MAG Wide Grip Neutral

The MAG Wide Grip Neutral (SKU WG007) is a ~38”-wide (middle-finger-to- middle-finger) cable attachment built for lat pulldowns, low rows, chest-supported rows, and pull-ups. Its folded/welded steel core is wrapped in a dense, knurl-textured rubber coating and finished with MAG’s signature curved paddle handles, which keep the hands in a neutral (palms-facing) position through the pull rather than forcing pronation or supination — the design MAG calls the “maximum advantage grip.”

Coverage is small but unanimously positive: GymRadar’s 9 independent owner reviews average 4.59/5, and three YouTube reviewers spanning 2018 to 2023 all rate it among their favorite cable attachments, citing durable construction (one still using his after 3-4 years) and a noticeably better wrist angle and grip texture than cheaper five-pack knockoffs. The tradeoff is versatility: at 38” wide it’s essentially a pulldown-only attachment best suited to taller, broader-shouldered lifters — MAG’s own buying guide and multiple reviewers note it can feel awkwardly wide for smaller athletes, who are better served by MAG’s Medium or Three Quarter grip options.

Sku	WG007
Brand	MAG (Maximum Advantage Grip / MAXA Grip)
Width	~38" (middle finger to middle finger)
Coating	Dense, knurl-textured rubber
Material	Welded/folded steel core
Intended use	Lat pulldowns, low rows, chest-supported rows, pull-ups
Grip orientation	Neutral (palms facing each other)

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 Wide Grip Neutral	REVbar	Tricep Rope	ATLAS MULTI-GRIP LANDMINE/CABLE ATTACHMENT
GymRadar rating	4.59/5	4.58/5	4.6/5	4.58/5
Price	$74.95	$260.00	$24.99	$154.99
Sku	WG007
Brand	MAG (Maximum Advantage Grip / MAXA Grip)		GIANT
Width	~38" (middle finger to middle finger)
Coating	Dense, knurl-textured rubber
Material	Welded/folded steel core	Aluminum and steel	Nylon
Intended use	Lat pulldowns, low rows, chest-supported rows, pull-ups
Grip orientation	Neutral (palms facing each other)

4.6/5 · 9 GymRadar reviews

Reviews by source

Expert	4.59/5	9 reviews
Youtube	4.8/5	3 reviews

The MAG Wide Grip Neutral earns consistent praise from owners for its ergonomic, wrist-friendly pull on lat pulldowns, low rows, chest-supported rows, and pull-ups, backed by a 4.59/5 average across nine independent GymRadar reviews. Its standout dimension is build quality: reviewers who’ve compared it directly to cheap five-pack knockoffs point to its folded/welded steel core and dense, knurl-textured rubber coating, with one owner still using his after three to four years of regular use. Its weakest dimension is versatility — at roughly 38” wide it’s essentially a pulldown-only attachment tuned for taller, broader- shouldered lifters, and multiple sources (including the manufacturer’s own buying guide) note it feels awkwardly wide for smaller athletes, who are steered toward MAG’s Medium or Three Quarter grips instead.

+Functionality: neutral wide grip isolates the lats without added wrist strain on pulldowns, low rows, chest-supported rows, and pull-ups (maxagrip.com product page; YouTube: Skullbellz TV)
+Build quality: folded/welded steel core wrapped in dense, knurl-textured rubber with no weak seams or detachment risk (YouTube: Joe Gray; YouTube: Baby Giant Barbell)
+Durability: owners report years of regular use with no degradation — one reviewer still using his after three to four years (YouTube: Skullbellz TV)
+Value: at ~$75 it costs more than five-pack knockoffs, but reviewers who've used both say the authentic MAG holds a noticeably better wrist angle and grip texture (YouTube: Baby Giant Barbell)

−Versatility: essentially a pulldown-only attachment — not built for pressing, curls, or general cable work (Gray Matter Lifting guide)
−Functionality: the 38" width favors taller/broader-shouldered lifters (6ft+); narrower-shouldered users report it feels awkward with reduced range of motion (YouTube: Skullbellz TV; Gray Matter Lifting guide — "wife NEVER uses it, too wide")
−Value: shipping adds meaningfully on top of the ~$75 sticker price, and the manufacturer's own site offers little guidance on which grip variant to buy first (YouTube: Joe Gray)

$74.95

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