Bottom Position of the Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press
This week’s Grip Strength Challenge is the Kettlebell Bottoms Up Press.
This is so named because the kettlebell is inverted and balanced by gripping the handle throughout the pressing range of motion.
The Kettlebell BUP is a great way to test and train for Crushing Grip Strength while also training the pressing motion and building the shoulders, triceps, and traps.
In addition, this movement is considered Grip Integration, meaning it tests the strength and coordination over multiple joints, while the Grip remains a primary limiting factor in the movement.
To see how the lift is performed, check out this video:
(The entry deadline has been extended until Midnight on SATURDAY April 16, 2011) (more…)
Entry Fee: $15 per leg. $37 total if competing in more than 2 legs.
Date: October 16, 2010
City: Wyalusing PA 18853
Time: 11:00 AM start, 2 PM Finish (+/-)
Events:
1. Two Hand Pinch: 4 Attempts at Maximum Weight
2. Wrist Developer: 4 Attempts at Maximum Expansion
3. Vulcan Gripper: 4 Attempts at Maximum Close
Current Competitors
GUYS
Mike Pachulski (Novice, TGA Member)
EJ Livesey (Novice, TGA Member)
Chuck Carns (Open, TGA Member)
Brent Barbe (Open, TGA Member)
Mike Rinderle (Open, TGA Member)
Jedd Johnson (Elite, TGA Founder)
Frank Snyder (Open)
Rick Walker (Open)
Kevin Greto (Novice)
LADIES< = YES - Ladies are competing in Grip!!!
Mary Anne McKeague (Open, Ladies)
Cheri Walker (Rookie, Ladies)
* * * Other athletes have expressed interest but have not sent in registrations. To reserve your spot, please leave a comment below or hit me with an email.
Other Details
Scores from this locale will be sent to the main headquarters and tallied against the rest of the locations competing in the event around the world. You are essentially competing against athletes across the United States, Europe, etc.
This is an outstanding way to compete in your first event. There are only three events and one of them is the famous Two Hand Pinch. There will be a short tutorial prior to each event to help out beginners so that they can understand the technique and strategy for the events.
Any questions, feel free to leave a comment below or hit me with an email.
To find out more information about the events and how to train for the contest, check out this link from a couple weeks back: How to Train for Worlds Strongest Hands.
Thanks and I hope to have several more competitors come to their first contest on October 16th.
Jedd
P.S. Here are the videos of last month’s Leg 2 of the WSH. Check these out so you know what to expect.
While I worked very hard on the DVD, you never really know how people are going to like it once it’s done. After all, when I was training my ass off from October to December, I wasn’t always thinking about the best camera angles, lighting, etc.
I’ve gotten some pretty good feedback on my DVD from some people who recently picked it up. Check it out:
“I learned a lot from the dvd … The whole thing has put a fire under me to get my pinch up there to a compettive level now. Great DVD Jedd!”
Jason Steeves
Alberta, Canada
“I just watched this and it’s a great dvd. I’m new to 2HP and learned a lot but I bet you’d learn some things even if you’ve been doing pinch for a while. Thanks Jedd!”
Russ Farver
New Mexico
Thanks for the great feedback, guys. Use some of the techniques I use in the DVD and you will be well on your way to a Sick Pinch.
If you want to see some extreme ways to build pinch grip strength, exactly how I trained to break the record, then you need to pick up my DVD, and you can do that here = > Two Hand Pinch DVD.
This weekend, I will be holding another massive Grip Training session at my garage in preparation for the annual Christmas season Grip contest, the Gripmas Carol.
