• Smash out bigger unbroken sets of pull-ups and toes-to-bar
• Transition quicker without constantly re-chalking
• Train harder without worrying about hand rips
• Focus on performance instead of pain

Simply put, these grips have helped me push further and recover faster — and that’s exactly what CrossFit is about.

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Why Buy Bear KompleX Carbon Grips from RXROX?

At RXROX, we only stock gear we trust and use ourselves. The Bear KompleX Carbon Grips are tested, athlete-approved, and ready to upgrade your WOD performance.

Choose No Hole or 3 Hole & go smash your WOD.

Get your pair of Bear KompleX Carbon 3-Hole Grips today at www.rxrox.co.uk and protect your hands while taking your CrossFit to the next level.

GET BETTER WITH BEAR KOMPLEX 

Double-Under Crossovers are back at the CrossFit Games 2025

Here's our Step-by Step Guide so you can boss them in your WOD 

Here’s a breakdown of the key differences:

1. Training vs. Competition Focus:

• CrossFit: Primarily a training program that includes varied workouts aimed at improving overall fitness. CrossFit workouts (WODs) combine elements of weightlifting, gymnastics, running, rowing, and bodyweight exercises. The goal is general physical preparedness (GPP), so athletes are prepared for any physical challenge.

• HYROX: A competition format designed to be a standardised fitness race. It’s a timed, endurance event where participants complete eight different workout stations (e.g., rowing, skiing, sled pushes) in between running 1km on a treadmill. It’s meant for both amateur and elite athletes to measure their fitness against a consistent benchmark.

2. Structure and Format:

• CrossFit: Training typically takes place in classes or individual workouts, with a mix of different activities each day. The workouts change regularly, which is known as constantly varied functional movements. CrossFit can include any combination of weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, gymnastics, and cardiovascular work, and often includes scaling for all fitness levels.

• HYROX: 8 structured events always remain the same in each competition:

1. 1 km run

2. SkiErg

3. 1 km run

4. Sled push

5. 1 km run

6. Sled pull

7. 1 km run

8. Burpee broad jumps

9. 1 km run

10. Rowing

11. 1 km run

12. Wall balls

The competition involves running 1 km four times in between each workout station, pushing your cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

3. Goals and Fitness Focus:

• CrossFit: The goal is to improve general fitness across multiple domains: strength, endurance, flexibility, speed, power, coordination, and agility. CrossFit’s constantly varied approach means you’re never doing the same thing twice, which keeps the body adapting and improving.

• HYROX: The primary goal is to test endurance and functional fitness. It’s designed for athletes who want to measure their fitness in a controlled, competitive format. It’s about building and testing strength, stamina, and speed in a set series of challenges, especially with a focus on cardiovascular fitness.

4. Type of Community:

• CrossFit: Emphasises a community-based environment where people train together and often support each other in both training and competition. Many CrossFit gyms also host competitions or “throwdowns” to test progress.

• HYROX: While it has a community aspect, the focus is more on individual performance in a race setting. Competitors are measured against a time, so it’s more like a fitness race than a class-based community training environment.

5. Equipment Used:

• CrossFit: Uses a wide variety of equipment such as barbells, kettlebells, dumbbells, pull-up bars, medicine balls, jump ropes, rowing machines, and assault bikes. CrossFit workouts are very equipment-diverse, depending on the class or individual training goals.

• HYROX: Uses specific equipment for each of the stations (e.g., SkiErg, rowing machines, sleds, wall balls, and burpees), with all participants performing the same exercises in each event. The equipment is standardised, and the competition is the same for everyone.

6. Competitive Nature:

• CrossFit: Has competitions, such as the CrossFit Games, but it’s not primarily focused on competition. Most people engage in CrossFit for general fitness, with competition being a secondary aspect.

• HYROX: Competition is central to the experience. It’s designed specifically to allow athletes to measure their performance against others in a race format.

