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Vertical Bar
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The vertical bar is a simple tool used to test and train vertical supporting grip. Tough hands and a high pain tolerance are needed to excel with this piece of equipment. The standard vertical bar is twenty four inches long and one inch in diameter. A flat plate is welded to the bottom of the bar, allowing weights to be loaded vertically.
Use a 2" vertical bar to train the grip pain free.
Bar diameter may vary from 0.75 to 2.5 inches. Large bar diameters prevent an individual from wrapping the thumb over the fingers when lifting, quickly reducing maximum weights and risk of injury. Narrow bar diameters allow much heavier weights but tend to result in torn skin.
Vertical bars are often seasoned by coating the top of the bar in chalk. This can increase the amount of weight that will be lifted and has the effect of reducing the impact of humidity on the lift. As this lift is heavily dependent upon friction, the surface condition of the implement must be considered when comparing performance between individuals.
