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31 Days of QnA 2022

January 3rd, 2023
In December of 2022, I put together this Playlist of QnA Videos. Feel free to watch them here, DIESELS! Be sure to like the videos by hitting the thumbs-up button. Subscribe and click the bell for notifications. And I still plan on doing regular QnA’s if I have good questions to work with so, leave…...Read More

Posted in accelerated muscular development, how to build muscle, muscle building anatomy, strength training muscle building workouts, strength training workouts | 13 Comments »

Diesel Grip Task Force – Reach Your Goals FASTER!

October 15th, 2022
I want to help YOU reach YOUR goals as fast as possible. I am currently taking on 3 new Coaching Clients. Grip Task Force – Monthly Monthly Payments of $169 Grip Task Force – Quarterly Quarterly Payments of $469 What does the Grip Task Force Entail? 1. Completion of Training/Health History Forms I will send…...Read More

Tags: feats of hand strength, feats of strength, grip sport, grip strength, grip training, grip workouts, grippers, hand strength
Posted in Grip Sport, grip strength, grip task force, hand strength, how to improve grip strength, improve grip strength crush | 177 Comments »

Two New Products – Grab Ball and Finnish Ball

October 7th, 2022
Performance Tips on the Grab Ball and Finnish Ball Today, I’ve got 2 very quick and information-packed new products for you. These two 10-minute videos cover the lifting technique I use for the Grab Ball and the Finnish Ball, both of which are implements in this year’s King Kong of Grip. They also give lifters…...Read More

Tags: finnish ball, grab ball, grip, grip contest, grip sport, king kong, king kong of grip
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2022 United States Grip Sport Championship Entry Form

April 19th, 2022
This is the link for the US Grip National Championship entry form: Entry Form...Read More

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How I Lost 20 Pounds This Year – Phase 1

December 5th, 2021
Eventually you get to what I call the Owen Hart Point. This is where you finally feel like “Enough is Enough and  It’s Time for a Change.” That’s where I was this summer, and 5 months later, I’m 20lbs lighter. All the best in your training. NAPALM...Read More

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How to Target the Lower Abs Effectively – Intense Contraction!

December 5th, 2021
I couldn’t believe the contraction I was feeling in these when I tried them. All the best in your training. NAPALM...Read More

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The Biggest Mistake Grip Guys Make In Their Training

December 5th, 2021
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Cannon Standard Grippers Review

December 2nd, 2021
Video #2 in the #31DaysOfQnA...Read More

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Strength Exercises I Still Do Even When My Back is Injured

December 2nd, 2021
Video #1 in the #3aDaysofQnA...Read More

Tags: back injuries, back injury, how to train with a hurt back, how to train with an injured back, hurt back, i hurt my back
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The #1 Feat of Strength YOU Should Start With

September 10th, 2021
First Feat of Strength for Beginners I’m often asked by readers and viewers what is the best way to get started with Oldtime Feats of Strength, like bending and tearing things. There’s one single feat of strength that I believe you should begin with… First off, feats of strength require you to be able to…...Read More

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Posted in bending, card ripping, card tearing, feats, feats of strength, feats of strength bending, grip strength, hand strength, how to buid wrist strength, how to improve grip strength, how to rip cards, how to rip tear phone books, how to tear cards, strongman, strongman feats, tearing cards | Comments Off on The #1 Feat of Strength YOU Should Start With

Be the First to Get August of Arms 2021!

