Atlas handles for the gym

HMS atlas handles - highlights

• Type of assortment: handles for atlas and lifts - single, double, bars, triangles, triceps cords and dynamic handle sets

• Application: home gym equipment and commercial gym equipment - atlases, gates, lifts in clubs, hotels and personal training studios.

• Typical materials: chrome-plated or powder-coated steel, rubberised or foam handles, abrasion and moisture resistant.

• Example products: UWC32, UWC31, UWC91 (one-handed handles), UW12 and UW18 (pull-up bars), UWC22 (dynamic exercise handles).

• Related categories: Atlases, atlas equipment, gates, training cages, bars

Atlas handles in the home gym - more exercises on the same machine

In a home gym, every piece of equipment needs to work at 100% of its capacity. Atlas handles allow you to get much more out of a single lift: by changing the handle from a wide bar to a tricep, you can seamlessly move from back pull-ups to seated rowing. By hooking up the cord for triceps exercises, you immediately add triceps lunges and kneeling abdominal pull-ups to your plan. The same atlas thus becomes the basis not only for classic back or chest training, but also for working on the arms, shoulders and deep muscles.

Well-chosen atlas handles also make it easier for beginners to maintain the correct position of their hands and forearms. The rubberised or foam handles used on models such as the UW12, UW18 or UWC32 improve comfort, prevent hands from slipping and protect against corns, which is important when you do most of your training just on the lift. In practice, this means less hand pain, better control of the movement and more conscious muscle work for the same load.

Atlas handles in commercial facilities - ergonomics, hygiene and safety

In clubs, hotels and personal training studios, atlas handles are one of the most frequently touched pieces of equipment. Hence the strong emphasis on durability, ergonomics and ease of cleaning. Steel handle bodies and handles made of rubber or high-quality foam allow regular disinfection without losing grip properties, and a suitably sized diameter (such as 32-35 mm on selected models) facilitates a firm but comfortable hand closure.

It is also important to trainers that the atlas grip gives a predictable, repeatable feeling from the movement - regardless of the user's experience. Sets such as the UWC91, UWC31 and UWC32 offer homogeneous pairs of grips that can be quickly interchanged between the upper and lower lifts, while the UWC22 dynamic grips allow for a more natural path of movement at the shoulder and elbow, reducing the risk of overload with high training volumes.

How do you select handles for an atlas? Key criteria

Type of movement and muscle groups

To start with, it's worth determining what the handles will primarily be used for. Straight and broken bars will work well for back pulls, rowing and arm extensions. Triangle handles are great for seated rowing and narrow-grip pull-ups. Single-arm atlas grips allow you to work alternately, compensate for imbalances and perform cross-over exercises. The triceps and triceps exercise rope, on the other hand, are classics when it comes to arm extensions, face pulls or abdominal pulls.

Handle diameter and finish

The diameter of the handle and the material of the grip have a huge impact on the feel of the workout. Rubberised bars, as in the UW12 or UW18 models, ensure a stable hand position even with wet skin and heavy loads, while the foam finish - characteristic of the UWC31 and UWC32 handles - increases comfort for those with more sensitive hands and for long series. In practice, it is good to have several types of grips with different diameters in the club or home gym - this allows them to be adapted to the hands of different users.

Method of attachment and compatibility with equipment

The majority of grips have a classic eyelet for attaching to a snap hook, so they can be used on atlases, gates and free-standing lifts alike. It is worth paying attention to the diameter of the eyelet and the quality of the weld - especially if the grips will be working under heavy loads. The models in this category are designed to work with standard cable-axe systems, so you can easily combine them with atlases and gates from the Gym Equipment section.

Durability and build quality

The quality of the steel, the abrasion resistance of the coating and the robustness of the connections are what counts in atlas handles. Thick-walled steel bodies and precision-finished welds translate into a long lifespan - in both home and commercial gyms. In the HMS range, you will find grips designed to handle heavy loads, as evidenced by the product descriptions UW12, UW18 or UWC22.

Use: home vs club

For home, a basic set is usually enough: a wide bar, a rowing triangle, a triceps rope and one pair of one-hand grips. In a personal training studio and club, it is worth expanding the set with several bar variations (different widths and handle angles), dynamic handles and additional cords - so as to match the exercises to the mobility and preferences of different clients.

Example sets of handles for the atlas - home, studio, club

In a home gym, a good starting point would be a simple set: a UW12 wide grip for back pull-ups, a UW18 triceps grip for rowing, UWC31 or UWC32 one-handed grips and a triceps cord. This configuration allows you to build a full set of exercises for the back, chest, shoulders and arms with one lift.

In a personal training studio, it is worth adding the UWC22 dynamic handles and additional pairs of one-handed handles (e.g. UWC91), which will make it easier to work in a station-circuit system and will allow the griffin to be better adjusted to the client's anatomy. In a larger club, it will make sense to create a full 'library' of handles for atlases, available at several gates and atlases - users will easily find a handle that suits their needs, and coaches will gain more flexibility in their training planning.

What do our customers ask most often?

How many handles for an atlas do I need in my home gym?

To start, 3-4 handles are sufficient: a wide bar for back pull-ups, a triangle for rowing, a pair of one-handed handles and a string for triceps. Such a set will allow you to perform most upper body exercises on a single lift. Over time, you can expand the collection with additional shapes and dynamic grips if you like a greater variety of stimulus.

What's the difference between a triceps hamstring and a classic bar?

The triceps cord gives you more freedom to work your wrists and elbows than a rigid bar. It allows for external rotation at the end of the movement, which often improves triceps engagement while reducing tension in the joints. It also works well for abdominal exercises (kneeling pull-ups) and face pull variations on the posterior shoulder acton.

Are handles for the atlas with foam grips less durable than rubber ones?

Foam provides a very high level of grip comfort, especially with long series and lower loads. However, clubs and training studios are more likely to rely on grips with a rubber finish, which are more resistant to intensive use and frequent cleaning. A good solution is to combine both types - foam grips for those who value comfort and rubber grips where maximum durability is important.

How do I choose handles for atlases for a commercial gym?

In commercial facilities, it is worth planning a set that includes several pieces of each key type: wide and narrow bars, triceps, one-handed grips, triceps cords and several dynamic grips. This will allow trainers to more precisely match the grip to the client's anatomy and training goal, and users will not have to wait for the 'only' grip available.

What is the delivery and installation of the handles for the atlas?

Grips are small accessories that usually arrive in standard courier packages. Installation is simply a matter of clipping them into the carabiner of the lift - so you can incorporate them into your training straight away. When outfitting an entire gym, it is worth planning a rack or hanger for the handles straight away, so that users have easy access to them and keeping the atlas area tidy is simpler.

Buy the best handles for your atlas at HMS today!

Do you want to select the atlas handles that will best fit your atlas, gate or lift - at home, personal training studio or club? Write to us - we'll suggest which atlas handle to choose to get the most out of your equipment and match the set to the users' training style.