I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked this up, but I'm glad I did. It's a truly brilliant MOB tool that fulfills a unique role that nothing else really can. The outer surface is extremely tacky (especially against bare skin), which really lets you "grab" onto muscles and stretch them out laterally in a way that a foam roller can't. The outer foam layer is fairly stiff and thick enough to provide some padding, but it is overall very sturdy and rigid. I'm around 175 lbs and I can stand on it without any noticeable deflection. The structural support doesn't extend the entire length, and there is a bit more flexibility on the last 1/2" or so of the "fingers", which helps get in-between the ribs or under the scapula. Most mobility tools are round or cylindrical (foam rollers, lacrosse balls, barbell, etc.), which requires you to balance or position yourself on top of them to apply significant force. The genius of this tool, and what really sets it apart from everything else, is the shape. The mostly flat surface of the hand lets you pin down a large area all at once and really dig in without the need to roll back and forth. It also makes loosening up connective tissue a breeze, since you can "drag" around a huge chunk of muscle with very little force due to the tackiness of the hand. I have found this especially effective for restoring mobility to large, flat muscles like the abs, lats, and all smaller chest muscles around the ribs. The hand is slightly concave on one face, and convex on the opposite side which adds a lot of utility. The concave side is great for the limbs because the inward curve helps to center/keep in place whatever you're mobilizing, while the convex side I find more useful for the core. The "finger tips" can be used for digging into narrow spaces (under the scapula especially) or reaching deep into large muscle groups. The side of the hand is also fantastic for 'karate-chopping' hip joints or hamstrings. The hand can be used on its own, but it really shines when it's anchored down on a rack. This is great for a few reasons - first, you can relax and focus on mobilizing without needing to use muscles to balance or move yourself around the way you need to on a foam roller or ball. Secondly, you can apply a much wider range of force. For lighter pressure, position yourself next to the hand and gently lean into it or over top of it. For greater pressure, you can place it down low and really lean into it or place yourself underneath and "squat"/push-up into the hand. Third, by creative use of the rack and bench, you have tremendous flexibility with how you choose to mobilize. For example, you can incorporate bands from nearly any angle to create some traction, use the rack for balance, or - my favorite - lie down on a bench and use the hand to "scoop" into tight muscles in your core, on your back, or underneath your scapula. In summary, this goofy-looking hand is a brilliantly designed product and unique tool which enables mobilization in ways that nothing else can. This is undoubtedly my favorite Rogue product, and I highly recommend everyone pick one up and see how awesome it is. As a last bit of advice, it took me a while to figure out how to utilize this tool since its unique and not quite like any other mobility tool that I own. It looks like such a simple device, but I have found so many uses that weren't immediately obvious, and I would encourage you to think outside the box and be creative when trying to find out how to incorporate it into your mobility routine.

Gets that spot, you know the one you can’t reach and feels like you need an elbow or something…

They'll laugh and tell you it looks kinky, and say "Shouldn't you leave those sorts of toys at home?". But you won't care, because you'll be relieving decades-old tension. I love this thing so much. I start it up around my shoulder-height, then slowly move it down a few notches again and again, getting different spots, until I get to my calves. It's especially good for getting beneath the outside of the shoulder blades (especially if you can hang your arm above it), and deep into your upper glutes and hip flexors. I also use it to get deep tissue in my quads near the knees, which has really been helping relieve my knee issues. Totally worth it! Really life-changing!

I have a chronic issue with shoulder mobility, and this is the first mobility tool that has ever really helped. I am able to do overhead squats again!

The only reason this isn't a 5* for me is that the rubber has worn down over time to the point of tearing. I can hold it in place and maintain functionality but obviously not ideal. If not for that, it would absolutely be 5*. I absolutely love it, especially for my delts. I will absolutely be buying a new one when they come available.

It's the best I've found. Please never stop making this item.

Admittedly, I was skeptical of this at first. After reading through reviews I decided to make the purchase and I’d recommend this to anyone. Versatile and happy a unique ability to reach those problem areas that a lacrosse ball or even my Kabuki Boomstick can’t hit.

The Hand is another idea so clever, so simple, so utterly and completely useful that I'm sure that I invented it first. (Other useful things that I'm sure I've invented: clothing, the wheel, rockets, and ice cream.) Like many others here, I too have developed several hard-to-target tissues from years of movement at the expense of sufficient mobility-work; this device addresses all of those issues - and then some..."Hand"ily (yes, I am proud of that). There are three problems with it, however. One, it's the shape of a (HUGE) tongue. Two, it's the color of a (normal) tongue. Three, it should have a thumb to make it look more like a hand and less like a...well, you get the idea. (Bonus: adding a "thumb" would also expand the seating-options at your facility for crybabies and knuckle-draggers.) All kidding aside(?), if you prefer tools that do what they promise and won't give up on you even though you're not perfect (Brenda is WRONG about me), then buy one of these gizmos and use it carefully; there's a good chance it'll help with your mobility issues, and put you in a mood you won't hate. (Pro tip: leaving it affixed to a rig "palm-side" up at your gym may encourage members to leave it spare change, and/or inspire the true creeps in your facility, making them easier to target for cancellation - and/or dating - as your tastes dictate.)