7. Frequency and Intensity:

• CrossFit: Intensity varies day to day depending on the WOD (Workout of the Day), and it includes a mix of light, moderate, and high-intensity work. CrossFit also focuses on technique and form, so intensity can be adjusted to fit the athlete’s level.

• HYROX: The intensity is high, as the event includes several rounds of running mixed with high-intensity stations. It’s designed for athletes to push themselves to the limit in a specific time frame, requiring both strength and cardiovascular endurance.

Summary of Key Differences:

Aspect CrossFit | HYROX

Focus General fitness, functional movements | Endurance race, functional fitness

Structure Varied workouts, daily WODs | Standardised competition format

Goals Improve overall fitness (strength, stamina, speed, flexibility) | Test endurance and functional fitness in a race

Community Strong community-based, class-based training | Individual race, competitive environment

Equipment Diverse (barbells, kettlebells, pull-up bars) | Specific (rowing, SkiErg, sleds, wall balls)

Intensity Varies by WOD | High race-style intensity

Competition The CrossFit Games (optional) | Standardised global competition

In short, CrossFit is a more holistic and varied approach to fitness, while HYROX is a competitive, endurance-based event that tests how well you can handle a fixed combination of running and functional exercises.

Working out can be tough on your hands, repetitions can cause damage, read our guide below to choosing the best hand grips & how to power on through & prevent this from happening.

PICSIL Condor No Hole Hand Grips 

• No Hole 
• Whole Hand Protection
• Fast Transitions
• Extreme Wrist Support
• Maximum Lightness
• Increased Grip
• Seamless
• Technical Fabric
• Velcro Tech
• Ultra Resistant Ring

In our opinion: The new Technical Fabric feels like suede & improves grip and comfort during your workout.

Bear KompleX Carbon Hand Grips

• Made of synthetic carbon fibre
• SUPERIOR Carbon WILL REDUCE SLIPPING
• Thinner than genuine leather
• Flexible, forms to hand well
• Holds chalk, although is good without
• Very sticky on all bars and rings
• 2 hole or 3 hole or No Hole
• No Hole – quick transition between movements, great for ‘Death Grips’
• No break in period

In our opinion: The Velcro wrist fastening gives a perfect closure, the fact they are not leather means they will not stretch over time & also allows you to get a better feel for the bar – these are deemed the ‘Best Grips on the Planet’

 Bear KompleX 3 Hole Diamond Grips

• Made of micro diamond synthetic fibre
• Similar in thickness to Carbons
• Rigid, less conforming than other materials
• Very sticky on all bars and rings
• Chalk is not necessary
• Designed for competition setting
• No break in period
• Now offering No Hole

In our opinion: These hand grips from Bear KompleX use a synthetic material, these offer more grip than those made from leather. - no chalk needed.

 Bear KompleX Leather Grips

• Soft durable genuine leather
• Forms to hands
• Made to last
• Holds chalk well
• Will break in after 3-5 workouts

In our opinion: Great all-around grip (barbell, rings, pull up bar, dumbbells, kettle bell), moulds to your hand and becomes like a second skin. The thickest of the Bear grips.

Jerkfit Death Grips

• The ULTIMATE premium lifting straps, perfected for both men and women
• The perfect grip for maxing out DeadLifts, Pull-Ups and any pulling exercises
• Increased grip strength for the heaviest pulls, Reduced forearm fatigue by 80% to hit those last few killer reps
• Ultra padded for extra comfort, and won’t cut off circulation!
• Flawless design with an ergonomically correct shape that won't dig in to your hands or cause discomfort.

In our opinion: These padded grips offer ultimate comfort for Dead Lifts, Pull-Ups & Heavy Shrugs. You won’t look back.

