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The Diesel Crew's new website!

www.TheGripAuthority.com

Dedicated to the development of Grip and its application to sport!

Articles, videos, demos, explainations, ebooks (coming soon!) and much more - all for you and your athletes!

Diesel Interviews

Check out the recent audio interview with Josh Hewitt from Top Form Fitness in Toronto. Josh is a trainer and strongman competitor who talks about how to get more media exposure in your area and how to networks with local doctors, high schools and colleges. Click Here.

Diesel Crew Articles

    Date: August 2006 Jim Smith, CSCS, CFT, USAW - The P-40 Warhawk and the Athlete

Rick Walker's Athlete: Brandon Krug - Part II
YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE THIS!!! - CHECK OUT BRANDON KRUG PART II - this kid has some serious ups. Jumping outside the paint and skying over a chair to throw it down - is amazing - especially at 5'11"!!! Great job Brandon and great job Rick Walker Strength Systems


John Mannino hooked us up with a sick 400 Pound Atlas Stone with an off-center lead weight in the center. If you push it, it wobbles around all over the place. Watch those toes. Click the image above to see the official first lift.


Jedd and Brad competed at the 7th Annual Wise Physical Therapy Strongman Contest on Saturday. Below are the videos.



Matt Dawson, a nationally ranked shot put competitor won this event in his first Strongman encounter. Congratulations, Matt! To see the full results, click the image above for the full scorecard, provided by Grant Buhr at Ontario Strongman.


DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO THIS WEEKEND? COME TO A STRONGMAN CONTEST!

The Diesel Crew will be in New Castle, PA for the Wise Wellness Physical Therapy's 7th Anual Strongman Contest.



Too far to drive? In the New England area, Total Performace Sports is promoting the Massachusetts State Strongman/Woman Championships.



Can't stand the Boston traffic?

Graham Bartholemew is promoting the Maryland's Strongest Man contest. Our buddies Dan Cenidoza and Luke Whippo will be trying for some new personal bests.

Hope you enjoy the summer weekend watching or competing in a Strongman Contest!


You never heard about all the fun we had in Juniata? Well, you better GET YOUR BUTT over to our Newsletter Archive and check out the run-down. Click the Bad Ass above to browse the bulletin, or click this link to go to the full Newsletter Archive.

Jedder and Eli making the headlines over at Fat Bastard Barbell


Jedd and Eli recently made the Fat bastard Bending lists. Jedd is ready to certify on the
IronMind Red Nail, and will be lining that up sometime down the line. Eli is already on the list - he was the first teenager to make it. Look for further videos to come of PR bends.

Diesel Crew Articles

    Date: August 2006 Pete Koch, NSCA CPT, NASM SFS - What is F.A.S.T?
    Date: August 2006 Ian Middleton, BSc - Functional Training of the Core
    Date: August 2006 Jim Smith, CSCS - Core Statics II
    Date: August 2006 Jim Smith, CSCS - Core Statics I

Had a cool idea for a video - check it out. Non-Conventional training for the 2006 athlete. Blockweights, atlas stones, sick abdominal training with a grip focus, sledgehammers, sandbags, kettlebells, thick ropes, sleds - you know - all stuff DIESEL

Rick Walker's Athlete: Brandon Krug
Brandon is a student at Penn State DuBois campus. This incredible kid is ONLY 5 ' 11 "!!! Drop stepping and dunking with 2 hands - unbelievable - a testiment to his hard work and Rick's training!

Tired of those old phone books laying around?
Send them to Diesel Crew! We'll take care of them for you.



Click the image above to see Smitty "recycling" a phone book Dan Cenidoza sent us from Maryland, called the Super Pages - over 2000 pages of phonebook that Cenidoza no longer has to worry about cluttering up his house! Address at bottom of page.

