Mighty Joe's Grippers & MORE

200th Gripper = GHP Level 10

2012-01-30T19:27:00.000-08:00

Here's a pic of my 200th gripper to my collection and it's a very special gripper
indeed!

Wade Gillingham of Gripper Super Store sent me a GHP Level 10 Gripper that was the
2nd one made. Wade told me Richard Sorin got the first one and Wade got number 3 and 4.

For a collector like myself this is HUGE!

I left the gripper in the package as I received it marked No.2 by Wade Gillingham
as can be seen from the pic along with the rest of the GHP line-up.

Move over Iron Mind Captain's of Crush! There's a NEW gold standard in torsion spring hand grippers and they go by the name, Gillingham High Performance!!!

I would like to THANK Wade for being so considerate in letting me have this gripper!!!

You're a class act Wade!!!

NEWS FLASH - GHP Grippers 1-9 REVIEW COMING SOON!!!

2012-01-04T20:30:00.000-08:00

Get ready for a FULL REVIEW of Wade Gillingham's New line of hand grippers, Gillingham High Performance (GHP) right here on my BLOG SOON!!!

These grippers can be purchased right NOW by clicking on the "title" of this blog post!

Here's a pic of the LINEUP and LEVEL 6 CLOSE!!!

STAY TUNED!!!

2-Finger Gripper

2012-01-04T20:21:00.000-08:00

Here's some pictures of my NEW 2-Finger Gripper I had custom made from my good friend
Arian Tepper from PythonGrip.

I've always been a big fan of 2 finger training and for reasons unknown to me I've always had
strong ring/pinky fingers from both hands.

This NEW gripper is my goal gripper for RP finger closes.

The handles are 2" in length with the handles being different diameters.
The larger diameter (.980") handle goes in the palm and the smaller diameter (.750")
handle towards the fingers. The handle diameter combination and length make these superior
to the IMTUGS from IronMind both in secure placement in the hand and better control through the crush movement.

The gripper calibrated RGC 49.8 kg. (110 lbs) which is equivalent to an average COC #2 gripper.

I'm currently slightly past parallel with both right and left hand. I will keep a record of my progress here on my blog and my YouTube channel.

STAY TUNED!!!

TNS Gripper from Python Grip = UNCLOSEABLE

2012-01-01T09:01:00.000-08:00

One of my Christmas presents for 2011 was a Custom Made Gripper from PythonGrip
that was designed for No-Set or Table No-Set (TNS) closes.

The black aluminum handles are engraved with "Uncloseable" on one handle and Python Grip
on the other.

The handle spread is 61mm (2.40") which is slightly wider than credit card width.

The spring is 8mm (.312") diameter with a slightly below flush mount.

The gripper was RGC calibrated after 20 reps seasoning and oiling. I will not disclose the
rating at this time due to a possible certification process I'm working on for TNS/NS closes.

I've included some pictures here for your enjoyment!

Hope everyone had a great holiday season and may 2012 bring you NEW PR's and progress in
your training!!!

Mighty Joe

Gillingham High Performance Grippers

2011-12-18T16:25:00.000-08:00

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Wade Gillingham of Gripper Superstore has just released his own NEW line of
torsion spring hand grippers that look to set the new standard in quality and
features.

Check out the list below of NEW features that came from the mind of a Grip Monster himself. Not to mention TONS of experience in the field of Grip Strength:

1) Variable knurl depth - aggressive on the palm side, less aggressive on the finger side.

2) Virtually indestructible dome label on the handle ends give GHP grippers a unique look and make gripper identification a snap whether open or closed!

3) SmartMark™ grooves on the handles indicate where to put the gripper in your palm and where to place your fingers. Move your fingers up the handle to make the gripper more challenging.

4) Radius edges give GHP grippers a streamlined look and don't beat up your pinky like the industry standard chamfered end.

5) High carbon content Oil Tempered springs are polished for appearance and lubricated with a high tech odorless, colorless synthetic lubricant.

Wade currently offers levels 1-9 with a level 10 coming in early January.

CLICK on the title above to go straight to his website!!!

STAY TUNED for a detailed review with close-up pictures of these TOP OF THE LINE grippers from Wade Gillingham @ Gripper Superstore!!!

Neural Training For Grip, Pt. 2

2011-12-11T07:05:00.000-08:00

Important Points:

1) Adjust the range of motion, ROM you'd like to train.

2) Position your hands just like you would in a gripper close specifically the ROM
you move your fingers through.

3) Keep the weight at a level to where you can really blast through the ROM with
full force.

4) Concentrate of just firing your fingers. Don't use your arms, legs or back to raise the weight.

Part 3 will cover ballistic/isometric movements done with bands in a way that isolates each finger separately.

I encourage experimentation with these ideas and to record all your data and progressions.

Stay Tuned!!!

CRUSH! Total Gripper Domination

2011-12-05T09:39:00.000-08:00

Today I want to introduce to you the BEST information on DVD that I've reviewed to date on Gripper Training and it's called "Crush! Total Gripper Domination" by Jedd Johnson.

I just finished watching the whole series of videos yesterday (took 2 days)and
I was impressed to the core with all the content Jedd covers in these DVD's! I can't think of hardly any detail he left out. This information is valuable to the beginner, advanced, and elite level individuals who desire to progress with grippers including torsion spring type grippers and adjustable grippers such as David Horne's Vulcan.

Grippers have to rank as one of the all time favorites as a test of one's hand strength, specifically crush strength. These grippers are used in nearly all grip contests held world wide in some way or another.

