MAG Close Grip Pronate

The MAG Close Grip Pronate (CP002) is a narrow, palms-down cable attachment from Maximum Advantage Grip (MAG), built around the brand’s signature wrap-around hand position rather than a straight bar. At roughly 5” wide (middle finger to middle finger), it’s designed for close-grip lat pulldowns, seated rows, and similar back work, with a rubber-coated steel construction that lets lifters grip through the full pull without straps and load more weight than a traditional close-grip handle allows. The pronated (palms-down) orientation pushes the elbows out and away from the body more than a neutral or supinated grip, biasing the upper back. GymRadar owners rate it 4.83/5 across 6 reviews and consistently favor it over MAG’s neutral and supinated close-grip siblings for low rows and landmine rows, praising its build quality and durability after years of use; the one independent lineup review in this KB (Gray Matter Lifting) is more mixed, describing the non-supinate Close Grip options as cramped and shorter on range of motion than the Close Grip Supinate.

Model	CP002
Width	Approx. 5" (middle finger to middle finger)
Material	Rubber-coated steel
Intended use	Close-grip lat pulldowns, seated rows, and cable back work
Manufacturer	Maximum Advantage Grip (MAG)
Grip orientation	Pronated (palms down)

What is a Cable Attachment?

What cable attachments are

Cable attachments are the handles and bars that clip to a cable machine, functional trainer, or lat/row station to change the exercise — lat bars, triceps ropes, single-D handles, row/close-grip handles, ankle straps, and more. A small set of them turns one cable stack into dozens of movements.

What to look for

A rotating swivel or ball-bearing joint keeps the cable from twisting and lets the handle track your arm; comfortable, durable grips (knurled metal, rubber, or coated nylon) survive heavy use; and a standard carabiner or snap fits most machines. Match the attachment to the exercises you actually train rather than buying a giant kit you won’t use.

How it compares

	MAG Close Grip Pronate	Double Length Tricep Pull Down Rope - 55 Inches	The Original 2″ GymPin (6" Length)	Top Tier Tricep Handle
GymRadar rating	4.83/5	4.83/5	4.83/5	4.83/5
Price	$59.95		$99.99
Model	CP002
Width	Approx. 5" (middle finger to middle finger)
Material	Rubber-coated steel	Nylon rope with high-impact plastic end caps	CNC-machined aluminum body with solid steel pin	100% stainless steel, TIG-welded
Intended use	Close-grip lat pulldowns, seated rows, and cable back work
Manufacturer	Maximum Advantage Grip (MAG)			JD Gym Equipped (DeMasi Flame & Fabrication LLC)
Grip orientation	Pronated (palms down)

4.8/5 · 6 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert

4.83/5

6 reviews

The MAG Close Grip Pronate is a narrow, palms-down cable handle built around Maximum Advantage Grip’s signature “wrap-around” hand position, which lets lifters pull with more load than a standard bar without needing straps. Build quality is the clear standout – GymRadar reviewers who’ve owned it for years describe it as “very beefy” and hold it up against cheaper knockoffs as “the original that just hits different,” with only cosmetic wear (dinged rubber coating) showing up after long-term use. Versatility is more mixed: several owners specifically prefer the pronated orientation over MAG’s neutral and supinated close grips for low rows and landmine rows, but the one independent editorial source in this KB (Gray Matter Lifting’s lineup guide) rates the non-supinate Close Grip options as cramped and short on range of motion next to the Close Grip Supinate, so it’s a matter of pull style rather than a universal upgrade.

+Build quality: "very beefy" rubber-over-steel construction that reviewers say "just hits different" than cheaper knockoffs, even after years of use (GymRadar: Powerlifting Cat, Big Marc)
+Durability: one owner reports it still holding up for pull-day rows after several years, with only cosmetic dinging to the rubber coating (GymRadar: Big Marc)
+Functionality: palms-down wrap-around grip lets lifters pull with more weight than a traditional close-grip handle without straps, per both the manufacturer and GymRadar reviewers (maxagrip.com; GymRadar: SmokedMuscle)
+Versatility: several long-time MAG owners specifically prefer the pronated orientation to the neutral and supinated close grips for low rows and landmine rows (GymRadar: Scottsdale Garage Gym, Powerlifting Cat)
+Value: frequently found bundled on sale with other MAG pieces, per one reviewer (GymRadar: Big Dr. Jake)

−Versatility: an independent lineup guide rates the non-supinate Close Grip options (Neutral and Pronate) as "cramped, lacking in stretch, and lacking in range of motion" next to the Close Grip Supinate, which it recommends instead as the primary close-width pick (Gray Matter Lifting)
−Value: at $59.95 plus MAG's own shipping surcharge, it's pricier than a generic lat bar, and buyers report knockoffs exist at a lower price point (maxagrip.com; YouTube: Gray Matter Lifting)
−Functionality: the carabiner attachment point can twist sideways on the bar unless an aftermarket shackle is added, per one long-term owner (GymRadar: SmokedMuscle)
−Durability: beyond one multi-year owner report, there's no independent long-term stress-test or drop-test coverage specific to this SKU

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