Jedd and Brad will travel to the Y-Zone in New Castle, PA, on August 5, to compete in Wise Wellness Physical Therapy's 7th Anual Strongman Contest. Events include:

    Log Press - 220 pounds - Max Reps in 90 seconds
    Keg Carry - 5 Kegs Loaded onto 5 foot platform
    Industrial Tire Flip - 780 Pounds flipped for 25 Yards
    Hercules Hold/Stone Throw - Both events have been reported
    Farmers Walk and Drag - Reportedly must Farmer's Walk 320 Yards, then Pull an SUV!!!
    Dead Lift - 500 Pound Boat Trailer Deadlift for Reps

Jedd went last year and had a great time. Really looking forward to it again this year.
We will have the Inch Dumbbell, Grippers, and maybe some Nails with us. Those are always in the car. If you want us to bring anything else for some fun after the contest, better get ahold of us! Contact info at the bottom of the page. See you there!

Check out Rocky getting Diesel!
Laterals with chains, Medicine Ball pushups, Kettlebell presses - Rocky is getting sick with his workouts! He must be a big Diesel fan!

Dan Cenidoza came up in May and showed us how a they do it down in Baltimore. 100 snatches with a 24kg Kettlebell .

Diesel Crew Articles

    Date: July 2006 Guy Jones Dip Pt. Nlc1 - The Philosophy of Strength
    Date: July 2006 DAVID W. MORGAN, MA, CSCS-D*, NSCA-PT-D* - Interval Training with Kettlebells for Combat Athletes

Got our hands on some 70D nails recently and Eli decided to murder one as soon as he saw it! Watch closely, as this video is interspersed with footage of a radioactive spider working its way to bite Eli's hand while he is lifting an Atlas Stone. (Click Image Above)


MORE BENDING:

The Inch Dumbbell was invented by Thomas Inch, a performing strongman from many, many years ago. Replicas of this historic beast weigh 173 lbs. While a normal 173 lb dumbbell doesn't sound too offensive, when you consider that the Inch Replica has a nearly 2.5-inch diameter handle and is made of cast iron, you can appreciate why only a handful have successfully pulled it to their shoulder and pressed it overhead. Jedd's been working on it for nearly 3 years. Here is what he calls a CHEAT CONTINENTAL PUSH PRESS.

Got a chance to play with a few big Kettlebells at MAX Kettlebells in Williamsport, PA. I snatched the 115 lb KB and turned a missed snatch attempt on a 130 lber into a clean and jerk. Don't worry, next time, I won't miss the 130...trust me!

Diesel Crew Articles

    Date: July 2006 Jim Smith, CSCS, CFT, USAW - Corporate Strength - Six Sigma
    Date: July 2006 Jim Smith, CSCS, CFT, USAW - Corporate Strength - Projects

The GLOBAL GRIP CHALLENGE 2006 IS HISTORY!

We have 3 new United States Grip Champions!

    Men's Open (Large Hand): Chad Woodall
    Men's Open (Small Hand): Scott George
    Women's Open Division: Jes Brock

Chad Woodall set a new World Record on the European Vertical Bar lift - 382.5 pounds! To see a picture of this record-breaking lift, check out IronMind.com News

Check out some videos from the contest Anson posted:

CHECK OUT THE FINAL SCORESHEET - CLICK HERE

Diesel Crew Articles

    Date: June 2006 Leith Darkin - Grip Strength Training
    Leith has given us a great article discussing cheap, easy ways to incorporate grip specific training into your typical workouts!

Juniata write-up and videos coming in a couple days from the NSCA PA State Clinic.

Diesel Crew Articles

    Date: June 2006 Jim Smith, CSCS, CFT, USAW - Corporate Strength - Gartner
    Date: June 2006 Jedd Johnson, CSCS - Improving Your Technique on the Log - Part I

Cenidoza BE-MORE TRAINING and Luke came up and worked on a project with us and then came over to the Diesel compound. We had a great time just hanging out and working our way through every piece of equipment we have. Card tearing, spike bending, phone book tearing, kettlebell throwing and everything else you can think of...Enjoy

Diesel Crew Articles

    Date: June 2006 Mike Hanley, RKC - What is Effort?

Diesel Crew Articles

    Date: June 2006 Mike Davis, DPT, ART - Understanding Your Shoulders
    Date: June 2006 Jedd Johnson, CSCS - Improving Your Technique on the Log - Part I

The Diesel Crew's Building the Ultimate MMA Athlete is Done!!!. Finally! I can't believe it! I have spent night and day working on this project and the response has been overwhelming. I announced it in our newsletter yesterday - and we sold out in a day and a half!!!