I would strongly suggest if you'd like to get better at closing BIG grippers or just getting an upper hand on your competition in your crushing strength you need to purchase CRUSH from Jedd! You simply can't go wrong in my opinion. And if it matters my opinion comes from an involvement in grippers and grip strength related feats since 1979 and I possibly own one of the World's Largest Gripper Collections of nearly 200 grippers from various makers and suppliers.

Get your copy today by clicking here: CRUSH: Total Gripper Domination

Tell him Mighty Joe sent you!

Just so you'll know I'm not making any profits from these sales. I simply believe from experience that this information is top notch, up to date, and comes from a guy with an extreme passion for all areas of Grip. For those of you who may not know, Jedd Johnson is a living icon to the Grip Community and no one contributes as much as Jedd does to this fantastic sport!

THANKS for supporting Jedd Johnson's work and efforts to better the Grip World!!!

Neural Training For Grip, Pt. 1

2011-11-27T10:39:00.000-08:00

Some finer details I missed or failed to mention in my video are listed below:

1) Although I was focused primarily on motor neurons which transmit impulses away from the brain and spinal cord (CNS) there's 2 other classes of neurons I didn't expound upon and those are sensory neurons and interneurons, Sensory neurons transmit impulses to the spinal cord and brain from all parts of the body. Interneurons
are connecting neurons that conduct impulses from sensory neurons to motor neurons.

2) The nervous system that leaves the CNS and branches out to the remaining nervous system is the peripheral nervous system (PNS).

3) Motor neurons fire and cause muscle contractions. Muscle fibers themselves don't fire as some falsely believe.

4) Main point of the video explanation is how the CNS through rate coding can increase force output to the hands from performing explosive movements which I termed as ballistic type movements. Rate coding is where the frequency at which the motor neurons fire is increased and the summation of this increased frequency causes more force output.

5) My next video in the series will cover another method of ballistic training with a grip machine.

Stay Tuned!!!

CUSTOM GRIPPERS @ PYTHON GRIP

2011-11-14T16:12:00.000-08:00

Several months ago I received several grippers from Yuri @ Python Grip out of Israel.

Before getting into the specifics of the grippers I would like to apologize to my good friend Yuri

for the delay in this posting of some OUTSTANDING torsion spring hand grippers with custom engraving.

Notice in the picture of the 2 grippers side by side that the gripper on the left has a left hand wound spring while the gripper on the right has a right hand wound spring. Also, the one on the right was custom made to my specifications with black, knurled handles, silver spring, RGC calibrated @ 140, custom engraving of "Mighty Joe" on one of the handles. Not to mention the grippers are pre-seasoned and oiled before calibration is done. This is what makes Python Grippers a stand out in the gripper market because of the detailed customization you can get with your purchase or you can simply choose to get a gripper with RGC and no custom engraving. Either way Yuri will make it perfect just for your needs and desires. I might also mention the knurling on these grippers is near perfect as one can get. It's a finer knurling yet aggressive enough to prevent the gripper from moving with your set.

This is my second posting about Python Grip because I'm so impressed with his products, especially the hand grippers but I also wanted to show what his custom engraving looks like. Yuri also carries arm wrestling tools, bending tools and other grip related products at a very fair price even coming all the way from Israel.

Click on the pictures for larger viewing!!!

You can visit Python Grip @ www.pythongrip.com and tell Yuri Mighty Joe sent you.

You will not be disappointed in what Yuri has to offer at Python Grip!!!

May your mind and body work together in perfect balance!!!

Speed Squats Today

2011-10-13T18:41:00.000-07:00

Warm-up = goblet squat singles for time, bar x 10, 110 x 8

Work sets for speed = 5 x 150 for 6 sets performed fast as possible, especially out of the hole

and without giving up correct form.

Correct form = Set-up= Neutral neck, thoracic extension (big breath), lumbar extension, shoulder width+ stance, feet toed out 30 degrees. Decent = sitting back and down, knee out upon descending (femur inline with feet), rebound from hamstrings, IAP throughout descent and rebound back to start. All reps are full ROM!

Before and after Squats did some shoulder mobility/stability work.

Drag Curls w/ easy curl bar, 4 x 10 @ 65

Horizontal pull-ups, 3 x 10

Push-ups/ front elevated (prehab/rehab)

Went for 10 minute walk.

Consumed 50 grams of Whey Protein

Foam Roller for improved tissue quality in legs, hips, and shoulders.

May your Body & Mind work together in balance!!!

Have a Grip Day!!!

Knowledge vs. Understanding

2011-10-09T14:11:00.000-07:00

This is a topic I've wanted to write about for sometime now but didn't have the chance and lately, the time.

But due to a personal experience I had with an individual this week I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to write upon this subject of knowledge and understanding and what makes the difference.

For about a year now I had been having online discussions with an individual that seemed very knowledgeable about certain aspects of human anatomy and it's relationship to strength training,

particularly squatting.

For the sake of brevity, I had an opportunity to meet up with this individual this past week and

got to discuss face to face the very things we had been discussing online. As the conversation began I quickly realized this may not in fact be the individual I had been talking online with at all. The reason I say this is because it became rather obvious this guy didn't have a clue what I was saying nor did he recall his previous positions on the subject. Curiosity got the best of me and I finally had to interject and ask him what is going on here. You are not the same person I have been talking to online or you've suffered amnesia along the way.

As it turns out this was in fact the right person but what I didn't know is where the guy was getting his information (knowledge). He explained to me in a very sincere way that as we had online discussions he was Googling nearly every aspect we had during our discussion. Bottom line

is this individual did not have understanding of the subject matter at all but he had the knowledge at his fingertips during our online discussions.