June 26th, 2021
The 2021 version of August of Arms is going to be completely INSANE! It’s gonna be the best time you’ve had training all year long, and the 31 Most INTENSE Days of Your LIFE! If you’re ready to take on the challenge, put your info in the box below. This will ensure you’re among the…...Read More

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Big Arms Finisher – August of Arms 2021

May 25th, 2021
Hey DIESELS! Today, I’m going to share with you one of the Finishers from the 2021 August of Arms Program – it’s one I came up with years ago, and I just recently added it back into my program. This is called Rope Curl-ups, and yesterday I did these with more weight than I ever…...Read More

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King Kong 2020 Results and Videos

October 29th, 2020
Men’s Overall Standings Position – Competitor Name – Total Points – Flask Points – Crusher Points – Grab Ball Points – Little Big Horn Points 1 – Tanner Merkle – 18.5 – 13.5 – 3 – 1 – 1 = “THE KING KONG OF GRIP” 2 – Jesse Pynnönen – 29 – 1 – 8…...Read More

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New Sponsor: GripStrength.com

October 19th, 2020
Thank you to the new sponsor of the 2020 Wyalusing King Kong venue, GRIPSTRENGTH.com Please check them out for outstanding products and resources, including many of my own, soon to be listed for sale there. Thank you for your support! All the best in your training, NAPALM...Read More

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Dynamic Band Training Variations You Can Try

April 13th, 2020
Today, I’ve got a quick post for you, sharing some Dynamic Band Training that I tried out recently. I really enjoyed them, so I thought they might be good things for you to try if you’re looking to mix things up. Curls with Weights Hanging from Bands First up is curling weights that are suspended…...Read More

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Top 20 Videos of 2019

February 17th, 2020
I know I’m way behind schedule with this, but I still want to put it up. The last couple of years, I have had a really hard time finding the time to update my websites, because my gym and online coaching businesses keep me very busy. I really want to do a better job of…...Read More

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Top 20 Videos of 2018

December 31st, 2018
Most Popular Videos of 2018 DIESELS! Let’s just say 2018 was a tough year for me personally, but the one thing that kept me on track and focused and kept me from going absolutely crazy was my training. For that, I thank God. One of the biggest highlights in my online business was finally reaching…...Read More

Tags: grip videos, hand strength, jeddjohnson
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Pre-King Kong Training Clips

November 13th, 2018
Man, I really thought I had it… I thought victory #2 at King Kong was mine. I knew I had the new Flask World Record all wrapped up, which I hoped would be good enough for a big point advantage. I knew my Crusher was at an all-time high, and once seeing how different Joe…...Read More

Posted in Grip Contest, Grip Sport, grip strength, King Kong of Grip | 3 Comments »

This Week in Grip Episodes 66-70

October 23rd, 2018
Time to get caught up a little bit on This Week in Grip. Incidentally, I created a Playlist for the Podcast, so if you’re new to the show, you can start right from the beginning and get caught up: This Week in Grip Complete Playlist Episode 66 – Hand Shake Power & Rich Williams’ 560…...Read More

Tags: grip, grip sport, grip strength
Posted in Grip Contest, grip hand forearm training for sports, Grip Sport, grip strength, grip strength blob, grip strength competition contest, grip task force, Grip Training, grip training equipment gear, gripper training, hand strength | 51 Comments »

More Big Feats in 2018

October 22nd, 2018
Never Before Done Grip Strength Combo Feat I’ve had my eye on a few goals this year, along the lines of grip strength feats. The biggest one, I crossed off my list earlier this month – the Inch Dumbbell Clean. I also recently was successful for the first time pinching 2x25kg plates. Well, I took…...Read More

Tags: pinch, pinch plates, pinching, plate pinch
Posted in feats of strength, Grip Sport, grip strength, hand strength, how to build pinch strength, inch dumbbell, Pinch Grip | 54 Comments »

Try This on For Size: The Dragon Pistol

October 16th, 2018
The Dragon Pistol If you think the Pistol Squat is tough, well you haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen the Dragon Pistol! Below is a guest article from Logan Christopher covering this mighty move. -NAPALM- = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = I…...Read More

Tags: bodyweight, bodyweight squat, bodyweight squats, bodyweight training, dragon squat, pistol squat
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How Did Napalm Get Started with Grip Training?

