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New Episode of Grip Strength Radio

The latest episode of Grip Strength Radio is here. In this show, I go over a quick spattering of the rules for the events for GGC, to be held on August 30, 2008. Check this quick show out now and get the details you need to excel at GGC this year.

Click here to listen to the new episode.

Give it a Digg, HERE.

The Extra Degree

Make it happen, everyone.

Good Ink for IronMind

I really enjoyed reading this article on Dr. Strossen and his company, IronMind. They have been huge influences and supporters of Diesel Crew. Since 2004, we have received tremendous sponsorship packages from IronMind that have made countless grip athletes happy. My hat's off to Dr Strossen and everyone at IronMind.com!

Check out the article in the Sacramento Bee right here.

Unbelievable Kid

Check out Bam Bam and his amazing boxing skills

Get Ready to Deadlift 1000 lbs...Easily!

No need to train anymore, just use technology - Click Here

New Bending Article from Adam Glass!

Looking to start bending, but not sure where to start? Don't feel bad. It's hard to sort this stuff out sometimes.

Adam Glass has put together a nice progression of bending materials for the beginning bender at StraightToTheBar.com.

Digg it HERE

New Diesel Article!

It's time to spread the word about Nail Bending!


7 Reasons to Start Bending Nails

If you are looking for something to spice up your training routine, nail bending might just be the thing for you. Here are several of the benefits nail bending can bring you.

Give it a digg here.

On March 22, John Eaton and I traveled to Total Performance Sports in Everett Mass and competed in their Grip Assault contest. It was a big day for pinching! John lifted an awesome 228 pounds in the two hands pinch, and I chased the 247+ pound world record again.

Check this show out and see how everything fell into place for us.

Grip Strength Radio

Your Inspiration for Today!

Iowa Training!

Check out this intense training video - Click Here

Combat Core is Finally Released!

My latest project is done and the site is live! Check it out here

New Articles

New articles have been added to our articles page.

Mike T. Nelson, MS, CSCS - Get off the Foam Roller
Jedd Johnson - 5 Surprising Factors that Drive Training Results

New Diesel Articles

Ben Edwards - Beginning Bender's Program

Ben Edwards has set up bending programs for many athletes. He is one of the best at it and here he designs a program for the athlete just starting out. It's sure to get you on your way and most importantly, keep you free from injury.

Use your exclusive Grip Authority link to check out the rest of the recent articles added to the Grip Authority site!

Don't have your exclusive link yet? Sign up for the Grip Aurhority Newsletter NOW!

Your Inspiration for Today

From Yoana Snideman's Blog

Steroids in Cheerleading?

Check out this Yahoo story - Click Here

Article: Mobility - Even in the Lumbar Region?

Mike T. Nelson, MS, CSCS isn't afraid to stir up some controversy. In this article, he covers his views on what we should really be doing with our lumbar spine. Brace yourself.

Click here to read the article

New Q/A from the Spray Series

Q&A - In Season Shotput Training
Q&A - Advice on the NSCA Exam
Q&A - Immediate Ideas to Improve Your Program
Q&A - Creative Ideas for Our Service Men
Q&A - Squat Problems for Tall Athletes
Q&A - Workout Structure Tips

Brock

If you saw the last UFC or Spike's All Access, you might have seen Brock Lesnar training and fighting. I followed him through college and was always impressed how agile and fast he was for being such a monster. Check out Brock wrestling in college.

Got Complaints?

News Announcements

I have been working day and night on a new product that is sure to open a few minds around what torso strength is really all about. Just because someone has "six pack abs" doesn't mean they have developed the proficiency and strength to execute compound movements or to execute on the field. This new manual, Combat Core has been reviewed by some of the most respected strength professionals in the industry and the response has been overwhelming. Plus, the manual comes with a ton of bonuses!

I am going to try and get a few newsletters out tonight; one for the Spray Series and one for 3 new articles we have from Mike Nelson and Frank DiMeo

UPDATES February 10

The challenges continue with our ISP, but we are working together with them to get through them. There have been lots of things going on here at Diesel Crew!