All of you have been so supportive and I really appreciate it. I cannot believe how many people have supported us since the beginning and now - as we build our products - you continue to support us. I sent out so many orders today - my head is spinning! I have just ordered another huge printing of the manual and can't wait for all of you to receive it!

Finally able to hit the infamous feat. Preceded by Eli and then Jedd, bending a RED was a long journey for me. The crush almost killed me because I couldn't get my fingers interlocked to finish it - it was still too wide. I rewrapped it and crushed it. NEVER GIVE UP!

You'd be hard pressed to find a grip feat Jedd can't do - but there is only one problem I have...it is that he makes it look so easy. Trust me, front levering an 8lb sledge and holding it there and this card tearing technique with this deck (freaking tough!) is amazing.

Diesel Crew Articles

    Thomas Phillips - The Science Behind the Grip and Rip - cool article discussing deadlift techniques
    Frank DiMeo - Hydration - How does being properly hydrated affect your spine?

Here is Rick almost hitting his goal of 700 lb in the deadlift with this tribute to Elite FTS.

Here is Rick's CHASING ELITE video. He is preparing for the IPA Worlds in York, PA on July 22-23rd..

The Kumite Classic showcases multiple sports & fitness events all under one roof, for fans worldwide to enjoy. Now with a seven year proven track record, the extravaganza offers a completely unique and interactive health expo with an estimated expected traffic flow of thousands of spectators, athletes, and industry professionals over the two day event.

Check back soon for a big announcement regarding this year's Kumite Classic. For now, check out the spectacle's website: KumiteClassic.com

NEED CEU'S? GET TO JUNIATA!

TEAM DIESEL will once again be representing at the NSCA Pennsylvania State Clinic at Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA. Jedd and I rocked the house with "Grip Strength - The Forgotten Element of Functional Training" in 2004 and "n- Planar Force Production" in 2005.

CHECK IT OUT - CLICK HERE

Have you heard the news?!?

On June 24th, the Diesel Crew along with the Tarheel Duo of Anson Castelvecchi and Scott George, will promote the Global Grip Challenge (GGC), contested at the Sorinex Grip Compound in Irmo, SC.

The events will be:

    1.) Grippers: Credit Card Set
    2.) Two Hand Pinch
    3.) Vertical Bar Lift
    4.) Blob Medley
    5.) Rolling Thunder Face Off for Max Reps

Do you have a Grip of a Champion? Don't sing it - Bring it! Fill out your entry form and send it in TODAY!

Entry Form and Rules

Diesel Crew Articles

    Leith Darkin - Fighting Fit - great, detailed article discussing energy pathways, circuits and conditioning concerns
    Martyn Girven - Squat and Deadlift Variations - Find out what the "RAT TRAP" is....you've never seen these exercises BEFORE!

Diesel Crew Articles

    Jerry Shreck - Rotational Force - the University of Bucknell Strength Coach mixes proprioception and core engagement in this article. Jerry is a prolific speaker that brings the house down with his "Junkyard Training Series".
    Jerry Shreck - Functional Injury Preventation - Shoulder Complex

Did you get our latest newsletter? Check out what you missed! - CLICK HERE

MORE STRONGER THAN ALL VIDEOS

STRONGER THAN ALL - MEDLEY

STRONGER THAN ALL - DEADLIFT / LOG

STRONGER THAN ALL - INCH MEDLEY

STRONGER THAN ALL - CHAIN YOKE

STRONGER THAN ALL PROFILE - DONALD TRACY

Donald, an APA powerlifter, is pulling weight at 70 years young - CHECK OUT HIS STORY

STRONGER THAN ALL

STRONGER THAN ALL - WORLD SERIES OF GRIP COMPILATION

STRONGER THAN ALL - ROB "CONAN" ORLANDO

STRONGER THAN ALL - THE BREAKFAST CLUB

Show us your articles and presentations! Are you a strength coach, fitness professional or physical therapist? Do you want to be apart of the Diesel network and get promoted on the site and in our famous newsletter! - CLICK HERE

Just got done with a kick ass MMA article that is off the chain - trust me - you haven't seen anything like it before. Many of the best strength coaches in the world are contributing to an MMA manual coming out soon - and my article will one section in this manual!