October 8th, 2018
How Jedd Got Started in Grip Start Lately lots of viewers on my YouTube Channel have been asking lots of great questions in the comments section of my videos. I love it! I have a whole list that continues to grow and I plan on answering all of them. Here’s the first of many… Question:…...Read More

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Posted in Grip Contest, grip hand forearm training for sports, Grip Sport, grip strength, grip strength blob, grip strength competition contest, grip task force, Grip Training, grip training equipment gear, gripper training, how to improve grip strength, Pinch Grip | 23 Comments »

12 Years of Training – I Finally Cleaned the Inch Dumbbell

October 3rd, 2018
Inch Dumbbell Clean On 10/2/18, I became, to the best of my knowledge, the 5th or possibly the 6th man in modern times, and perhaps ever to Clean the Inch Dumbbell to his shoulder in one movement from the floor. The term “Clean” infers that no part of the body aside from the one hand…...Read More

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Tearing Phone Books & Lifting Inch Dumbbells

September 28th, 2018
Tearing Phone Books and Lifting Inch Dumbbells Here is the second video from Jujimufu and Tom Boyden, when they visited PEAK Strength and Fitness recently. In this one, we do a bunch of Grip Training Feats, and many of them were firsts or best performances ever. This one is definitely a must see, because there…...Read More

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Training for Grip Strength with Jujimufu and Tom Boyden

September 27th, 2018
Jujimufu and Tom Train Grip Strength Training Jujimufu and Tom Boyden visited PEAK Strength and Fitness last week and we helped them out with their grip technique. Especially on Grippers, technique is a major factor. This is evidenced by the fact that Juji was able to close a #3 gripper for the first time ever,…...Read More

Tags: grip, grip strength, gripper training, grippers
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Do Grippers Get Weaker Over Time?

September 26th, 2018
In this video, NAPALM answers the question, “Do grippers get weaker over time, with use?” Many gripper guys and gals have asked me this and it’s a reasonable enough questions. So, does the gripper “season” and get easier? Will the spring weaken and make it easier to close the gripper over time? Will the spread…...Read More

Tags: close big gripeprs, close bigger grippers, crush grip, gripper, gripper training, grippers
Posted in Crush, Grip Sport, grip strength, Grip Training, gripper training, how to improve grip strength | 3 Comments »

Could Jedd Lift the Inch Dumbbell Right Away?

September 21st, 2018
Is there a magic number you have to hit on the Rolling Thunder to be guaranteed you’ll lift the Inch Dumbbell? Is it a 1-to-1 relationship? And does the Rolling Thunder even work well for preparing you to Lift the Inch Dumbbell? I cover all of this and more in today’s videos: For more grip…...Read More

Tags: inch dumbbell, inch dumbbell replica, thomas inch dumbbell
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Jedd Johnson vs Brian Shaw

September 21st, 2018
I got a very interesting question recently, where a YouTube viewer wanted to know if my Grip might be stronger than Brian Shaw’s. I answer this and cover similar thoughts in the video below:...Read More

Tags: blob lifting, blobzilla, brian shaw, grip strength
Posted in blob lifting training workouts, Grip Contest, Grip Sport, grip strength | 5 Comments »

Flashback Friday; Lifting Heavy Stones

September 14th, 2018
Atlas Stone Lifting 20-inch Diameter Stones weighing in the 320-530lb Range Want to Learn to Lift Atlas Stones?Check Out This DVD: Stone Lifting Fundamentals DVD...Read More

Tags: atlas stones, lifting stones, stone lifting, strongman, strongman stones, strongman training
Posted in grip strength, stone lifting, strongman, strongman competition training, strongman training for athletes, strongman training log stone tire farmer, Uncategorized | 200 Comments »

This Week in Grip – Late Summer

September 11th, 2018
This Week in Grip Episodes 61-65 Episode 65: Brian Shaw’s Inch DB Incline Press Episode 64: The Dinnie Stones Episode 63: Tommy “The Heckler” Jennings Episode 62: Grip Feats from Early August Episode 61: The Shaw Grip Dissension...Read More

Tags: brian shaw, brian shaw inch dumbbell, brian shaw inch dumbbell incline press, inch dumbbell, inch dumbbell press
Posted in Grip Contest, Grip Sport, grip strength, grip strength competition contest, This Week in Grip | 103 Comments »