On January 27th, Jedd organized his first Strongman contest, PowerFest, at the Williamsport YMCA. It was an excellent contest with Andrew Durniat from Wooster, Ohio, edging out John Dennis of Pittsburgh, PA, by .5 points to become the first PowerFest Champion. Check out the PowerFest Blog to find out more about this big event! Also, sign up for the Feedburner Newsletter on the page for updates. We plan on making PowerFest a much more common thing, building the sport of Strongman on the East Coast!

Several new Articles have been added on StraightToTheBar.com and our Articles Page as well, so have a look!


Did you catch the latest episode of Grip Strength Radio from last week? Intro to Crush

Keep coming back as it may take us a while to catch up on all our updates! By the time we get those done, it will be time to put more up, so stay tuned.

Major Grip Videos from Around the World

Andrew Durniat Lifts the Inch Dumbbell and the Blob at the same time

Jedd Johnson - 6 Tens Pinch

Tex Henderson - Double Inch Farmer's Walk at Sorinex

News Announcements

Sorry for the delay on updates for the site. We have been having problems with our ISP, but everything is resolved now.

We have a bunch of articles, updates to the Spray Series, a few new products and a ton of new things happening in 2008.

New Diesel Product Coming!

I am releasing a new product soon, it is geared toward combat athletes, but is an essential reference for all strength coaches. Keep an eye out!
Smitty

New Diesel Videos

Explosive GHR's

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NE3WU_ojA2c

New Diesel Videos

DIP SHRUGS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYYEFHL44W0

ULTIMATE TWO MINUTE SHOULDER WARM-UP COMPLEX

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCp-YynBEvE

STRAIGHT LEG SIT-UPS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcHI2rQ04EQ

JOUKA AHOLA HANGS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-QqShelgLA

BAND RESISTED PRESS

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHpl9MxImps

Grip Strength Radio - Gripmas Carol Grip Contest

Here is the latest show from Grip Strength Radio - this time a follow up to the Gripmas Carol Contest, organized by Chris Rice. Please Right Click and Save

If you want to see some video footage of the event, check out Napalm's Corner

DIESELCREW.com is your place for Grip Strength

A New Grip Article on StraightToTheBar.com



Click on the image above to read the latest installment in my series on training to lift the Inch Replica Dumbbell. In this installment - How to vary the pull path of the implement you use to bring about thick bar gains.

Diesel Shirts on Cafe Press

To better serve our customers, we have decided to move to Cafe Press for our clothing products. It has been difficult keeping up with demands of our clothing products, so we hope you will check out our page on CafePress.com. We will be working toward getting all of our past designs featured there. You will also now be directed to our Cafe Press page when you click on the Gear button on the left side of this page. If you have any questions, please let us know and we will be glad to help you out. Otherwise make sure to sneak those last few orders in so that your apparel arrives in time for Christmas.

Updates on PowerFest Strongman Contest

I just made some updates on the PowerFest page. These ones are related to information on the Farmers Hold and the Truck Pull.

Check it out here

New Diesel Websites

I just redesigned the Chaos site and the MMA site, check them both out down the left hand size of the homepage!
Smitty

New Diesel Articles

Jim Smith, CSCS - Dynamic Sledge Warm Up
Jim Smith, CSCS - Core Statics - Quick Exercise
Jim Smith, CSCS - Knife Game
Jim Smith, CSCS - Corporate Strength - Knowledge Management
Jim Smith, CSCS - Static Postural Assessments

Nail Bending eBook Special

From now until Christmas day, when you buy the Diesel Nail Bending eBook for $39.97 AND buy the same value of Fat Bastard Barbell Company Bending Stock, you get $10 back on both.

You can order the Diesel Nail Bending eBook HERE.

You can pick up your Fat Bastard Bending Stock HERE.

Now is the time to get started with your BENDING ADDICTION.

