The grips are part of the basic equipment of every CrossFitter. But, as a beginner, you may wonder: do I need grips to start CrossFit? The PicSil blog is here to answer this question. We have all been beginners in CrossFit and we all arrive at the box completely lost, without understanding a word of what the coach explains. And we are more lost when you see others running out to get their backpack to grab wristbands, tape or grips. As a beginner in CrossFit , you may wonder if you need specific material to start training.

First of all, common sense

Before you start sharing the entire CrossFit kit, try the sport of fitness for a while to see if you like it. You need to discover those sensations of exercising with your hands, of feeling the bar when lifting and working on your grip on the rack. In other words, you literally have to do it. If you see that the classes are passing and you are getting hooked (which surely happens), then you can consider purchasing material.

Grips to start in cross training

After several gymnastics classes, your hands will surely hurt and you will even have minor injuries . It's a good time to buy street shoes for classes . There are a multitude of models that adapt to the needs of each athlete. At PICSIL , we have created four models of grips that evolve with athletes, no matter what phase they are in. For beginners, we have developed the Raven Grips . The new model of PicSil grips is characterized by being a perfect model to start in this functional sport and even in gymnastics or calisthenics .

Raven Grips, what features do they have?

If you take a look at the comparison of PICSIL street guards you will see the four models that we have at your disposal in the online store. But if you are going to start CrossFit, the Raven Grips are the best option.

• They offer high protection for your hands.
• They have a high resistance to follow you in your first pull-ups.
• Its thickness is 1mm so that they do not interfere with your grip.
• They are very light .
• Their durability is high, so they will accompany you until you are a gymnastics professional.

• Available with 2 or 3 holes.
• Hypoallergenic.
• Vegan since they are made with synthetic leather.
• Own and patented design by PICSIL.
• Made in Spain in our workshops in Navarra.

When to use street shoes?

• If you play gymnastics in class: warm-up, skill and in the WOD itself.
• If you have any injuries or to prevent them : wounds, hard calluses, very dry and damaged hands.
• If you are not yet used to the Olympic bars and you hurt yourself while lifting.
• If you need to improve your grip during the WOD, beyond gymnastics.

At first you may not need them or you may not like using them, but over time you will understand why all the veterans in your box have a pair of grips in their backpack. As a last recommendation, we will tell you that buying grips to start in CrossFit, like those from PicSil, is a long-term investment that will give you life in those gymnastic wods.

Have you already tried the Raven Grips or any other PICSIL grip model?

Tell us in the comments.