Jerkfit Raw Grips

• 2-finger leather gymnastic grip that covers your entire hand
• RAW Grips provide full palm protection and the strongest grip you'll find anywhere
• Ergonomically designed to prevent digging into your wrists, it simply WILL NOT happen
• Designed to reduce rips and blisters, these are the absolute most comfortable leather grips EVER built.
• Breathable and designed with an adjustable wrist strap for optimal comfort and support
• RAW Grips are made in the USA from malleable textured leather and built to last.
• Used by men & women worldwide

In our opinion: The world's grippiest grip allowing you to hit the bar with confidence and better wrist mobility - guaranteed. Designed by a former professional gymnast to reduce and prevent unnecessary and painful rips and blisters that kill your momentum and performance.

Jerkfit Fly Grips

• *World's softest & Lightest Grips
• *Unique 2-Finger design covers the entire palm
• *Ultra-soft material for reduced hand pain, friction, and tearing
• *Incredible grip for all bar movements, you stick like crazy!
• *Super strength wrist strap and buckle that will not fail.
• *100% VEGAN

In our opinion: If you're looking for a lightweight, super grippy, virtually pain-free, over-the-top durability grips that won't just stay out of your way but will enhance your workouts, FLY GRIPS are it!

Jerkfit Wodies

• Made from synthetic material – allowing you to wash them!
• 3 hole design with full wide protection of your entire palm
• Heavy duty built in wrist support to ensure full protection for those Heavy Lifts

In our opinion: WODies provide a natural glide & absorb friction with no bunching or pinching. Great wrist support and material which absorbs sweat & chalk to ensure you get maximum grip.

JAW Pull up Grips

• Premium Cloth Fabric since 2011
• Minimalistic feel, soft, stretchy
• Moisture absorbent
• Versatile and durable
• Grip enhancement
• Australian Made and cruelty free
• Don't be shy with chalk. The more you use the less palm friction you will encounter
• Hand wash only. Keep in mind, though, the dirtier JAW Pullup Grips are the better they work!

In our opinion: JAW grips allow maximum mobility & comfort while working out and eliminating friction with their soft, absorbent durable fabric.

JAW Leather Grips

• 100% Australian leather 
• Super soft suede, 1.6mm thickness
• Safe and free from harsh chemicals
• Comfortable and durable
• Grip enhancement
• Australian Made and cruelty free

In our opinion: Coupled with a soft wrist strap, there are no plastic or metal buckles to interfere with your hand movement. the suede sticks to the bar like glue. Designed to be worn loose to enhance the flexion of the wrist, the perfect placement is at the first knuckle

                                      

Remember to use a good quality chalk or wax the bar with WODWAX

And for recovery a good callous shaver or pumice along with a cream & salve                                  

The constant movement is goof for your cardiovascular system and will improve your conditioning. It’s low impact movement means that you will burn fat and still preserve muscle. Jumping rope improves your agility, speed, conditioning and coordination.

Take it a step further and master the art of DOUBLE UNDERS

Basic Double under technique

• Hands in front of torso
• Hands rotate from wrist
• Good up & down bounce
• Jump when the rope is about to hit the ground
• Practice linked singles, alternating single and double- unders, and then linked double-unders
• Practice plyometric bounce with feet to develop the footwork/jumping technique necessary for a double under

Speed ropes are an ideal training tool for a variety of different sports, CrossFit, MMA, HIIT, Gymnastics and a great way to keep fit.

They are versatile and small enough to take anywhere!

SGF Speed Ropes are British made handcrafted speed ropes perfect for dominating those double unders.  The handles are made from aluminium and coated in durable non-slip rubber, making them perfect during the more gruesome WODs!

Made by athletes, for athletes, to help you improve every single day.  

Created by a martial art practitioner & CrossFItter you can be sure that every care and attention is given to each individual rope making them totally unique.

HIGH SPEED BEARINGS

Superior high speed stainless steel bearings make this rope one of the fastest on the market.

COATED HANDLES

Don't lose your grip! Durable non-slip polyolefin rubber coated handles are both beautifully ergonomic and sturdy.

PVC COATED WIRE

2mm. 2.5mm or 3mm PVC coated wire for super smooth high speed turns.