What's wrong with this one may ask? Well, I guess there's nothing inherently wrong with it except for the fact that you're misleading another individual into believing you truly understood what it was we were talking about without mentioning you were looking things up as we went. Makes a big difference on how you are perceived to others you talk to online especially when done in the manner this individual did it in.

This brings me to the whole point I would like to make on this story. Due to the internet and technology anyone can seem to have a good understanding of a certain subject matter as long as they're behind a keyboard typing away but the question is, who are you fooling? The answer is you're only fooling yourself not to mention being deceptive.

I believe a lot of this has to do with peoples egos. They don't like to admit they don't understand something so they appear as if they do through the various internet search engines widely available online. You can have knowledge of something but not have a clue as far as understanding the knowledge you gathered to appear educated on the matter.

I can only speak for myself but knowledge without understanding is wasted memory space in your brain. If you really want to know something at least go to the trouble to understand whatever it is you're interested in knowing. Remember, anyone can get online and appear to be knowledgeable, but not everyone wants to go to the trouble to have understanding because this takes effort and nowadays effort seems the last thing on many peoples minds. What matters to them is the fastest way to success with the least amount of effort with no appreciation for those that shared the knowledge in the first place.

This was a real eye opener for me and I learned a lesson along with the way. Do your research if you want understanding and not just knowledge.

May your mind and body work together!!!

PR's - 2HP & Hub Lift

2011-09-25T16:24:00.000-07:00

Recently I made a 2 Hand Pinch Device (pictured to the right) similar to a Euro Pinch Implement used in grip contests around the world.

After helping my wife (Tonya) with her practice session I decided to try for a PR and I did

exactly that. I lifted 133.2 lbs which is up 5 lbs. from 6 days ago.

My device is made from to #35 plates placed together smooth side out with York Spin Collars

securing them tightly together to form a 60mm wide pinching surface. It's my understanding that

if you practice with this type of set-up you can usually average 10-20 lbs. more on the actual Euro Pinch Implement. I hope this is correct as I just recently started practicing this lift.

My wife has gotten really good at this lift too. She set another PR today of 118.8 lbs. Up 5lbs.

from 6 days ago.

Also tried some hubbing today and set another PR of #45 plate with an additional 5lbs. added.

I don't practice this lift often but when I do I seem to be stronger every time.

Tomorrow is squat day (my favorite movement) so stay tuned for some numbers.

Stay STRONG and may your body and mind work together!!!

Vulcan Lever Attachment

2011-09-19T16:15:00.000-07:00

Here's a video of an attachment I made for my Vulcan to help
strengthen your wrist while developing your crushing strength
at the same time.

Stay STRONG!!!

GREAT QUOTE WORTHY OF POSTING

2011-09-18T14:02:00.000-07:00

There's numerous high level strength and conditioning coaches/trainers I admire and have the utmost respect for and Dan John would have to be at the TOP of that list.

With this being said I would like to share with my readers a quote from Dan
John that is worth etching into your brain:

"THE KEY TO BEING A GREAT COACH IS TO NEVER THINK YOU'RE TOO GOOD TO LEARN AND CHANGE"

Not only does this apply to being a great coach it just as easily applies to athletes as well. There's certain individuals out there today who believe that the buck stops with them and that everyone else is wrong and deluded. The sad truth is these individuals will never reach their goals much less help anyone else achieve theirs. They spend so much time trying impress others with their knowledge that they miss out
on many opportunities to learn from others including their own clients.

There's much I could say here but I believe my point is made. Try and have a growth mind set (what can I learn from this) and avoid the fixed mind set ( I already know everything). If you're willing to learn by listening and sharing knowledge your whole
outlook and progress will dramatically increase towards your strength and fitness goals.

One last thing, if anyone claims to have ALL the answers and try and teach you that only they have the best system out there and everyone else is wrong, AVOID this type of individual and their thinking. It will drag you down and keep your goals in a negative bubble unable to escape.

Hope this quote from a GREAT coach helps you move towards your goals.

Stay STRONG and may your mind grow along with your body!!!

Cambered Squat Bar & Squatting

2011-08-27T12:00:00.000-07:00

A week ago I orderd a Cambered Squat Bar from Anson at Silverback Strength Equipment
and boy am I pleased with this Bad Boy!

Anson's service was fantastic! Shipping was quick and right on time! The bar
is made from 2" thick scheduled pipe with plate stops welded on the bar. The bar is
painted a flat black and weighs right at 25 lbs.

A little background is in order to understand why I purchased the bar and why others should do the same.

As many of you know I was involved in professional arm wrestling for over 15 years
and after many matches and hard training sessions it took its toll on my shoulders.
I now have excess slack in my AC joint and my ROM is limited in my shoulder area
for doing proper back squats.

Solution? The Cambered Squat Bar! This bar changed everything in one single session. No shoulder pain or discomfort at all. None! It took a few sets to get used to the center of gravity being off center as opposed to straight bar squats but it sure makes a big difference.

To the right is a picture of my new bar loaded on my squat rack. This is picture the day I got it which was yesterday.

Hats off to Anson at Silverback Strength Equipment for making and offering such a fine piece of equipment to the public!!!

Stay tuned for a You Tube video review of this bar in action!

No Pain More Gain!!!

Update!!!

2011-08-25T04:07:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to let my followers know that I'm thinking of keeping a running
training/practice log here on my blog like I used to.

Let me know what you think!

Have a Grip Day!!!

