Does your tape burst in the middle of a WOD? Then you're not using the right one.

Anyone who's done pull-ups, snatches, cleans, or muscle-ups in a WOD knows what it's like to end up with cracked fingers, a peeling palm, and a crumbling grip. The solution? A good tape.

But not all tape is worth it.

And if you use a bad one, you'll know it quickly: it peels off with sweat, doesn't grip anything, or worse, cuts off your circulation.

In this article we explain how to choose the perfect tape for CrossFit , what types exist , what it's really for , and why our Jungle Warps (Pack x3) is not just another tape, but a tool to train without excuses.

Why use tape in CrossFit?

Because training without protection is like Russian roulette. Especially if you're doing high-volume movements or heavy lifting.

The tape is used for:

• Protect fingers and palms from constant friction (bar, kettlebell, rope, rings).
• Avoid blisters or popped calluses during long WODs.
• Improve grip on hook grips in weightlifting.
• Keep bandages or reinforcements in place when you already have a wound.

It's not just for "when you're hurt." It's for performing better without fear of being left halfway through the WOD with an open wound.

Types of tape you can find (and why not all of them work)

1. Medical or pharmacy tape

Cheap. Very easy to find. And very useless. It peels off with sweat, has no elasticity, and by the second burpee you're done with it.

Not recommended for CrossFit.

2. Kinesiology tape

It's good for injuries and muscle support, but it's not intended for intense friction or grip. It can help in very specific cases, but it's not its purpose.

3. CrossFit-specific tape

Here we talk about another league:

• Powerful, sweat-resistant adhesive.
• Just enough elasticity to prevent circulation from being cut off.
• Rough texture to improve grip.
• Easy to cut, apply and remove.

The real tape, the one that works, is the one that lasts a full WOD and makes you forget you're even wearing it... until you realize you haven't destroyed your hands .

What should a good CrossFit tape have?

• Powerful adhesive , but without leaving sticky residue when removed.
• Controlled elasticity : neither rigid like cardboard nor like chewing gum.
• Sweat resistance : If it peels off after five minutes, it's useless.
• Texture designed for grip : it should help you, not slip.
• Practical format : you don't need scissors or to be a neurosurgeon to put it on.

Why use Monkey Grip Jungle Warps?

Because that's what we designed them for. So you don't fail in the middle of a WOD because of a tape that disintegrates with sweat.

• They come in a pack of 3 , so you don't run out.
• They have the grip you need , even with magnesium.
• You cut it with your hand , you don't need scissors.
• They can last an entire WOD without coming loose.
• And yes, the design is also killing.

Watch Jungle Warps (Pack X3)

When to use tape?

• Hook grip in weightlifting (cleans, snatches).
• Pull-ups, toes to bar, muscle-ups.
• Rope: climbs and descents that burn.
• Long, high-volume WODs (Murph, for example).
• Days with wounds or sensitive skin (repair mode).

You don't have to use it every day. But in certain workouts, the tape can be the difference between finishing or falling through the cracks.

Conclusion: Your skin doesn't regenerate itself in 10 minutes.

The tape isn't an extra. It's a key tool if you're serious about training.

And at Monkey Grip we're not going to give you just any tape.

We give you a tape designed for real CrossFit . That holds up. That grips. That takes care of you.

So if you don't want to end up with your hands in a mess every week, you know where to start.