Upcoming Grip Contests

On December 9th, there will be two big grip contests going on. One is The Gripmas Charol, promoted by Chris Rice and takes place in Ohio. This contest will feature many of the top grip athletes in the eastern United States. I am going down to give it a try. To find out more, check out the Grip Contests section of the The Gripboard

Also, Alastair "BIG AL" Christie and Mike Daly will be promoting the Perth Grip Strength Challenge. Find out more HERE

The Adjustable Pinch set-up will be used at both contests. Will the record of 112.1kg fall on this colossal day of Grip? Stay tuned in two weekends' time...

New Diesel Videos

Swiss Ball Push-ups

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gskj86_ksNc

45 Degree Shrugs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QAnEwP1lJ0

Plate Pinch Progression

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SySn0M-mC0Q

Band Resisted Rack Pulls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMoZ5YvqRZo

A New Grip Article



My next installment on training for the Inch Dumbbell is up. Find out how to modify the load and speed of your repetitions to increase your thick bar strength.

Check it out at Straight to the Bar.

New Diesel Videos

Around the Worlds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJG3OMje-WU

Sledgehammer Walking

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgZsZ7vbAYw

Quick Grappler Sandbag Circuit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWH5YkMnkDY

GRex Holds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_5haC6S9k0

Happy Thanksgiving

We sent out a newsletter yesterday. Did you receive it? If you are not signed up, the form to do so is to the left, below the page banner. If you are signed up, but still received nothing, you may want to check your spam filter - it may have gone there. You should also white list our email address. Lastly, your email account may not be configured to receive html-format emails. Make that change in a hurry, because we unleashed our first issue of our brand new newsletter, the Strength and Fitness Newsletter yesterday.

We sent it out to all of our current lists, but if you would like to continue receiving the Strength and Fitness Newsletter, you must make sure you sign up with the form. There is a box you must check in order to get on the mailing list. If you looked yesterday and couldn't find it, check again today - it is there. Sorry about not having it there yesterday. My bad!

The Strength and Fitness Newsletter will be a collaborative effort between us at Diesel Crew and StraightToTheBar.com. We hope you choose Strength and Fitness.

We hope you had a most pleasant Thanksgiving yesterday. If you have any questions regarding the newsletter sign-up, please email me by clicking here.

New Grip Strength Articles



My next series of articles at StraightToTheBar.com will cover strategies for thick bar training, specifically for those who are training with the goal of lifting the Thomas Inch Replica Dumbbell.

Click HERE to find out what the Inch Replica Dumbbell is, and to find out the sinister traits that make it so difficult to lift.

Click HERE to see what kinds of implements you can use in your training to prepare for lifting the Inch if you do not have an Inch Replica.

More additions to this series are on the way.

-NAPALM-

Innovative Sled Training From Mike Fry

Check out this killer Sled Drag / Sandbag Carry combination from Mike at GrapplersGym.com!

Here's the video link: Please right click, save target as.


Our Sled Dragging Manual is packed with innovative training ideas like these. Click the image above to find out more...

New Diesel Videos

Shoulder Rehab / Warm-up - Muscle Snatch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_NlwXBs37E

Dynamic Effort Grip Training - Blockweight Tossing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSrPC6kl-ZI

Pinch Grip Strength Fundamentals

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi6qsnbJ_bA

Good Mornings

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1KzaEolrKk

The Spray Series - New Video / New Q&A / New Article

Check out The Spray Series new Q&A - Click Here

Check out The Spray Series new article - Click Here

Watch The Spray Series new video:

Coach 48 Highlights IV

Dynamic Hurdle Warm-up
Banded Single Leg RDLs
High Rack Power Cleans
Stone Lifting Without Stones
Swiss Bar Floor Press w/Chains
Isometric / Dynamic Push-ups
Standing Hammer Rows
Banded Tates
Fingal Fingers
Tire Flipped
Sled Dragging

For more elite strength and conditioning articles and information go to: http://www.dieselcrew.com/sprayseries.htm

Smitty
The Diesel Crew

The Spray Series - New Video!

EJ shows some new sick training in this new video!