 Key features:-

• High speed stainless steel bearings
• Aluminium handle construction making them super lightweight
• Polyolefin coated handles
• Choice of 2mm. 2.5mm and 3mm PVC coated wire
• Customised name tag on the cable
• 100% Cotton storage bag

If you're suffering from torn or ripped hands, then you need to introduce a decent hand care regime which will help prevent the build up of callouses, reduce the frustration of painful blisters and the subsequent inability to grip the bar properly.   It's a well known fact that hydrated hands mean healthy hands, and healthy hands allow you to complete your workouts to your maximum, every time!

We've recently been reviewing Hand Grips from titans such as Bear KompleX and JAW and while these products undoubtedly offer protection and help delay the build up of callouses, dreaded blisters and nasty tears, they will never stop them from occurring.  Sorry guys but they won't.

w.o.d.welder offer, in our opinion, the best option on the market. Their products have been designed by functional fitness athletes in the US and the response they have received compelled us to try them out ourselves and put them to the test.

WHAT WILL IT DO?

In the world of fitness tears, rips and callouses are simply regarded as part of the process. You can shave down the calluses, bandage the blisters and tape the tears, but injury will almost always happen. This is where a focused hand care routine comes into play and with regular and correct application it will keep your hands hydrated, ensuring your hands remain supple and smooth. Combine it with a set of hand grips and you are on your way to making tears and rips a thing of the past.

WHAT'S IN THE KIT?

1oz Push up tube of w.o.d.welder Solid Salve.

Easy to apply, you just rub it onto the wound itself. You don’t have to use much which is bonus meaning it will last a long time. Once applied the natural ingredients get straight to work and you can tell by the cooling sensation you'll start to feel. The salve is also perfect for the painful little cracks that can appear, making them disappear almost overnight.

1x Wild Harvested Pumice Stone.

Unlike similar artificial alternatives, the stone is made from naturally occurring volcanic rock and is full of natural healing ingredients straight from mother earth, making it incredibly effective. Rub it over your hands and it will cleanly remove the hard and dead shards of skin.

2oz Glass Jar of w.o.d.welder Hands as RX Extreme Cream.

Unlike regular moisturisers after application your hands won't feel greasy. Instead it will this leave your hands feeling smooth and silky while its ingredients work to heal and soften your wounds.

GO FARTHER FASTER // BE STRONGER LONGER

If you're a regular tearer, by using the w.o.d.welder Hand Care Kit, especially if its combined with some decent hand grips, hand injuries can start to become a thing of the past and your WODs will become more enjoyable, safe and pain free.... at least as far as your hands are concerned. 

CHECK OUT OUR RANGE OF W.O.D.WELDER PRODUCTS

Training should always be fun and while the old saying goes "no pain, no gain" injuring your hands is of no benefit at all. If you find yourself suffering from callouses or blisters the pain will be a distraction and it will of course be a hindrance inside and outside of the box.

Nothing on the market can guarantee you will not have callouses or blisters, however there are products out there that can help delay and prevent their severity and a set of quality grips is one of these options.

In a recent post we reviewed the JAW range. In this post we take you through the benefits of the other major player in the game, Bear KompleX.

WHY BEAR KOMPLEX?

Designed by fellow athletes in the US they claim to be "The Best Grips on Planet," which is certainly a strong statement.  So we just had to see if the product backed up the claims. Bear KompleX grips have a simple design but are highly technical made from either suede, leather or a synthetic material on the super cool lightweight and sticky carbon comps. They feature a custom wrist strap which is designed for comfort and support positioned under the buckle meaning they wont dig into your wrists allowing you to focus on your reps. 

WIDE RANGE OF OPTIONS TO SUIT

The 2 or 3 hole grips options are simply down to your own personal preference. They are triple stitched meaning they are durable and offer full support and stability allowing you to focus on pumping out those reps. There are also 3 types of material variants to choose from, Synthetic Carbon Comp, Leather or Suede. Each material is designed to mould to your hands and wrap around the bar to provide unsurpassed protection!

WHAT ARE THEY SUITABLE FOR?