Python Grip = High Quality Grippers

2011-07-26T17:02:00.000-07:00

I just recently learned of a guy in Israel by the name of Yuri Gechelin
who is now making and selling custom torsion spring hand grippers.

His website can be found here: www.pythongrip.com

Several things sets PythonGrip apart from the rest which include:

(1) All of Yuri's grippers are RGC calibrated.

(2) He offers both left and right wound springs.

(3) Gripper resistance can be specified for your order.

(4) Custom engraving offered on your gripper.

(5) Python Grip is engraved on one handle. This is standard on every gripper.

(6) Offers both knurled and smooth handles and different colors as well.

(7) Springs can be ordered in standard silver or black. Springs are treated with zinc
to prevent rusting.

Yuri sent me one of his grippers with a left hand wound spring with black aluminum
handles pictured to the right. The gripper calibrated at 95.7 lbs.

The gripper is very attractive, well built, and feels GREAT in the hand.

Yuri has made grippers for MONSTERS such as Sergey Daragan, Gabriel Sum, and Alxey Pritula.

Be sure and visit Yuri's website and see what he has to offer. Super friendly and knowledgeable as well. Center picture is the Python gripper beside a Captains of Crush gripper

Newest Grippers To My Collection

2011-03-20T15:11:00.001-07:00

Here's a picture of the newest addition of torsion spring hand grippers
to add to my ever growing collection destined to be the Worlds
LargestPrivate Collection!

These are the AtomGripz line of hand grippers. I purchased this set from Wade
Gillingham at the Gripper Super Store on the Grip Board. Click on my link to
the Grip Board to JOIN NOW!
Hope you enjoy the picture!

The grippers are rated by the number of bands on the handles. Currently
there are 6 grippers with 1 through 6 bands.

The 6 band gripper is a MONSTER and in my opinion will NEVER be closed by human hands.

I have a complete review over at the Grip Board.

Stay Strong!!!

IF YOU CLOSE A COC #4, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!

2011-01-09T05:59:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I was doing some macro photography work and decided to
shoot some gripper pics and after numerous frames I selected several
images for a little post production work and PRESTO out came this wonderful
image of a Captains of Crush #4 Gripper!
I first posted this image on the Grip Board as a dedication to ALL the
individuals on the Grip Board that have successfully closed a COC #4 gripper.

Stay tuned because I have an incredible image I'm working on for ALL the COC
#3 closers too.

Hope you enjoy the image!

Stay STRONG!!!

NOTE: ALL images by Joe Musselwhite are copyrighted.

Gripper Setting Exercise

2011-01-04T04:22:00.000-08:00

New 2 Hand Pinch World Record

2010-11-25T04:00:00.000-08:00

I'm extremely happy to announce along with the video of my
good friend and training inspiration, Jedd Johnson's 2 Hand PinchWorld Record.
Huge congrats to an Elite Grip Athlete!

Jedd had previously broke the world record months prior and
after the final leg of the World's Strongest Hands Series he
broke it again. It's only fair to mention that David Horne and
Big Loz broke Jedd's previous record on the same day but in the end
Jedd beat them all with this NEW World Record.

There's not many people that have done as much for the sport of Grip
as Jedd Johnson has. This guy LIVES for Grip!!!

Thumb Strength for Setting Grippers

2010-10-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

Wrist Ball Review

2010-09-19T14:41:00.001-07:00

Thumb Pad Developer

2010-09-19T14:27:00.000-07:00

Gripper Collection Picture UPDATE!!!

2010-09-05T14:34:00.000-07:00

This weekend I re-arranged my "Grip Corner" to include ALL my current grippers
and a signed picture Richard Sorin gave me in June of 1991 of him closing the
Iron Mind #3 gripper.

Also included is a new Captains of Crush #3 gripper signed by Richard Sorin
that is still in the package. I will probably never open this package and keep it
as is for my collection.

A BIG THANK YOU to Richard Sorin for the picture and the signed #3 gripper.

The two grippers above Richard's picture are a FBBC Super and FBBC Hard.
There was only a limited number of these two grippers made. Sure to be a future
collectors item.

On the table top is 3 of my FP Grippers for increasing finger pressure for arm wrestling or card tearing. Also on the table is a Telegraph Key made for strengthening your thumbs made by Warren Tetting. Notice the handles are reversed from the way Iron Mind makes them. You can close the handles all the way together this way (more ROM).

On the door hanging from #12, yellow jack chain is my custom made Shorty" Grippers from Beginner to Grand Elite made by Warren Tetting. Also hanging from the door is a set of 5/8" diameter handle grippers from Beginner to Grand Elite. Lastly hanging from the door is eleven RB Grippers from RB 70 to RB 365. The RB 400 is hanging on the red board, top left corner. The only grippers missing at this point is my set of 6 Heavy Grips which are out on loan.

NOTE: The "Shorty" Grippers are standard diameter handles that are 3-1/4" long instead of 3-3/4" making them harder because of less leverage. Neat little grippers that are TOUGH!

Hope you enjoy viewing my collection. Any comments are appreciated!

More updates as I purchase more grippers or add/change to my "Grip Corner".

Stay informed and stay Strong!!!

Why Testimonials Are Unreliable Evidence

2010-08-29T20:28:00.000-07:00

Here's a great article on the reasons why one should be cautious with
"testimonial evidence."

www.exercisebiology.com/index.php/site/articles/why_anecdotes_testimonials_are_unreliable/

Some of this sound familiar? Go to any strength forum, especially grip related and you'll find individuals who have been involved in grip work for several months and "Presto"! They are
all the sudden experts in the field.

