Fat Bastard Barbell Co.

Fat Bastard Barbell Co. (FBBC) is a small American maker of thick-handle and rotating grip implements. Its range is built around support grip: axles, rotating handles, thick dumbbell handles and vertical bars, with some pinch tools. The company's site announced a change of ownership after nine years under its previous owner.

Products

Andrew's Axle. A non-revolving axle 2-3/8 inches thick, 7 feet long, weighing 37.5 lb. It carries the name of grip and strongman athlete Andrew Durniat, who inspired it. See Axle and Thick Bars.

Crusher rotating handles. Solid steel handles turning on bronze bushings, in sizes from 1.5 to 4 inches. See Rolling Handles: Types and Brands.

Pro Dumbbells. Inch-style thick-handled dumbbells with handles from 1.5 to 4 inches.

Saxon bars. Flat bars of 2.5 × 5 inches, and 2-inch versions, in 7 ft and 6 ft lengths.

Other tools. The Final Form vertical bar, with heads from 1 to 3 inches; the Climber Pinch, from 2 to 4 inches; and a Grab Ball. A 3-inch hub was listed as coming soon.

FBBC formerly made a strongman line, including the "Beastly Bastard" axle of 1-15/16 inches, which has been discontinued.

See also

• Axle and Thick Bars
• Rolling Handles: Types and Brands
• Support Grip: How to Train It
• Grip Equipment Makers

Sources

• Fat Bastard Barbell Co.: http://www.fatbastardbarbellco.com/welcome.html
• Andrew's Axle: http://www.fatbastardbarbellco.com/AndrewsAxle.html
• Crushers: http://www.fatbastardbarbellco.com/CRUSHERS.html