Things are hectic here at DIESEL, and we are getting busy. GRAPPLING CONDITIONING II has been flying off the shelves and it is being reprinted right now - don't hesistate to get your copy today - Click Here.

I have currently locked myself in the dungeon and am working on a monster - Diesel Crew's - BUILDING THE ULTIMATE MMA ATHLETE. It will be Diesel Crew's biggest ebook to date will cover all aspects of training including strength and conditioning development, flexibility concerns, rehabilitation concerns, training templates and some of the most insane, never before seen Diesel exercises that will bring the pain. Don't miss out or you'll be knocked out.

The FIRST Underground Seminar took place on Sunday, March 19th. What happened? The sold out seminar presented the most evolutionary strength coaches in the business - tossing stones, dominating sandbags, training with thick ropes, tearing cards, bending steel with their hands and killing kettlebells... and that was just the hands on...

The presentations discussed aspects of conditioning, odd object lifting, multi-planar kettlebell training and much more...

CHECK OUT JEDD'S WRITE-UP!

Two weeks ago, the Diesel Crew, along with Jason C. Brown of kettlebellathletics.com, joined forces with Underground Strength Coach, Zach Even-esh. In front of 40 eager participants, all three forces combined for an unforgettable experience.

Zach started the day off, speaking on the training of young athletes. Zach talked about the importance of training young athletes with a variety of stimuli, and getting them brutally strong!

Jason showed a variety of hands-on kettlebell techniques. By the end of his segment, some of the audience was begging for mercy from this master of kettlebells.

The Diesel Crew rounded out the speaking portions, talking about the the basics of the Diesel Method, and how to apply this approach to an athletic training program.

Just when everyone thought it was over, Zach decided to really give them their money's worth by subjecting them to his choice of sandbag carries and lifts. By the end of the day, the audience was glad to return to their normal jobs, invigorated by the experience.

If you missed the inaugural Underground Strength Coach seminar, don’t feel too bad, Work has begun on formulating the DVD! That's right, keep your eyes open. Future announcements will be coming in regards to this DVD. You won’t want to miss it again.

Diesel Crew Articles

    Todd Wilson - Sled Dragging Part II - The Fundamentals - Yes, there is techniques involved when performing different sled dragging variations. Todd lays it all out for you with pictures and explainations that are easy to understand.
    Patrick Stricker - Power Clean Primer - The first in the series of weightlifting articles - it discusses some common errors and how to start refining your Power Clean.

It is finally done - Diesel Crew's - Grappling Conditioning II !!!Go to our Grappling Page and check it out.

This DVD contains more advanced Bodyweight drills and exercises that can be done right in the matroom, in the ring, on the field. MMA, Rugby players and firemen are just a few of the individuals who have ordered the first installment - and loved it!

Diesel Crew Articles

    Ask Todd Wilson - In this weeks installment: How to target the lower hamstrings?, What to focus on to increase the vertical jump?, Are deadlifts bad for my back?, Why do my hips tuck under during a squat?

I remember watching this documentary on bouncers for bars and nightclubs and one guy stuck out in my mind. He was an older guy from England and he had a heavy, deep voice that was unforgettable. What really caught me off guard was how he explained everything - it was very mesmerizing. He was matter-a-fact about everything when he was describing from his horrible childhood to his fights - and you could tell he was tough!

This guy was Lenny "The Guv'nor" Mclean. He was a bare-knuckle champion and won, by all accounts, thousands of fights. I did some research on him and found his site. In his later years, he turned to acting and his most famous role was in Guy Ritchie's "Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels" - Check it out if you get the chance - I did just recently myself.

The Guv'nor died in 1998 of brain and lung cancer.

Latest Updates

    1. Lots of Newsletters are now being sent out - our goal is 1-2 per week. Each one is packed with loads of information about training, music, supplements, feedback, articles, videos and everything related to DIESEL.
    2. I am working on some secret MMA projects that will blow your mind. Training that has never before been seen and you'll be the first to know when it is complete!

Check out my pics with Chuck "the Iceman" Liddell and Joe "Diesel" Riggs.

Don't forget to check out the Diesel Blog

Brad is always inspiring us to train harder and hit our own PR's. I hope he does the same for all of you. This high school kid is strong beyond his years, and only through dedication was he able to get to this level. Thanks Brad for showing us what it means to "Achieve Beyond Potential".