Lastly, before dumping your hard earned money into someone's instructional e-book, verify if there's any evidence to support what they are selling besides testimonies from others. Look for some science behind their proposed training concept(s). Find out if their ideas go against known physiological facts, biology, physics, body mechanics, etc. Do some basic research before buying.

Nothing wrong with listening to others viewpoints but ask questions to yourself and the one selling the product.

Enjoy!

Stay informed and stay Strong!!!

Mash Monster Replica Display

2010-07-25T09:19:00.001-07:00

This weekend I spent all day Saturday working on my new Mash Monster Display

to showcase my MM Replica Grippers. These are custom made grippers to specifications

as outlined by Bill Piche, owner of the Gripboard @ http://www.gripboard.com/ for certification as a Mash Monster Elite. There is 7 grippers of which you can certify with. Currently no one has closed the MM7. To give you an idea of the difficulty of these grippers, the MM1 is harder than a Captains of Crush #3 gripper.

I used with permission from Bill the Mash Monster logo for the center of the display.

This has got to be the most awesome gripper logo out there. If there's a better one, I would LOVE to see it. A BIG THANKS to Bill Piche for allowing me to use his MM logo.

If you're interested in purchasing one of these replica grippers, contact Warren Tetting

@ 651-222-1889.

If you think you have what it takes to close one of the Mash Monsters go over to the

http://www.gripboard.com/ and join the largest grip community forum in the world and get the details for your certification.

Stay tuned and stay STRONG!!!

NEW! Terminator Handle 3D

2010-04-23T18:37:00.000-07:00

Pictured to the right is the NEW Terminator Handle 3D by inventor and mechanical genius John Cole.

In my opinion, John makes the absolute best arm wrestling equipment and machines available to arm wrestlers from beginners to elite professionals. You can visit his website at http://www.armwrestlingmachine.com/ to view his videos where he demonstrates how his products work.

Stay tuned here for a YouTube video I'm going to post on his NEW Terminator Handle 3D

for arm wrestling training.

John is a great guy and his prices are very reasonable considering what you get.

Check him out and check back within the next few weeks for my video.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Ronnie Coleman Classic 2010

2010-04-10T17:53:00.000-07:00

Went this morning to the Ronnie Coleman Classic in Mesquite Texas and helped my grip buddies, Paul Knight and Eric Milfeld run the Grip Strength Challenge.

Pictured from left to right: Eric Milfeld, myself, Paul Knight.

This was a series of 7 events to test ones grip strength. It was open to anyone who wanted to take the challenge.

The events were:

1) Lift Thomas Inch DB Replica. This is a 172 lb. globe dumbbell with a 2-3/8"

diameter handle.

2) Lift with one hand a 50 lb. Blob. This was the end of a 100 lb. York DB.

3) 2" V-Bar lift of 225 lbs.

4) 2 Hand Euro Pinch loaded to 200 lbs. This was the only event where you

was allowed to use 2 hands.

5) Lift 45 lb. plate by the center hub with an additional 10 lbs. added, total

weight was 55 lbs.

6) Close the Iron Mind #3.5 with a parallel set.

7) Bend a horseshoe bare-handed without wraps.

I got there at 10:00 am and left at 5:00 pm. Many people tried the events

and the whole thing was a huge success. Paul and Eric stayed for the night

time crowd.

Several guys did some amazing lifts that did not train grip specifically.

One man named Ross Love walked over to the Inch DB and grabbed it

with his right hand and lifted it straight up as if was nothing. I've never seen

anyone lift the Inch DB that fast and that easy. Incredible!!! Ross was a strongman

competitor and weighed 325 lbs. He said he had lifted it on 3 other occasions.

One other man ( Mark Neutch) lifted it to full dead lift position the first

time he tried. As a matter of fact, the guy had never seen one in his life.

Mark said he cut firewood for a living and arm wrestled a lot. He said

he weighed 230 lbs. His hands were very thick and his thumbs looked like

the end of a hammer handle.

Had a great time and look forward to next years event.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

David Horne's Vulcan & Thumb Screw

2010-02-22T04:51:00.001-08:00

In 2008 David Horne came out with the Vulcan, (pictured on the right) and in 2009 he came out with an ttachment called a Thumb Screw (pictured on the left) that attaches to the ends of the Vulcan handles which converts the Vulcan into a pinch grip device for various exercises.

I can't say enough GOOD about these 2 pieces of equipment. I believe the Vulcan along with the Thumb Screw (sold seperately) is the most versatile Grip Tool on the market today. Also sold seperately is 2 different springs to use with the Thumb Screw. The orange spring is 40% weaker than the red/black spring that comes with the Vulcan and a white spring that is 60% weaker. To make it even more adjustable you can use rubber bands instead of the spring(s).

You can order your Vulcan and Thumb Screw from David Horne's website,
www.davidhorne-gripmaster.com/index.html

Hope you enjoyed this review and I know you'll enjoy the Vulcan/Thumb Screw.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

O'Keeffe's Working Hands = GREAT STUFF!!!

2010-02-07T10:04:00.000-08:00

I FINALLY found a hand creme that absolutely works virtually
over night.

O'Keeffe's is specifically designed for individuals that work
their hands really hard. It is chemically different than any other
hand-care product. The concentrated formula stimulates the skin's
natural repair process by hydrating skin, adjusting pH balance and
retaining moisture.

Easy to use. You apply it to your hands right before bedtime.
It causes your skin temperature to rise during sleep, resulting in
increased circulation and healing.

