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This week we look at the standard grip [no thumb wrap]. I like this grip, especially if you’re a shoulder roller or sweeper. The standard grip allows you to freely move up and down your opponent’s wrist, high to control his hand, low to control his wrist. It also allows easier access to re-gripping if needed. Remember… Read More

The Caledonian Society of Arizona hosted the 45th Annual Arizona Scottish Gathering and Highland Games this weekend leading with a Pro-Am competition on Saturday. With 6 Pro and 6 Amateurs lining up to take on a new field and wonderful weather (80 degrees in February - only in Phoenix)! While its our plan to track down each of the athletes at the event, this interview focuses on Bert Sorin who ruled the stone throws - taking both Braemar and Open Stone - setting new field records and PRs in each. Bert took 4th overall (Harrison Bailey III, Mike Pockoski, Larry Brock took the top 3 spots in that order) and was kind enough to speak with Rip-N-Rage… Read More

January 27 saw the first ever (and hopefully annual) Cheryl Haworth Classic weightlifting meet at Performance Initiatives gym in Savannah, GA. The 3-time Olympian notes that she was there to compete along side the competition, not against it, in this community outreach event.

 

Haworth wanted to work at the grassroots level to generate excitement for the sport that means so much to her. The competitors (20 in all) ranged from a 9 year old girl in her first competition, to masters lifters in their 50s, to the strongest female lifter in the country, Haworth.

 

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Chances are, Derek Poundstone doesn't have much difficulty subduing suspects.  The Waterbury, Connecticut police officer stands 6'1" and tips the scales at 300-plus pounds; and he's strong.  Strong enough to finish a close second in the 2008 World's Strongest Man competition to Marius Pudzianowki of Poland, who won… Read More