By Pete Sisco    PrecisionTraining.com 

Fact: These lifting hooks are a necessity! They are not just a gadget or an accessory…if you’re doing deadlifts, shrugs or lat pulldowns without these hooks you are absolutely, positively cheating yourself out of huge gains in your shoulder and upper and lower back development!!  

And I can prove it! 

Testing in the Gym 

Before I tell you about how we tested these lifting hooks, let me explain why everyone needs them. The strength of your grip is determined by the muscles in your hands. But your hand muscles are not nearly as strong as the muscles in your lower and upper back or in your traps and shoulders. So when you do an exercise like a barbell shrug, deadlift or a lat pulldown, you have to stop the exercise because of grip fatigue rather than total exhaustion of the target muscle. You might not think this is true…but you’re about to see proof. Lifting hooks distribute some of the load off of your fingers and onto your wrists and hands so you can hold on to heavier weights for a longer time. (That means more weight AND more reps per set.) 

If you know anything about how I think and work you know that I always want numbers to back up claims. You have to measure so you can objectively quantify the benefits of an exercise or a technique. 

So when I received my first pair of 1 Ton Hooks for evaluation I headed straight for my local gym to have random test subjects try out these hooks under real gym conditions. What happened? Honestly…they were absolutely blown away! 

See, the way to really test something like this is to measure how much you can lift with them and compare that to how much you can lift without them. But there is a serious limitation here! If you do your first set to absolute failure with the hooks…and completely exhaust a specific muscle group…and then remove the hooks and try to do a second set without them it's very obvious you’ll be substantially weaker on your second set and the true value of the hooks will be greatly exaggerated.  

What to do? 

Well…what if we tested the opposite way? What if we had test subjects lift to absolute failure without the hooks…then slapped the hooks on to see what they could do when their muscles were now pre-exhausted? Wow! That would be one tough test!....so that’s what we did.

"Hey, everybody! Look at me!

You really have to appreciate how hard these guys tried on their first set without the hooks. They knew their effort was being measured by me…and there were other guys standing next to them waiting for their turn at the test…so each guy really gave it everything as we all stood over him and coaxed him on and counted his reps out loud in a crowded gym! I really think these guys set personal records without the hooks just because of the audience and the encouragement. Wouldn’t you? They squeezed out every rep they could until total failure. 

Then…after that all-out performance on their first set…the subjects put on the 1-Ton Hooks and did a second set.  

What happened? 

They ALL lifted more weight and completed more reps!! A lot more. In fact, they averaged a 98% increase in the total weight lifted on their second set!! Remember, that’s after they pre-exhausted themselves going to full failure using no hooks on the first set! 

Here’s a graph to show the total tonnage increase in weight lifted by the test subjects: 

And that’s not the only key measurement. The average increase in intensity of muscular output was 62%! If you understand anything about strength training, you know that intensity of muscular output is the single most important factor in developing more muscle mass and strength. Period.

  Test Summary: 

So if you are training without these hooks you’re leaving a 62% increase in muscle building stimulation on the table…every workout!!

Let me ask you a question. 

How many six inch spikes could you drive into a pine board in one minute? OK, got that number in your head? Now...how many spikes could you drive in one minute if you couldn't use a hammer? 

Big difference, isn't it? 

So is a hammer a gimmick?

A hammer is a necessary carpenter's tool. The hooks are a necessary weightlifter's tool. The average guy can lift 98% more weight per set with the hooks. That is a huge advantage! It means much higher intensity and much more muscle growth stimulation. We lift weights to stimulate muscle growth. You get more stimulation using the hooks. It's that simple.

You wouldn't dream of driving spikes without a hammer, so stop trying to lift heavy weights without hooks.

Comfort

You can only hoist really heavy iron when the hooks are comfortable. If they bind up or dig into you they defeat the whole purpose. These hooks are super comfortable. I performed a 730-pound lift and completely let go of the bar letting only the hooks, not my grip, support the dangling bar. No discomfort at all! (Note: I’m not suggesting you try that dangerous test…I did it at my own risk under safe conditions. You should not do it at all.) My point is these 1-Ton Hooks allow you to hoist weight to the limits of your genetic potential without discomfort. 

No other lifting hooks are this comfortable. Look at the cheap foam padding in popular hooks: 

Compare the above image to the thick Neoprene padding of the 1-Ton Hooks:

And that’s not the only quality issue. Take a look at this photo I took of a pair of popular hooks that were sent back to me several years ago. When trainees start hoisting the big iron, this is what can happen to the buckle of common lifting hooks:

Compare the above image to the 12-Gauge solid steel one piece buckle on the 1-Ton Hooks:

And the 1-Ton Hooks have full adjustability, not just in the wrist but also in the distance from your wrist to the palm of your hand. No other hooks offer this important, power maximizing feature!

Quality That’s Guaranteed for Life!

The 1-Ton Hooks come with a 90-day “no questions asked” satisfaction guarantee. If you don’t like them for any reason, just send them back to the manufacturer and get a full money back refund. (Less shipping)

Also, if the 1-Ton Hooks ever break, bend, wear out or otherwise show signs of defect, the manufacturer will replace them free of charge for life! (Excluding shipping)

What 1 Ton Hook Users Say:

“Using weights that were impossible!”

Since getting the hooks you sent me I have noticed a 30% increase in my training.  Not only am I able to add more reps but with the ability to comfortably use more weight I feel that I am able to maximize each training session to the fullest. It’s hard to believe that such a simple tool like the 1 Ton Hooks could allow you to use the weight that was impossible with just gloves and straps.  I would tell anyone who is looking for that one thing to take your training to the next level or just starting out that this is the easiest and most simple investment to make.

Jack P.

“Greater gains than ever!”

I love the new hooks that I purchased from your web site. They are much more comfortable than the hooks that I had before.  Due to the increased level of comfort I am able to shrug and dead lift significantly more weight and I'm making greater gains than ever. Thank you very much for developing such a great product.

Dr. Bill T

“Six times as many reps!!...with a heavier weight!”

Just wanted to let you know how great the hooks are working fantastic. Before the hooks, I was able to pull shoulder shrugs with a max of 365 lbs. for around 5 reps before my grip would fail and start to slip, I always felt I could perform more reps, but out of fear of dropping the weight I would rack it. Now with the 1-Ton Hooks I am pulling 405 lbs. for 3 sets of 10 and my friends at work are saying “Man your shoulders are getting bigger.” That's what I’m talking about!  The hooks are extremely comfortable, because of the thick padding, no pain on the wrist or hands while pulling the weight. 

Vern F.

“You can’t function without them.”

If you're gonna do PFT (like me) or SCT you HAVE to have these, otherwise, you're killing your workout. [I recommend 1 Ton Hooks] everyday of the week to any lifter that uses PFT or SCT. You can't function in these workouts without them. There is no way to push yourself through the plateau if you don't have them.

 Brandon S.

 “Comfort that allows you to reach your potential.”

My Power Factor went up 692 lbs./min. and my Power Index went up a full seven points!!  I love the hooks, they give me complete control over the bar, and allow me to concentrate on lifting the weight. No more struggling to hold on to the bar, losing my grip when I could have pumped out more reps!! They are comfortable, affordable, well made, and let me lift to my potential...All I can say is Thanks Pete!!!

Doug E.

“A 90 pound increase on first workout!”

I went from 225lbs. shrug to 315lbs. shrug on my first workout with the hooks. Overall these are the best hooks I have ever used. I would recommend them to everyone to try. Don't let the price discourage you. Hooks at half the price are half as good. 

Brian P.