I've been currently doing a hand gripper program called Radical Reps Baseline Training (RRBT) from Bill Piche of the Grip Board and this program is very taxing on the hands due to the high volume of training. The first night I used O'Keeffe's I
knew the next day that this stuff works. My hands felt new again. Totally refreshed!

If you're hard on your hands because of your training or maybe your job, I don't think you can go wrong with this product. I found it at Lowes Hardware. I've not
seen it anywhere else.

Try it you'll LOVE it!!!

Stay tuned and stay STRONG!!!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!

2010-01-01T17:46:00.000-08:00

I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and may
ALL your strength goals come to fruition.

Train HARD and train SMART! You will go far.

Set goals and be consistent in your training. The rewards will be
GREAT!

Stay tuned and stay STRONG!!!

Keys To Successful Training by Logan Christopher

2009-12-23T17:36:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all!!!

I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

I would like to highly recommend an online course offered by
Logan Christopher at LegendaryStrength.com The name of the course is
"Keys To Successful Training"

I can't think of a better way to start your New Year than to get
this course. It teaches you how to set goals and get consistent results
with proven methods and techniques. It's probably the BEST thing I've
purchased this year that will help me achieve my training goals.

You can check it out here: www.keystosuccessfultraining.com

Stay tuned and stay STRONG!!!

Workout Today 11-15-09

2009-11-15T18:25:00.000-08:00

Worked out with my new Rectangular Wrist Roller (RWR) today.

Hit the fingers HARD!!! This machine is GREAT!

5 x 10 seated DB curls

5 x 10 RWR with various grips

3 singles - Negatives w/ Ext. Handle Grand Elite Gripper.

3 x 1 minute holds with FP2 Gripper

Finger Extensions w/ bands x 50 each hand

Stay tuned and stay STRONG!!!

FP Gripper - Hand Gripper for Arm Wrestlers

2009-10-02T20:41:00.000-07:00

I'm pleased to announce the "FP Gripper"! FP stands for "finger pressure". Designed by an arm wrestler for developing finger pressure strength so crucial in arm wrestling.

This is the FIRST EVER hand gripper designed for arm wrestlers!

I came up with the design after much thought and experimenting. My good friend Warren Tetting actually made the gripper for me to my specifications.

Hopefully this gripper will be available to arm wrestlers everywhere real soon.

Click on picture for close-up view.

Stay tuned! This is only the beginning!

8" Loadable Globe DB

2009-09-29T04:35:00.000-07:00

Here's a picture of my new birthday gift I recieved from my wife
and youngest son today.

It's an Old School loadable DumbBell made by my good friend
Ryan Pitts at StrongerGrip.com

The dimensions are 8" globes, 2" diameter handle, 4" between the globes
and 20" in length.
As soon as I get enough lead shot I'll see what it will weigh fully loaded.

What a B-Day gift!!!

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Getting Ready For Europa 2009

2009-08-01T15:41:00.000-07:00

Been doing some serious AW training for the last 3 months trying

to better myself from last years performance at Europa 2008 in Dallas

Texas.

I've been pulling on Sundays and working grip and recovery on Thursdays.

I do something everyday for arm wrestling even if it's something as simple as

finger extensions with rubber bands.

Hope to do well this year. I'm probably competing RH Heavy, Masters & Open

Class.

Hope to see you there. August 15, 2009 @ Dallas Convention Center.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Arm Wrestling Training & ARM TV

2009-07-19T06:58:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted in a while. I apologize for that. I've been doing my arm wrestling training trying to get ready for Europa Super Show Tournament, August 15th in Dallas Texas. I'll be pulling Masters, Heavy RH and maybe Open, Heavy RH. We'll see!

One of the BEST things an arm wrestler, competitive or not can do to help themselves
get better is to join ARM TV and watch others pull and train. ARM TV is the BEST thing going right now in arm wrestling. Click on the link to the left and JOIN!!!

ARM TV is AWESOME!!!

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Messing Around

2009-05-06T19:29:00.000-07:00

Blob attempts = #40 & # 37.5 hex
Failed R & L Hand

2" DB = 3 singles @ 117 lbs.

Pinch Block Curls = 1 set x 8 @ 7.5 lbs.

T.E.N.S. Unit x 30 minutes for wrist and hands.

Tried some bare-handed bending @ work today to toughen up
hands and mental power.

3/16" CRS x 7" Reverse to 90 degrees x 2 = PAIN

I'm currently using PAIN to overcome PAIN. More on
this later.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Blobs & Thick Bar DB

2009-04-30T04:16:00.000-07:00

After doing my gripper routine I decided to play around
with some blobs and get a few DL singles in with my new 2"
DB I made.

Workout looked like this:

27.5 lb. Blob x 5 each hand

40 lb. Blob x 5 attempts each hand = No Lifts

Pinch Block Plate Curls = 3 sets x 10, 8, 6 @ 7.5 lbs.

2" DB = 5 singles, R&L @ 117 lbs.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Dead Lifts, 4-26-09 Sunday

2009-04-28T17:44:00.000-07:00

Walked 15 minutes to start light sweat.

Dead Lifts:

Warm-up = 135 x 10

Set 1 = 225 x 5

Set 2 = 295 x 2

Set 3 = 310 x 1 = *PR*

Set 4 = 225 x 6

Bent Over Rowing w/ 2" Axle = 3 sets x 10 @ 135

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Core Work

2009-04-23T18:45:00.001-07:00

Walked for 15 minutes to get body warmed up.

Tried out my new Power Wheel for the core. GREAT TOOL!