Smitty - hitting a Good Morning

    Development of the posterior chain (including hamstrings, hips, gluteals and erectors) and core - Good Mornings develop the "acceleration" muscles.

Brad, Jedd, Smitty - hitting the GREX

    Testing the GRIP and mental toughness - this session was tough.

Do you remember Mark Baily? The 160 lb high school wrestling punk we met 4 years ago, when he just finished his wrestling season. He was weak, sucked out and looking for a way to make his upcoming senior year his best ever. The Diesel Method was the tool that took Mark to States his senior year and place 3rd in New York!


Mark before the Diesel Method


Mark after the Diesel Method

Mark just competed in the CANDYAZZ CLASSIC 2006

Here are the results:

220 Teen 18-19

605 squat - 405 bench - 485 deadlift - Total:1495

Check our Mark's image gallery on Iron Asylum Gym - Click Here

Check our Mark's Squat Video - Click Here

Check our Mark's Bench Video - Click Here

Check our Mark's Dead Video - Click Here

We're off to the Arnold Classic 2006! We're going to see everything we can and meet some old friends – hope to see you there!

Here is Jedd's note:

We're less than a week away from one of the most exciting weekends of the year for strength enthusiasts. This Friday, March 3, 2006, the Diesel Crew will be traveling to Columbus Ohio, for the Arnold Classic. If you enjoy displays of strength and athletic skill, then you need to be there, too!

This will mark the third year in a row that the Diesel Crew has made the trip to Columbus. The Arnold Classic features an array of strength competition, including the Strongman Competition, World Powerlifting Championships, and more Olympic Weightlifting than you can shake a stick at. It's a great menu for the connoisseur of strength. Also, the Arnold Classic will present a multitude of athletic endeavors. Where else can you see all the following sports under one roof: Arm Wrestling, Gymnastics, Archery, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Cheerleading, Hockey, Boxing; and that's just the first day - this is a three day event. And don't forget about the convention center, where you can get a look at some of the cutting edge strength equipment and supplements from an assortment of manufacturers, many of whom have sponsored Diesel Crew's Global Grip Challenge, and are featured in our links section.

This coming weekend is one of the biggest of the year for the Diesel Crew. This is a spectacle that we have been awaiting for a year, and we'll be talking about for some time. Look for us on the convention floor, and at the events. I know I can't wait to see the Apollon's Wheel lift at the Strongman Competition, and the Powerlifting Championships, as well as the Arm Wrestling and the Boxing - how am I going to fit it all in?

If you'd like to purchase any of our products and avoid the shipping costs, please contact me at jedd.diesel@gmail.com. That way, we can bring it with us and deliver it in person. Tired of email, hit us on the cell phone at the Diesel Hotline 607.857.6997.

For more info on all that the Arnold Classic has to offer to practically every strength freak and sports enthusiast, check out http://www.arnoldexpo.com.

Jedd put this video together and I thought it was awesome! Editor's note: The loadable handle was 2.5 inch, NON-KNURLED! Huge grip strength and Jedd hauled up 160lbs!!!! Now you can see why he can deadlift the Thomas Inch Replica!

Here's Jedd's write-up:

    Here's a quick video I whipped up of us training for the one-arm press.
    Basically what we have done is singles, working up to the heaviest dumbell we can legally continental clean and then press. Once our grip is shot, we will just get it to the shoulder with two hands (not allowed in the contest)and press it out legally. Sometimes we even two hand the actual Inch replica to the shoulder and try to press it out.
    We usually use this as our warm-up for log press.
    -Jedd-

Latest Updates

    1. We've sent out 2 Newsletters so far, so if you did not receive them, please "Join our Newsletter" below.
    3. New DVD's coming soon!

THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT IS HERE - FINALLY!

    Advanced Kettlebell Training II - THE FINAL CHAPTER - is blowing people's minds! Huge amount a great feedback on this eBook that contains never before seen Kettlebell exercises. Big announcement coming soon for these eBooks!

