texture, gradually developing a seasoned feel.

We recommend a light, even dusting of powdered chalk on your hands and the gripping surface. Wipe away loose excess with a dry towel—more chalk doesn’t always mean more grip.

Avoid liquid chalk on GripLock™ surfaces, as it can leave residue that affects the feel of the coating.

GripLock™ is used on our textured steel V-bars. Our 3D-printed shapes have a different surface finish.

Competition approval depends on the specific implement and event. Check our Approved Events List and lifting rules to confirm which Gods of Grip tools and lifts are recognised.

If you are entering an event run by another organiser, check their equipment requirements and technique rules before choosing a tool for competition practice.

Start with one focused V-bar session per week. If you recover well alongside your other training, you can add a second, lighter session.

Combine controlled repetitions with timed holds, keeping your hand position and setup consistent. Build the load gradually and allow recovery between sessions.

Read our vertical bar training guide for setup advice, technique tips and a simple workout. For more training guidance, explore the Grip Academy.
  • Chalk: use a light dusting of powdered chalk on GripLock™ surfaces. Avoid liquid chalk.
  • Cleaning: wipe away loose chalk with a dry towel. Use a soft, dry brush when needed to remove excess build-up.
  • Storage: keep your tools dry between sessions.
  • Before lifting: check the tool, carabiner and loading pin for damage, and make sure all connections are secure.
  • Competition use: follow your event’s rules on surface preparation, chalk and brushing between attempts.

GripLock™ is designed to develop a seasoned feel through regular use. Keep your chalk application consistent so you can track your training more reliably.