Training the Dragon Flag

August 22nd, 2018
What’s up DIESELS! I hope you’re training is going awesome. During July, I got a wild hair to try Dragon Flags. The Dragon Flag is the sick core exercise that Silvester Stallone does in Rocky 4 lying on a table. It always looked so stinking hard, I’ve never really tried it. However, I decided to…...Read More

Tags: bruce lee, core strength, core training, dragon flag, dragon flags, dragon flies, dragon fly, ivan drago, rocky, rocky 4, silvester stallone, stallone
Posted in ab training, Build Muscle, core training workouts, core workouts for athletes | 4 Comments »

Drop This Drill Like a Bad Habit

August 21st, 2018
If you’ve been around my newsletter or my YouTube Channel for any amount of time, then you know I hate training methods that are a waste of time. I mean, I want every single drill you do to mean something. I want every exercise you do in the gym to get you closer to your…...Read More

Tags: blob, block weights, lift the blob
Posted in blob lifting training workouts, block weights blob, grip strength blob | 76 Comments »

This Week in Grip – Episodes

August 15th, 2018
This Week in Grip Podcast This Week in Grip – Episode 60 – Grip Feats From July This Week in Grip – Episode 59 – Northeastern Grip Challenge This Week in Grip – Episode 58 – A Legend, Lifts & a Lighter Get Started with Grip Training and Feats of Strength Today Grab This DVD…...Read More

Tags: grip, grip sport, grip training, grip workout, grip workouts, ironmind, plate pinching, rolling thunder, thick bar
Posted in feats of strength, Grip Contest, grip hand forearm training for sports, Grip Sport, grip strength, grip strength blob, grip strength competition contest, Grip Training, grip training equipment gear, gripper training, hand strength | 49 Comments »

Northeast Grip Challenge – Syracuse NY – 7/21/18

July 8th, 2018
This quick video shows you how we’re running the Northeast Grip Challenge in Syracuse, NY, on July 7, 2018....Read More

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This Week in Grip – Episodes 55, 56, 57

July 2nd, 2018
This Week in Grip Finally catching up on This Week in Grip Episodes This Week in Grip Episode 55 This week, we interview Luke Raymond, the 2018 North American Grip Sport Overall Champion This Week in Grip Episode 56 This week, I cover some of the biggest feats from the month of June, cover some…...Read More

Tags: captains of crush, grip sport international, gripper certification, lucas raymond, luke raymond, mike rinderle, north american grip sport
Posted in Grip Contest, Grip Sport, grip strength, grip strength competition contest, Grip Training, gripper training | 8 Comments »

How Does the Captains of Crush Certification Work?

June 29th, 2018
Captains of Crush Certification I’ve gotten lots of questions recently about the Captains of Crush Certification, and how it works. Many viewers have asked about the process for getting certified on the Captains of Crush grippers, as well as the Red Nail. They want to know if they can film a close and send it…...Read More

Tags: captains of crush, gripper, gripper training, grippers, Operation Gripper Certification
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This Week in Grip Episodes 45 through 54

June 29th, 2018
This Week in Grip 45 through 54 Sorry for skipping over these. I was so proud of Luke for winning NAGS this year, I forgot to post the rest of the catch-up episodes that I had missed. They are below: This Week in Grip – Episode 45 – California’s Strongest Hands This Week in Grip…...Read More

Tags: grip, grip strength, grip training
Posted in feats of strength, feats of strength bending, forearm training, Grip Contest, Grip Sport, grip strength, grip strength competition contest | 2 Comments »

When is the Next Grip Contest?

June 12th, 2018
I am starting up a new list, devoted solely to communicating when the next sanctioned Grip Contests are taking place. I am contacted all the time by people wanting to know, and this will be the easiest way to keep everyone informed. All you need to do is put your information in the boxes below…...Read More

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Posted in Grip Contest, Grip Sport, grip strength, grip strength competition contest, Uncategorized | 3 Comments »

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