Hello DIESELS!

Last week, I got only three submissions for the Grip Strength Challenge, but that’s OK.

What was really interesting, however, is that last week’s event, the One Hand Deadlift with a Pronated Grip, proved to be a bit less predictable than I expected.

Paul Tompkins – 205

This was a huge surprise for me. I have seen Paul’s Grip Strength in person and I expected a bigger number, however, we all know that not everyone is on top of their game every single day they train. Perhaps though, this exposes Paul’s weakness – Support Grip? He has done very well in other disciplines, especially for a person who just this year started doing Grip Training on a regular basis…

Scott Goguen – 242.5

Scott showed up on the radar just recently and by the looks he is not messing around. He used fractional weight plates in order to bump up to 242.5 from 240. Very interesting because I love seeing people go for every last inch and every last ounce. Great job Scott!

Mike Turpin – 260

This week’s winner is Mike “the Turpinator” Turpin. He provides a bit of humor just about every week now. I am seeing that he has both serious abilities as a comic as well as being a budding Grip Star. He has also pointed out that he is becoming more and more addicted to Grip Training. I hope he is able to attend Grip Strength Nationals on July 12! Congratulations Mike!!!

My goal is to have this coming week’s Grip Strength Challenge posted by tomorrow. Here’s a hint – it’s for endurance!!!

I wish everyone a Happy Independence Day!

All the best in your training!

Jedd

This week’s Grip Challenge can’t be any simpler.

It is a One Hand Deadlift using an Olympic or Powerlifting bar with a pronated Grip.

You must pull the bar to the position with locked knees and hips and an erect torso. You must then control it on the way down.

The biggest lift wins!! No hook grip allowed.

Here is a video demonstrating the lift.

Any questions, leave a comment below!

Otherwise, let’s get some submissions in here DIESELS!

Jedd

Diesels – I trust you are working your asses off and shooting for improvement in all areas of your training.

I have awesome news to pass on to you…

Mighty Mitts

I have been selected to compete at Mighty Mitts at the Arnold again this year, and I can’t be any more excited.

Mighty Mitts 2010: I’m not smiling for the camera, I am trying to lift a 500-lb Axle without crapping my pants…thanks to Kevin Cronin for cheering for me – I heard you the whole time…
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Today, Chris Smith breaks off another piece of knowledge and shows us how to make some homemade equipment that will let you get your grip training on!

Home Made Thick Grips

Fitness can be an expensive thing, especially if you want to have your own equipment. Sometimes even a very well equipped gym can be lacking a piece of equipment that you really need or, more likely, want.

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More from the Gripmas Contest

This time, the Gracie dumbbells.

The Gracie Dumbbells are 146 pounds, made from two 70 pound ball bearings, and a 6 pound handle that is 5 inches long and 2.375 inches in diameter. In this video, Bob Sundin lifts one and then Sean Dockery lifts two of them.

-Jedd-