We will be adding a new section to our newsletter, "ASK TODD", renowned Strength will field your questions and answer them in the Newsletter. We will create a section on our Articles Section to compile the responses.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

Latest Updates

    1. Our first newsletter just went out! If you did NOT get it - sign up below - it automatically updates our database.
    2. We've had a huge, overwhelming response for our Advanced Kettlebell Techniques eBooK. It is a testament to all of you who love innovation and recognize what the Diesel Crew stands for - the Diesel Method
    3. Our two new DVD's will be out soon! Grappling Conditioning II and The Sh*t You've Never Seen!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING TOMORROW - LOOK FOR THE NEWSLETTER AND SITE UPDATES!

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

I wanted to let everyone know what we've been working on lately. We have been so busy getting some new things ready for the site!

    1. I have just completed our first eBook - Advanced Kettlebell Techniques. It is being edited right now and will be ready in the next couple days!
    2. We have a new shirt coming out! The Diesel spine shirt. Check it out - Click here. It is at the screen printers and will be ready in the next couple days.
    3. We are working on 2 DVD's right now. After the success of Grappling Conditioning I, we stepped it up in the upcoming release of Grappling Conditioning II - which contains a lot of team orientated and never before seen exercises. The second DVD originated at the request of all of you! We get tons of emails saying, "Love the site, I would buy a DVD of footage of you guys just working out!". Well, you got it! Diesel Crew presents, The Sh*t You've Never Seen! It contains the most raw, unedited footage of a compilation of many Diesel workouts and it is insane! Look for the release date soon.
    4. We have just started the Diesel Newsletter and it is off the hook. Our databases contains all of your emails, so don't worry - you will all get the inaugural issue! It will contain all things Diesel, including exclusive stuff from us and all our friends - Elite Fitness Systems, the Gripboard and everyone else!
    5. The Diesel Crew is doing it's first bootcamp with 2 of the most innovative Strength Coaches out there right now. All details coming in the few days.
    6. Jedd is working on a massive Strongman Log training reference - that will blow your mind!
    7. More Quick Clips, videos and articles coming.

THANK YOU ALL FOR BEING PATIENT!!!

Diesel Crew Articles

    Date: January 2006 - Jim Smith - I Want a Pony!
    Date: January 2006 - Jim Smith - Advanced Kettlebell Techniques I

Smitty - has been out of his mind busy with the family, work, the site, training and writing. Here are the latest that have been submitted to Elite FTS and DragonDoor.com

Dave Tate, Elite Fitness System's founder, is always outspoken and always ready to challenge you to innovate in your strength programs - and also in your own life. Do not miss this interview!

We've had a HUGE response on our newly released Grappling Conditioning I DVD. We are currently organizing the feedback and testimonials and will be adding it to our promotion page - Click Here!. Thank you to everyone who have bought the DVD and who continue to come to the site to support us! We just finished shooting the footage for the Grappling Conditioning II DVD and it is unbelievable! Definitely some stuff you have never seen! I will keep you updated as we move through the editing - and we will add all the information for this second DVD to the Grappling promotion page. Thanks again everyone!

The Diesel Crew will be in Connecticut for Stronger Than All 2006 again. This contest was huge last year! Along the lines of sheer numbers of athletes, it was the biggest we attended in all of 2005. The VENUE is a huge indoor facility, so even if it turns out to be the coldest March in recorded history, we should all be comfortable inside.

Once again we will hold The World Series of Grip on the sidelines of the Strongman contest. The World Series of Grip is a Grip challenge that features many Grip Feats of Strength. Grip, as a sport, continues to grow and more beasts keep popping up. Last year, several beastly athletes at the contest were able to lift the Thomas Inch Replica dumbbell to lockout the first time seeing it, including Robert T.T. McCray, Big Tom McClure, and Marcel Pelletier. Who will surprise us this year???

Several of The Diesel Crew will be competing. In fact preparation for this Big Event will begin soon. Not even the recent cold weather will keep the Crew from hitting some PRs in this Show.

