Using the Wringer Forearm Trainer

How to use the Wringer. Here is a quick video of someone actually using the Wringer (Review on this blog here). I have seen a few negative reviews for the Wringer on Amazon. They were mainly complaining that it had actually snapped while in use. Anyway, the customer reviews are mainly positive, so it could have been a quality control issue that has now been rectified.

With that said, I just wanted to post a video of the Wringer in use so people thinking of buying one can see the type of forearm exercises its capable of performing. I can’t help but think when I look at some of the exercises that they can all be replicated with a simple alternartive. A rolled up towel.

The Wringer Forearm Exerciser Review

We’ve all seen many traditional styled grip strengtheners in our time. And many new contraptions too. They’ve been around for years and there are many to choose from. Looking for the more “normal” hand grips? You’ll have to wait until I create my Best Grip strengtheners post that will be, at some point, featured on this website. The Wringer is a little bit different to the rest. Rather than focusing on Grip strength alone (Pressing in and out) it also, in my opinion, offers increased training for “usable” strength and real life twisting ability, which can be more helpful for real situations.

Forearm-Twist-Strength-Kit

Let me explain. Other than making your forearms look bigger and stronger, and also improving your grip strength, The Wringer focuses on twisting and turning motions with added force. These movements are more “real” and will no doubt be good to be efficient in if an altercation becomes physical and the distance is closed, which will most probably result in a lot of grabbing, twisting and pulling if someone grabs your arms or clothing. Or even if you need to grab hold of someone, who’s resisting, that’s done something wrong to keep them from getting away. Please note: Violence should always be a last resort.

The Wringer – Increased Street Efficiency?

When you’re practicing twisting and turning of the arms with resistance, imagine how improved your ability will be to break free from someone who has grabbed one of your arms. That wiry, twist and turn movement will be much easier to perform when you are practicing regularly by doing it with added resistance weekly or daily. You’re more conditioned in those areas, and therefore, more efficient at those movements. Better forearm endurance comes along with the training. This product is shaped like a tube and works both arms at the same time. One other benefit is that it can be used at so many different angles.

Strongest Grip Strengths

Have you ever been to Judo or Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu classes? I have. And the one thing that surprised me the most when I first started training was how, from all the grabbing, twisting and pulling of the Gi (The uniform), my hands and forearms were extremely tired after 5 – 10 minutes. I mean, they were so hammered that they were literally seizing. I couldn’t even grab anymore, that’s how worked to their absolute limit they were. But after a few weeks of training the improvement was unbelievable. I can guarantee you that some of the people who possess the strongest grip strength, that’s usable in a street situation, are long-term Judoka and BJJ practitioners. Some of them have true vice-like grip strength.

Don’t Get It Twisted

Now, I’m not saying that The W The Wringer gripper for hands and forearms ringer is going to be as effective as those two martial arts for a real life situation, nothing of the sort. It’s always better to train the mind and full-body with real people to spar and learn with. A striking / grappling art with real, live opponents / training partners that will not let you have an easy time. That’s how you improve, learn and stand a much better chance of defending yourself against an attacker. But The Wringer will definitely give the user an advantage in the area of hand and forearm strength and endurance if confronted by an untrained individual who wants to grab hold of you.

Of course, there are many other factors to consider when it comes to real life situations, and this is just one piece of a much bigger picture. Mindset, alertness, street smarts, fitness and the ability to react when it matters are a few crucial requirements. However, any advantage you can get is always a good thing.

Wringer Review Conclusion

The Wringer is not cheap to buy. However, it is extremely well made and offers a full range of resistance levels, from easy to very hard. So it’s suitable for everyone no matter what their level. Excellent for improving effective grip and twist strength. And of course, those who just want to build bigger, more muscular forearms. And let’s not forget about the individuals who want superior jar opening power!

One person who reviewed this product said they were a rock climber and needed something that would help increase hand and forearm endurance. This is a great solution. A really great product with a big majority of well deserved excellent reviews. However, it must be noted that there have been some reports of poor build quality recently that definitely can’t be ignored. Unless this is a “dodgy batch” and there have been a few sporadic quality control issues, considering the price of this product I would be a bit hesitant to buy one until this issue / problem has been addressed.

York Stand Alone Free Standing Pull Up / Dip Station

York Stand Alone Free Standing Pull Up / Dip Station Many Free Standing exercise stations similar to this one exist, but not many are as sturdy or well-built as this one. Of course, there are some extremely well made and versatile workout stations that use weights as part of their primary exercise routine, but this model should not really be compared to those.

The York Fitness Stand Alone needs no weights. It only uses a persons bodyweight. Some people prefer this method of working out and see it as more natural than using weights on a bench, or a weights machine in a mechanical manner. But, by using this same way of thinking, you could argue that a flat surface (the floor) is all a person needs to stay in shape and be very strong.

My opinion: I completely agree with that. However, if you have the money, and want a piece of equipment sitting there looking at you, in order to help motivate you into using it, ultimately helping you to train more often, there’s nothing wrong with owning a few different pieces of equipment. Cross train as much as possible.

Just so long as you actually use them and don’t get addicted to purchasing new equipment, thinking that this shiny new thing will be the “the one” that you need to achieve whatever your goal is. That’s down to determination and motivation, not any – one – training aid. Anyway, this topic is for another post. Back to the York.

Versatility + Features

This York Stand Alone is pretty versatile, it not only allows for various width pull ups and chin ups (overhand or under), and of course dips, but also press ups (Push ups) and stomach exercises. You can either do reps of lifting your knees up to your chest (knee raises), or hold your legs out in front of you (leg raises), increasing your reps or holding time the stronger your Abs become.

Overall, this is a really good workout station, that by most accounts, is very well made. York have a good track record of making good equipment. Add a heavy punch bag and go running a few times a week and you have everything needed to get into, or remain in excellent shape.

Issues with the York Fitness Workout Tower

There is one issue, though, that a few buyers have pointed out in their review of this product. And that is the that the press up / push up hand grip location at the bottom of the tower does not allow easy use. Some people have complained that the lower stability bar is in the way when trying to do press ups. Some users have found it to be quite a hindrance.

Perhaps the press up handles should have been put at the end of a longer lower frame so that the users head is nowhere near the lower stability bar when doing press ups. Hopefully, this feature will be added to a newer model somewhere down the line. Other than that, great product. And remember, none of these Calisthenics Frames are perfect. They each have there share of happy and not so happy customers. Of course, some are better than others, and this one definitely falls into the “better than most” category.