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3" Cable Grenade Ball

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3" Cable Grenade Ball

The 3” Cable Grenade Ball is a compact metal-sphere cable attachment from EliteFTS built to train pinch-grip strength rather than the crush grip most grip tools target. It connects to any cable stack (or a pull-up bar, with a strap and carabiner) and is used for lat pulldowns, cable rows, curls, tricep extensions, flies, and cable crossovers – forcing the hand to grip a smooth sphere instead of a handle, which EliteFTS and reviewers say increases forearm and grip demand on otherwise-familiar exercises.

Legion Athletics names it “Best Ball Grip Strengthener” in its grip-trainer roundup, praising the unique pinch-grip stimulus and adaptability across cable and pull-up-bar work, while noting it needs extra hardware (strap, carabiner) to use on a bar. EliteFTS markets it with a testimonial from IFBB pro Amit Sapir and claims it reduces elbow strain on tricep extensions and increases pec activation on flies, though those specific claims aren’t independently verified. Material and build-quality detail are thin across every source – it’s documented only as a 3-inch metal sphere – and no independent long-term durability testing surfaced.

Sold as Single unit (two-pack also offered by the manufacturer)
Diameter 3 inches
Attachment Chain clip or cable carabiner; can be rigged to a pull-up bar with a strap and carabiner (not included)

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GymRadar rating 4.83/5 4.85/5 4.85/5 4.86/5
Price $36.95 $35.00
Sold as Single unit (two-pack also offered by the manufacturer)
Diameter 3 inches 2-7/8" gripping surface
Attachment Chain clip or cable carabiner; can be rigged to a pull-up bar with a strap and carabiner (not included) U-bolt hook for hanging from a standard loading pin

4.8/5 · 8 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert 4.83/5 8 reviews

A niche but well-regarded grip tool: Legion Athletics singles it out in its grip-strengthener roundup as offering a stimulus “unlike any other implement” on the market, since it trains pinching strength rather than the crushing strength most grippers target. Functionality and versatility are the standout dimensions – it bolts onto any cable stack for lat pulldowns, rows, curls, extensions, and flies, and can be rigged to a pull-up bar with a strap and carabiner for grip-limited pull-ups. Build quality and durability are the weakest-documented dimensions – neither the manufacturer nor Legion Athletics publishes material or long-term wear detail beyond “metal sphere,” and independent video/community coverage of this specific SKU is thin.

  • +Functionality: trains pinch grip strength rather than crush grip, a stimulus most grip tools don't offer (Legion Athletics)
  • +Versatility: works with lat pulldowns, rows, curls, extensions, flies, and cable crossovers, and adapts to pull-up bar work with a strap/carabiner (Legion Athletics, manufacturer)
  • +Value: $24.95 single-unit price is low relative to dedicated grip trainers (manufacturer)
  • +Functionality: claimed to reduce elbow strain on tricep extensions and increase pec activation on flies versus a standard handle (manufacturer)
  • Build quality: material and construction are not documented beyond "3-inch metal sphere" on the manufacturer's own page (manufacturer)
  • Durability: no independent long-term wear data surfaced -- no dedicated YouTube review or accessible community discussion of this SKU (gather-knowledge pass)
  • Versatility: pull-up bar use requires extra equipment (strap, carabiner) not included with the product (Legion Athletics)

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