Want to deadlift big weights? Thinking about a gold medal in Olympic judo? Got your heart set on an armwrestling world championship? Whether you are a high school defensive end, rock climber, or aspiring strongman, you’ll never reach your full potential without training your grip.

Serious grip training goes far beyond a few sets of wrist curls that we often see in our local gyms. Guys (and gals) that “get it” will often be seen carrying their grocery bags on one finger or playing around with various sledge hammers at the hardware store. This in addition to formal training with kettle bells, rocks, dumbbells (not… Read More

To most observers, the sport of strongman consists only of late night broadcasts on cable television. But, the World's Strongest Man, World's Strongest Man Super Series, and IFSA Strongman are only the tip of the iceberg.  The great majority of strongman competitions, like most sports, take place in relative anonymity, except to the dedicated competitors and their families and friends.

With competitors traveling from as far as California and Manitoba, Canada, the Minnesota Winter Strongman Challenge boasted a strong field and fierce competition.  Promoters Dave Ostlund and Jeff Peterson put on a great show for the athletes and fans, including some innovative events.  Even the venue, an old warehouse in Northeast Minneapolis, screamed hardcore.

The… Read More