Bear KompleX grips are designed to protect you hands and palms and reduce slippage during Pull ups, Muscle Ups, Cleans, Deadlifts, Snatches and a lot more. The grips perform better than just tape, and other brands which feature thicker leather can be awkward to get on or off and sometimes bunch up as they don't fit the hand properly. They also obviously offer more protection than thinner lightweight options from other brands.

GO FARTHER FASTER // BE STRONGER LONGER

When we tried the Bear KompleX range we were impressed by the enhanced grip they provided when using the bar or kettlebell. The fact that they are also widely used by top functional fitness athletes in the US was obvious when wearing them as the protection to the palms and the added grip are amazing.  These grips are a firm favourite of ours and although they are not as thin and as lightweight as the JAW range the added thickness does without doubt provide more protection and grip. If you’ve looking for grips that offer the right fit and feel as well as that all important protection these would be the ones for you.

CHECK OUT OUR RANGE OF BEAR KOMPLEX PRODUCTS

Ripping your hands while training is almost unavoidable and chances are it will happen to all of us at some stage.  While the build up of calluses will help your hands when training, if they aren't protected or managed correctly they can become painful and ultimately tear.  Injured hands are little use when training which usually means some rest time until they heal.  Ask yourself this question, if you are struggling with painful calluses or torn palms, are you actually performing your best?

Grips won't prevent you from the dreaded lumps and bumps, but they can help to delay and minimise them while providing essential protection for your palms.

Professional athletes such as Tia-Clair Toomey, Sammy Wood, Ricky Garard, Bryan Cardeno and Courtney Fitzharris use them, and lets face it do you think they show off their hand scars as a sign of their ability, or do you think they see grips as a performance aid to help them achieve their goals?

There are plenty of brands, styles and options to choose from and in this article we'll review the benefits of the products from JAW (Just Another WOD). They're made in Australia and are the Worlds No. 1 Cloth Grips.

LIGHTWEIGHT & DURABLE

SIZING

JAW Grips are meant to be tight fitting and are available in 3x core sizes : Small, Medium and Large.  As they're made from highly durable cloth they're designed to stretch as you exercise. Because of their snug fit and lightweight construction, its almost like you aren't wearing them. With the JAW Grips you cut the finger holes to ensure they fit securely on your fingers because what is the point if they keep slipping off right!

WHAT ARE THEY SUITABLE FOR?

GO FARTHER FASTER // BE STRONGER LONGER

CrossFit NMC was established in 2016 and are the first not for profit CrossFit Box within the Royal Marines.

They are holding a 24 hour charity event to raise money for the charities that supported a Royal Navy Corporal and his family throughout their battle with cancer and to raise awareness of the affects cancer has on families & friends.

The event will consist of 24 separate workouts 1 workout per hour every hour.  There will be a team of 5 - 8 athletes conducting all 24 workouts.  Between the workouts there will be guest speakers, the guest speakers; will comprise of victims of cancer, serving and ex-serving, cancer victims’ families, welfare personnel, nutritionists, sportsmen and inspirational speakers.

The 24 hour charity CrossFit event will be held on the 26 July 2017 and will finish at 1200hrs on the 27 July 2017.  The event will be open to all military personnel and civilian guests.

We will be supporting this event providing athlete t-shirts as well as a selection of prizes on the day.

Anyone wishing to support this amazing event then please get in touch with us at team@rxrox.co.uk

This is an individual RX competition.  50 male and 50 female athletes will qualify for the finals that will be help on 11th June in Halifax, UK.

Qualifiers will be innovative, extremely challenging, but accessible to most. The finals will have tougher movement standards in line with the level of qualifying athletes.

There are prizes available at every stage of the competition.

We will have a trade stand at the event so feel free to stop by say hello!

The Castle Games is a new and exciting functional fitness event.  Final will take place at The Castle View Academy in Sunderland on 3rd June 2017.

We will have a trade stand at the event so feel free to stop by say hello!