Looking for small, light, inexpensive ways to up your workouts? If so, maybe you’ve come across the original Kensui Swissies. I got a pair only this year, and while I looked at not only Kensuis other Swissies offerings but also other brands, I decided on the Original Kensui Swissies.
So what can you use them for? Kensui says they handle 800 pounds, so you can use them as a neutral grip on a pullup bar, neutral grip with a barbell doing deadlifts (I use them for this), and you can also use them with resistance bands for a variety of exercises.
Why did I get the Original Swissies rather than another version? Well, they’re small and simple. Another reason seemed silly to me, but I wanted to get the teal pair. The other styles come in black, but I felt that the teal ones would stand out a lot more in my collection of black gear and attachments – and they do.
I like Kensui, and I really like their original Swissies a lot. They’re a reasonably priced way to get a neutral grip on your pullup bars or with your barbells, and they’re quite handy to use with resistance bands, as well. And if you’re looking for something to throw in a bag, take to the park, and use with the bars, these weigh in at only .8 of a pound per handle. How cool is that?
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