Sumo DL for hip strength - 225 lbs. x 2 x 3 x 2

Good Mornings - #55 Axle , 3 sets x 10

Stretched

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Dead Lifts & Rows

2009-04-19T13:31:00.000-07:00

Warm-up: Walked 15 minutes

Dead Lifts:

set 1 = 135 x 8

set 2 = 185 x 5

set 3 = 225 x 3

set 4 = 275 x 2

set 5 = 300 x 1

Bent Over Rows w/ 2" Axle:

3 sets x 10 @ 125 lbs.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Show of Hands Grip Cup 4

2009-04-12T08:26:00.000-07:00

Here's a picture of the "Top 5" at Eric's Grip Contest.

(Standing left to right) Rex Hubbard 1st, Eric Milfeld 2nd,

Matt Chips 3rd.

(Kneeling left to right) Kevin Emery 5th, Keith Bormann 4th.

The picture to the right is the competitors excluding myself.

Hope you enjoy!

Stay Strong!!!

Card Tearing & More, 4-5-09, Sunday

2009-04-06T05:01:00.000-07:00

Warm-up - light curls standard and reverse.

Red Rafter Plate Curls - 3 sets x 10 @ 10 lbs.

Wrist Roller - 3 sets x 15 @ 100 lbs.

R&P on MJ Grip Machine - 4 sets x 10 @ 75, 85, 95, 75

IMTUG #6 - 6 singles, R&L

JK Grip Machine - 2 sets x 10 @ 150

27.5 lb. Blob - 6 singles

Card Tearing - 2 decks, 1st deck = 1:30
2nd deck = 1:22
Note: I video taped my first deck tear today.

Crimp Grip Reverse Curls - 2 sets x 10

Crimp Grip Expansions - 2 sets x 10

Iced Hands

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Card Tearing & Crimp Grip 3-31-09, Tuesday

2009-03-31T18:57:00.000-07:00

Warm-Up - Free Squats x 10

Trainer x 6, R&L

JKR Grip Machine - 1 set x 10 @ 120 lbs.

Crimp Grip w/MJ Grip Machine - 5 sets x 10 @ 72-105 lbs.

27.5 lb. Blob x 10, R&L

Crimp Grip Device - 3 sets x 10

Note: This a device I made from an idea in Jedd Johnson's

card tearing e-book.

Card Tearing - 1st Tear = 40 cards

2nd Tear = 52 cards, MY FIRST DECK OF CARDS!!! *PR*

A BIG THANKS to Jedd Johnson & Adam Glass!!!

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Shoulders & Thick Bars - 3-30-09, Monday

2009-03-31T18:48:00.000-07:00

Warm-up - Free Squats x 10

Free Squats w/ #45 x 10

Suit Case DL w/ 2" Axle - 3 sets x 6 @ 90 lbs.

Military Press w/ 2" Axle - 3 sets x 10 @ 100 lbs.

Single Arm 2" DB Overhead Press - 3 sets x 10 @ 47 lbs.

2" V-Bar - 5 singles @ 147 - 162 lbs.

Various Grip Exercises w/ 2" Rope

Single Finger Lifts - 3 singles w/middle finger @ 80 lbs.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

NOTE

2009-03-31T04:53:00.000-07:00

Just a quick note to those that follow along with my training.

I don't post every single workout because of time constraints
with my job, etc.

I work out at least 4 times a week and I'm very consistent.

I post my better workouts as I have time.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Card Tearing & Blob - Wednesday

2009-03-26T04:36:00.000-07:00

27.5 lb. Blob x 10, R&L

Card Tearing - 3 decks up to 30 cards

Crimp Grip Exercises - 3 sets w/tubes

3" T-Bomb - 3 sets x 10 @ 55 lbs.

Light Levering - 2 sets x 10 @ 6 lbs.

Iced Hands

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Crushers & Pinch

2009-03-22T17:43:00.000-07:00

3" Crushers - 5 singles @ 50 lbs, 60, 70, 78, 78

Wrist Roller - 4 sets @ 70, 80, 110, 125

Pinch 2-35's - 3 attempts = no lifts

Pinch 2-25's - RH & LH

Pinch 2- 25's + 9 lbs. - RH = lift, LH = no lift

27.5 lb. Blob + 5 lbs. - RH = lift, LH = lift

27.5 Blob + 6.25 lbs. - RH = lift, LH = lift

Plate Curls w/Stacker - 3 sets x 10, 8, 5 @ 10 lbs.

Crimp Grip w/ Stretch Bands - 3 sets x 10

Finger Extensions x 80

Iced Hands

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

2" V-Bar PR LH = #182, RH = #172

2009-03-15T17:00:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sL9n-1pFl2M

After a light warm-up I tried for another record on the 2" V-Bar.

I started not to even try because it was cold and damp and the bar
was moist feeling. Even more, I had done heavy negatives Saturday
with my Negative Machine.

Even with this against me I went for it and got 2 *PR's*!

Right Hand = 172 lbs.

Left Hand = 182 lbs.

My right is behind possibly because of a nagging wrist problem
I've had for nearly a year now. I've eliminated exercises that
irritate it to see if this helps.

Workout looked like this:

Warm-up - 127 lbs. RH & LH x 3

162 lbs. RH & LH x 2

172 lbs. RH & LH x 2

182 lbs. RH failed, LH x 3

I've exceeded my goal (175 lbs.) for 2009 on this lift.

