PROTECT YOUR HOOK GRIP. PROTECT YOUR TRAINING CYCLE.
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Hook grip destroys thumbs. Every powerlifter knows it and every powerlifter deals with it. Weeks of heavy deadlifts, squats, and barbell work add up fast, and once your skin is gone your mechanics suffer. RipGuards pre-cut thumb strips are the fastest, cleanest solution on the market. Peel, apply, pull.
THE ONLY HAND PROTECTION FOR POWERLIFTING THAT FEELS LIKE YOUR OWN SKIN
WHY CHOOSE RIPGUARDS?
protect your hands
Prevents hook grip tears, callus damage, and thumb skin breakdown on heavy pulls
SECOND SKIN feeling
Thinnest thumb tape on the market. Full bar contact, zero bulk under your grip
CHALK & SWEAT RESISTANT
The adhesive holds through a full training session. Chalk on top won't affect it
speed your recovery
Train through torn thumbs. Apply over healing skin and keep pulling without missing a session
Single-use & self-adhesive
Pre-cut and ready to apply. No scissors, no roll, no tape jobs that fall apart mid-session
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HAND PROTECTION BUILT FOR HEAVY PULLS
KEEP YOUR THUMBS IN THE GAME THROUGH EVERY TRAINING BLOCK
Hook grip breaks down skin faster than almost any other movement in the gym. Weeks into a training block your thumbs are shredded, your calluses are catching on the bar, and every heavy pull is a negotiation. RipGuards pre-cut thumb strips go on in seconds, mold to your thumb, and hold through a full session of technical work and heavy singles without slipping or bunching.
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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM RIPGUARDS THUMB PROTECTION
DESIGNED FOR THE HOOK GRIP
Pre-cut to the exact size your thumb needs. No scissors, no guessing, no rolling tape from scratch. Pull one out, apply it, and you're ready to lift in under a minute.
MADE TO MOVE WITH YOUR PULL
The same kinesiology-type material used in sports medicine tape. Flexible enough to move with your thumb through every inch of the pull without bunching, rolling, or losing contact with the bar.
BUILT FOR COMPETITION VOLUME
These hold up through max effort singles and high-volume training sessions. Whether you're prepping for a meet or grinding through an accessory block, they're durable enough to handle it.
HYPOALLERGENIC & SANITARY
Latex-free, vegan, and single-use. No odors, no bacteria buildup, and no sharing tape with the rest of the gym. A clean pair every session.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Not exactly. The pre-cut strips are shaped specifically for the thumb so there's no cutting, trimming, or awkward overlap. They go on cleaner and stay on better than raw athletic tape torn from a roll.
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Yes. The adhesive is sweat-resistant and designed for high-friction pulling movements. Most athletes get a full training session out of one pair of strips.
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Yes. The strips conform to your thumb regardless of grip width or stance.
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Yes. Apply to clean, dry skin before chalking up. The adhesive bonds to skin first and chalk on top doesn't affect the grip or adhesion.
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Yes. Anywhere your hands make contact with a bar under load, RipGuards add a layer of protection. A lot of powerlifters use the palm strips for squats and bench grip work alongside the thumb strips for their pull days.