ME Bench Workout
Chaos Bench Warmup with Kettlebells and Bands
Heavy DB Benching
Banded Pull-ups
Some classic Diesel sled dragging combinations, with some new ones from EJ!

Subscribe to their Youtube channel today - Click Here

Chaos Newsletter

We've resolved the issues with the Chaos website and it is now back online. If you want to pick up your copy of the Chaos Manual, do it now to beat the rush! Elite FTS is sending the Chaos newsletter out tomorrow morning! It contains 5 new articles from me on a variety of strength training topics and Jim Wendler's Chaos Manual review.
Smitty

UPDATE: Looks like the special "Smitty" newsletter with the new 5 articles will be rolling out on November 20th. I will keep you posted.
Smitty

New Diesel Site!

The Diesel Crew's Newest Site!
Announcing the Spray Series!

"It is an online community for coaches and athletes of all ages and levels to come and find information and advice on all aspects of Speed, Strength, and Conditioning. With some of the top strength coaches from across the country contributing valuable training insight it is our desire that the Spray Series become one of the leading resources for the sharing of knowledge and ideas for the benefit of your athletes and training programs so that they may be taken to new levels."
- Jason Spray MS, CSCS, SCCC, USAW -

Check out Team Spray's New Site! - Click Here

Q&A - Click Here

Ask Team Spray a question about strength and conditioning for football, basketball or any other sport - and get your question answered on the site!

Subscribe

Subscribe to Team Spray's Youtube Channel that is loaded with some of the most intense strength training footage you've ever seen! - Click Here

Team Spray

Jason Spray
Jason serves as the director of Strength and Conditioning at Middle Tennessee State University for the Men's basketball program.

EJ Leverette
E.J. is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders Men's Basketball and Football teams.

Drew Shea
Drew is a Certified Athletic Trainer responsible for Middle Tennessee State University's Men's basketball team.

New Diesel Videos

Grip Strength - Strap Holds

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx3yWKb3AeE

Homemade Tornado Ball

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I4as-mEGPM

Shoulder Rehab - Scarecrows

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY0TMsw7W74

New Article & Video

The Plow Lift - Article Featured on Cyberpump.com

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT ON FRIDAY!!!

Don't forget to check back on Friday - we have a couple of big annnouncements!

New Diesel Videos

Towel T-Bar Rows

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ4WHax1Low

Towel RDLs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04D625Rdao0

Hub Lifting - Adding Additional Weight

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHlkQLoTUlE

New Diesel Videos

Tates / JM Presses

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GQaG_hpcz0

How to Set a Gripper

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XaG1G80v4k

Hub Lifting

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySjOjpF1A5Q

Skiers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjb9lNWsxac

New Diesel Videos

Face Pulls


DB Snatch / DB Press Combo


Who is the most powerful S.O.B.? Let's find out!

Dave Bellomo, from MaxKettlebells.com and Diesel Crew will work together to promote the first annual Williamsport Powerfest on January 27,2008 in Williamsport PA. This spectacular event will include a strongman contest, a bench press contest, and other booths and side performers.

The Diesel Crew will be promoting the strongman contest. There will be 5 events:
    Log Press for Reps
    Farmer's Hold for Time
    Axle Deadlift for Reps
    Sandbag Carry for Distance
    Truck Pull

Who will be the PowerFest champion?

Check out The PowerFest Blog for more info!

For more information, email Jedd, or visit MaxKettlebells.com.

Shin Splints Rehab Protocol

Progression to more intense, high impact training sessions should be deliberate and periodized with attention spent to strengthening dorsi-flexion. The formation of shin splints or condition called Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS), general shin soreness, trauma or overload to musculature and connective structures - typically occur when progression and volume is too rapid.

Here are some tools and strategies to help alleviate and overcome shin splints.