Total Performance Sports (TPS.com) in Everett Mass held the second installment of Grip Assault - Mark Bruno took first place. This show was held as a charity fundraiser for a local young man, Billy, age 26, who needs two pulmonary lobes transplanted. Congratulations, Bruno, and well done to Murph and Dave of TPS who show once again why they are class acts in the Strength World, not just for producing leaders in Strongman and other areas of martial arts and fitness, but also in kindness. After the show, Jane Stabile, a competitor in the ladies division had this to say on the Gripboard:

    "As you attend holiday parties over the next few weeks, I hope everyone ... will spread the word to their friends who might be able to be living donors. Billy needs one lung lobe (you have five of them) from each of two people who are healthy nonsmokers, at least 5'7", with blood type AB. Great chance to do something truly good, and you could expect a complete recovery. How often do you get a chance to save someone's life? Julie Whitson can be reached at 617-721-9794 or JulieWhitson@rcn.com, and the web site where people can learn more is www.nicelungs.com."

Great job again to all those who competed, and our boys at TPS for putting on a great event to benefit Billy.

Steve Cotter, CSCS, RKC, Sr. - is an awesome guy with some big ideas. Steve is recognized as a leader in the Kettlebell community and you will see why - check out his groundbreaking interview!

This video is one of my best ever - it shows Bent Pressing, 12" Log Pressing, heavy Front Squats and a 17 year old freak - with 7" hands fully deadlifting a York BLOB. This is an amazing feat by anyone, but for someone with small hands it becomes ELITE - great job Brad!!!

A Diesel Video is not just a video - it is an experience. This one is no different. Look for Old School "Olympic Pressing", Spike Bending, Tricep Lockouts with a 12" Log and Doubled Mini-bands, Push Pressing an Axle with Purple Bands and some Kettlebell fun.

Our first DVD release:

Grappling Conditioning I

I've been involved in the sport of wrestling most of my life and combined with the Diesel Method - we've put together some of the sickest exercises you have ever seen! Click on the image above...

Check out our first 2 Interviews! Jim Wendler from Elite Fitness Systems, a very good friend of ours and great guy, talks about the state of the Industry today. Elite FTS has always been a huge supporter of the Crew. They are the leaders in the Powerlifting industry and are now branching out into other ventures. Todd Wilson, one of our writers for the site and renowned Strength Coach, talks about who he feels are the leaders in the Strength and Conditioning industry right now.

The prestigious Kumite Classic is the only event of its kind showcasing multiple sports & fitness events all under one roof, all in one expansive area for fans worldwide to enjoy. Now with a seven year proven track record, the extravaganza offers a completely unique and interactive health expo with an estimated expected traffic flow of thousands of spectators, athletes, and industry professionals over the two day event. Check out KumiteClassic.com

Eli, Jedd and Smitty - Just Hanging Out

    Some cool stuff in the video plus a quick easy way to make a new functional sand implement!

Smitty and Jedd - Looking up some numbers

    A big thanks to Clay Edgin for sending us these mammoth phone books!

Jedd - Killing Kettlebells

    Jedd hitting a feat with the KB and BLOB that has never been done before (that we know of...) - gotta check this out!

Smitty - Kettlebell Killing

    Smitty took an "L" on this one - catching a KB spinning fast can create a lot of hurt - happened in the middle of the workout - had to keep going til the end - you know how we do it!

I kicked it up a notch in this Kettlebell video. This is a montage of "The Double" flip of the 95 lb Kettlebell. Once again - we wouldn't be here without each of you supporting us - so thank you!

Brad - YOU WON'T BELIEVE THIS!

    Brad pulled off the impossible - pinky pull-ups + a 55 lb dumbbell!

The Crew - Hub Lifting

    Hub lifting an old York 45 lb plate with sloped sides + added weight - check it out!

Jedd - Pinch Grip Strength

    Jedd demonstrating World Class pinch grip strength on the standard Euro Pinch Device developed by Grip Legend - David Horne

Small Video......Large Video

Jedd and I definitely draw inspiration from the strong men who came before us. This video is dedicated to Tradition and also to all of our supporters. What you'll see is two very difficult feats with a 95 lb kettlebell. I was thankfully able to hit a double forward flip and Jedd hit a bell press into a forward flip. The double flip is triple extension at its best and the bell up press is unbelievably difficult for the shoulder and core. Thank you everyone for your support.

What has Rick been up to? Training hard and hitting some big weight. Here he is smoking 635 lbs and dominating a 20" Atlas Stone. Rick works long hours and still has time to be with his family, train and write awesome articles. Thanks for checking in Rick - and he has recently promised me a new article - so check back soon!

