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SYL Fitness Pinch Block
Buy Now · $15.99The SYL Fitness Pinch Block (model PB-01) is a compact metal-and-plastic grip trainer built to isolate finger, hand, and forearm strength through a pinch hold. It attaches to a standard weight-loading pin or a cable machine, letting it double as a resistance handle for curls, triceps pressdowns, and shoulder work in addition to static pinch holds. At under a pound and roughly 3 by 7.5 inches, it’s a low-cost accessory rather than a flagship piece — GymRadar owners rate its basic build solid but flag inconsistencies in finish and sizing from unit to unit, including sharp edges that benefit from sanding and a block some found shorter than expected relative to other pinch blocks on the market.
| Type | Pinch block grip trainer |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Weight | 0.47 kg (~1.04 lb) |
| Material | Metal, plastic |
| Dimensions | 3.15" L x 7.5" W |
| Manufacturer | SYL Fitness |
| Model number | PB-01 |
| Compatibility | Standard weight-loading pin or cable machine attachment |
How it compares
| SYL Fitness Pinch Block | Saxon Grips | Sorinex Pistol Grips | FitBeast Grip Strength Trainer 9 Piece Kit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GymRadar rating | 3.58/5 | 3.44/5 | 3.44/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Price | $15.99 | $65.00 | $139.00 | $12.99 |
| Type | Pinch block grip trainer | |||
| Color | Black | Black | ||
| Weight | 0.47 kg (~1.04 lb) | 2 lbs each | ||
| Material | Metal, plastic | High-density molded rubber (injection molded) | U.S. Steel & Nylon Polymer (Polymer 2 urethane shell, metal spine) | Food-grade silicone |
| Dimensions | 3.15" L x 7.5" W | 3" x 3" per pad | ||
| Manufacturer | SYL Fitness | FitBeast | ||
| Model number | PB-01 | |||
| Compatibility | Standard weight-loading pin or cable machine attachment | Standard barbells, loadable dumbbells, most cable attachments, pull-up bars |
Reviews by source
| Expert | 3.58/5 | 4 reviews |
A budget grip trainer that does the one job it’s built for — chalk it up and hang from it — but shows its low price under closer scrutiny. GymRadar’s four owner reviews split roughly down the middle: build quality is the standout (“built pretty well,” “built strong enough for anything I’ll ever lift on it”), while durability and finish are the weak point, with one owner flagging an off-spec, too-short block with a seam right where fingers grip, and another noting sharp edge burrs and slick paint that doesn’t take chalk well without sanding first. Versatility is solid for the price — it pairs with a standard loading pin or cable attachment for pinch, curl, and tricep work — but there’s no independent editorial or video coverage to corroborate the DIY-fix-it consensus from owners.
- +Build quality: plastic end caps and solid overall construction out of the box (GymRadar owner review)
- +Versatility: works with a standard loading pin or cable machine attachment for pinch, curl, and tricep work (Amazon listing, GymRadar)
- +Value: "does what it says, built strong enough for anything I'll ever lift on it" at a sub-$20 price point (GymRadar owner review)
- −Durability: one owner reports an off-spec block — not tall enough, with a seam right at the finger-contact face (GymRadar owner review)
- −Build quality: sharp edge burrs on delivery that owners recommend sanding down before use (GymRadar owner review)
- −Functionality: slick paint finish that doesn't take to chalk well until sanded (GymRadar owner review)
- −Value: no independent editorial or video review exists to corroborate the mixed owner feedback
$15.99
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