Barefoot Warm-ups / Light Worksets
Take off your shoes for your dynamic warm-up and keep them off during your first few light worksets

Stretch
Gastroc / Soleus / Achilles

Strengthen
Dorsi-flexion / Inversion / Eversion
Tibialis Anterior / Peroneus Tertius / Extensor Digitorum Longus

Soft Tissue Work
Tennis Balls / Foam Roller
Plantar Fascia / Peroneals / Gastroc / Soleus

Ice Massage
Homemade Cryocup

Some other considerations:

  • Warm-up should be thorough ensuring CNS excitement and core temperature increase

  • Don't forget to improve soft-tissue quality all along entire kinetic chain

  • Work on improving hip mobility, in addition to, ankle mobility

  • Engage in ground based, multi-directional, compound and unilateral, bodyweight and resisted movements

  • Cold water submersion followed by soft-tissue modalities can be substituted for cryocup

  • Band tensions can be increased as strength and proficiency of movement improves

  • All movements should engage a full range of motion to ensure optimal muscle fiber recruitment and strength in greater articulations, i.e. strength mobility

  • Backyard Bastard Bash 2007 Videos


    7-inch Edgin - 7-inch by 5/16-inch Grade 5 Bolt

    Feats of Strength

    See more at Napalm's Corner

    New Diesel Videos

    DB Band Lockouts


    Band Resisted DB Bench Press


    New Diesel Videos

    RDL to High Pull

    Modified Bradford Press

    Sumo RDL's

    Quick Abs

    The Diesel Newsletters

    Please take a moment to make sure you are signed up for all of our newsletters. We are going to begin a new one called the Strength and Fitness Newsletter - a collaborative effort with Scott Bird from Straighttothebar.com and Diesel Crew. If you've seen his site, you know only the best in current information is included. Likewise for the Strength and Fitness Newsletter. We are also going to begin pushing out more editions of the Grip Strength newsletter, focusing entirely on Grip training articles, the sport of Grip, Grip feats, and everything else related to Grip. You DO NOT want to miss any of this information. Sign up now - the sign-up block is to the left, right below the blue pondering demon and above the Chaos Training image. Make sure you check the boxes of each of the newsletters you want to be included in!

    Lots of New Videos

    Shoulder Rehab Protocol Video - provides a nice 7 day structure to return back to full strength!

    Quick Upper Body Warm-up - this warm-up only takes a copy minutes, but you'll be sweating and ready to go...

    Heavy Serratus Work - as Bill Hartman stated in his blog, direct rotator work and targeting the support musculature of the shoulder should not be restricted to light weights!

    Advanced Torso Training - this video shows a few techniques you might not have seen. It demonstrates one exercise from the Core Statics series.

    One Leg Squats with Chains - I currently have been working with this exercise to improve my ankle mobility and knee strength

    Check out the DieselTube.


    Leith Darkin - How to Bulletproof Your Client
    Mike Davis DPT, ART - The Essence of Bulletproofing
    Jason Spray MS, CSCS, SCCC - Basketball - Contact or Collision
    Mike Kamal, CSCS - Bringing Back the Shoulders


    Have you ever wondered: What is the hardest gripper? Where do my grippers lie? What grippers can I get to bridge the gap between what I am closing now and my goal gripper? If you have, then click the link below to check out my latest article on Straight to the Bar:
    THE GRIPPER HIERARCHY

    Lots of New Videos

    Check out the DieselTube.

    Escalating Worksets and Squat Cleans from the Hang

    Here are two new videos for you. Special thanks to Malcolm for the great feedback! Also, if you want to see Eli and my push/pull workout from this week check it out on the DieselTube.
    Here is the overview

    1A) Close Grip Bench
    Felt weak on these...
    1B) Tbar Rows
    Worked up to four plates and a quarter
    2A) Incline Bench
    Felt weak on these...
    2B) Pull-ups
    Eli hit six reps at a bodyweight of 280
    3A) One Arm Rows
    Worked up to 6 reps with 165 on the loadable handle
    3B) Face Pulls
    Hit two versions
    4A) Shrugs
    Felt weak on these...
    4B) DB Curls
    Worked up to 75's for 3, felt weak on these...
    Recovery
    Speed Bag
    Foam roller/tennis ball
    Quad Stretch

     

     

     

     

     


     

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