Smitty finally hitting the infamous feat

    Very tough feat - that only Jedd has been able to do - guess I got lucky this day...

Smitty hitting an RDL

    Heavy posterior chain work

Eli - just starting to work with the KB

    Shoulder stability, thoracic flexibility and pinch grip work

Jedd - hitting some Bell Ups with the KB

    An easy juggling feat - great for warm-up and transitions

Proprioceptive KB Flipping

Balance and kinesthetic awareness - Shaolin Style!

Creative KB Training

Innovate your training and be creative and you will continue to have fun training.

GAME 2

Jedd kicked ass in the first installment, but he had to work for this victory. I was pissed and definitely put the heat on...This one's a big file!!!

Brad - Putting the hurt on...

    Taking grip strength and pain to the next level - DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS AT HOME FOLKS!

Brad - Putting the crunch on...

    Huge crush strength being displayed - Brad is only 17 and his intensity is unparalleled - big inspiration to all those trying to get the infamous #3

AJ - young athlete ready to broaden his foundation

    AJ is in his prime and ready to branch out and learn some "new tricks".

Jim Storch - Strong dude

    Jim has a great attitude and is ready to increase his strength foundation with new protocols - he came to the right place - huge Sotts Press in this one!

Jared - young Olympic Weightlifter

    Jim Storch's prodigy, this kid has been relentless over the last 3 years and never misses a workout - huge future in the sport for him

Jedd and I field tons of email everyday from trainers, strength coaches, fitness professionals and regular people - who love fitness and enjoy our site. We are going to be starting a Testimonial page on the site to display all your kind words. A big thank you to everyone that supports us and the Diesel Site - we wouldn't be here without your loyal support!

    Hey Diesel guys!

    I'm writing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada... a few of us have started a team of strength enthusiasts, akin to your Crew. We call ourselves Team Barbarian. There's 6 of us at the core of the group, with a few other guys in Toronto that jump in for training every now and then.

    Most of us have competed (Strongman) and trained independently before, but we're noticing improvements in performance since we started establishing a team atmosphere / training together. Hopefully we'll keep it going. You guys have been really inspirational as well (the website, esp. video clips! F**kin' hardcore!).

    Check out our online photo album:

    http://team-barbarian.magix.net

    Click on TEAM BARBARIAN in "My Albums" on the left.

    Also check out my website... click on the icon: "see Josh Hewett competing"...

    http://top-form-fitness.com/trainer_profile.html

    We've also just started videotaping some of our training sessions, so hopefully we'll have that set up by next year. We're just starting out, but if things go well we might get a website going also.

    Anyway, thought I'd give you guys a shout-out... wouldn't mind corresponding from time to time about training, etc., and to pick your brains about stuff.

    Talk to you soon,

    RSVP

    Josh
    TOP FORM FITNESS
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    "Making physical therapy as painful as possible since 2005" Also fighting to bring the Diesel Method to my brothers at arms, but it's hard to make people listen until you break em' off good..... thanks ALOT Diesel Crew you opened my eyes to reality....

    ..somebody hurt you bad, boyyyy.... "I know......."

    CPL Adam C. Lautenschlager

Some awesome feedback on Rick's Combat Articles

    I am 25 and have been a Police Officer and Volunteer Firefighter for 4 years this October. The town I work in is small and I am the only Officer on duty between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am. Getting backup takes awhile. Luckily in a small town bad stuff doesn't happen too often, but when it does it hits the fan hard.

    I appreciate the article, it gave me great motivation to train even harder. It could save my life one day.

    I hope that the article finds its way to others in Law Enforcement as well as all people. I'll circulate it as much as possible. Keep them coming!

    Once again THANK YOU for the article, its nice to know there are people like you giving us a hand at our job.

    Jason Williams

Check out the GGC 2005 DVD promo video - Click Here

Beyond the Range Stones Video

Working Beyond the Range (BTR) - you will prepare your athletes better for game time. That's functional!

Advanced Core Training Video

Power development can only be accomplished through a methodical, direct preparation of the Core.

Taking the old school game of H.O.R.S.E to a new level with a big Kettlebell!


 

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