My "New Goal" is 200 lbs.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Shoulders & Biceps - Tuesday

2009-03-10T18:18:00.000-07:00

Standing 2" Axle Press:

2 sets x 10

2 sets x 8

One Arm 2" DB Press:

2 sets x 10

2 sets x 8

Standing 2" Axle Curls:

4 sets x 10

Dynamic Thumb w/ Pony Clamp:

3 sets x 10

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

2" V-Bar PR RH = #170, LH = #172

2009-03-08T14:24:00.000-07:00

I've made Sundays my Thick Bar and Pinch training day.

Lifts include:

2" V-Bar

2" Axle DL's

3" Crusher

2" Wrist Roller Machine

Hex Blocks

Plates Pinch

Note: I don't do all of the above exercises every Sunday.

I change them up every Sunday.

Today I did 2" V-Bar, 2" Axle (Stumpy), Hex Blocks & Plates

Pinch.

2" V-Bar - LH = 172 lbs. RH = 170 lbs. NEW *PR*

8 sets total ranging from 142 lbs. to 172 lbs.

2" Axle DL - 4 sets @ 200, 205, 210, 210

#20 Hex + 15 - 3 singles, RH & LH

2-35's Assisted Pinch, RH & LH

Note: I would use 2 fingers to aid in lifting the plates

and then I would use one hnad only to go down. This

is kind of like negatives.

I'm really proud of my 2" V-Bar lifts. This time last year

my best was 153 lbs.

The picture above, right is of my 2" V-Bar and 2" Axle (Stumpy).

I made both of these from 2" HRS. The 2" Axle is 5' long and weighs 55 lbs.

I named it "Stumpy". The 2" V-Bar weighs 22 lbs.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

2" V-Bar & More

2009-03-01T16:45:00.000-08:00

Warm-up:

Free Squats - 3 sets x 10

No-Set Attempts:

Super Master - 5/8" steel handles

RH = 1/4", LH = 1/2" x 2

Master - 5/8" steel handles

RH = closed, LH = 1/16" x 3

Dynamic Thumb:

Pony Clamp - 1 set x 10 each hand

2" V-Bar:

3 sets @ 132, 142, 152 lbs.

1 set @ 127 lbs. x 5 each hand

Fat Bar DL:

1 single @ 180 lbs.

1 single @ 190 lbs.

Finger Extensions - 1 set x 50 each hand

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

SledgeHammers & 2" V-Bar

2009-02-18T16:52:00.000-08:00

Warm-up - Free Squats x 10

#8 Sledge Swings on Tire x 20

2" V-Bar - 112 lbs. x 3
Note: All V-Bar lifts are to full lockout.

Dead Lifts from mid-thigh w/ 2-1/4" Fat Bar:
4 singles @ 180 lbs.
Note: 1 single done between each V-Bar set.

#12 Sledge Swings x 20

2" V-Bar - 135 lbs. x 2

#16 Sledge Swings x 20

2" V-Bar - 138 lbs. x 2

#20 Sledge Swings x 20

Squats w/ 62 lb. KB @ chest height x 10

Note: I made a very good looking 2" V-Bar out of solid
HRS, 24" long. My son welded a 3" x 1/8" washer on bottom.
This "BEAST" weighs 22 lbs. empty.

TOTAL COST = $22.04

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Curls & 3" Crusher

2009-02-18T04:51:00.000-08:00

Warm-up:

Free Squats - 3 sets x 10

Standing Curls w/ 2" Crushers:

4 sets x 10

3" Crusher - 5 singles @ 72 lbs.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Workout - Arms & Grip Stuff

2009-02-14T17:27:00.000-08:00

Warm-up: Same as gripper workout @ http://gripfanatic.blogspot.com

Standing Curls w/ tubes - 3 sets x 10

Hammer Curls w/ Wrist Developer - 3 sets x 10

3" Crusher - 3 sets x 1, RH = 79.5 lbs. LH = 77.5 lbs.

Grip Machine - 1 set @ 175 lbs. x 8

1 set @ 200 lbs. x 4

IM Little Big Horn - 3 sets x 1, RH = 145 lbs. LH = 145 lbs.
Note: I'm only using the LBH until I get my FBBC 2" V-Bar.

Thumb Work - IMTUG #2, 3 sets x 10

Rear Levers w/ Indian Clubs - 1 set x 12

Note: This workout was followed by my gripper workout.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Workout

2009-02-10T18:51:00.000-08:00

Bicep Curls w/ Life Line Tubes - 3 sets x 10

Seated Tricep Dips - 3 sets x 10

Close Stance Push Ups - 3 sets x 10

Seated Wrist Curls w/ Fat Bar - 2 sets x 10
Note: I noticed these wrist curls caused a flare up
again in the top part of my wrist. Becase of this I'm
going to do another wrist development exercise with
"Wrist Developer" made by Ryan Pitts.

2" Crusher - RH = 126 lbs. *PR*, LH = 123.6lbs.
Note: Did several singles with 123.6 right and left
hand.

Hammer Curls w/Wrist Developer - 2 sets x 10

Grip Machine - 2 sets x 10 @ 150 lbs.

Finger Extensions - 2 sets x 50, 30

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Upper Body Workout

2009-02-08T16:06:00.000-08:00

Tricep Dips w/ home-made dip bars - 3 sets x 10

Hand Stand Presses w/dip bars - 3 sets x 5 partial reps

Push-Ups w/ dip bars - 3 sets x 10, wide and close

Fat Bar Curls - 3 sets x 10, #70

Standing Curls w/LifeLine Tubes - 3 sets x 20

Fat Bar Seated Wrist Curls - 3 sets x 10, #120

2" Crusher - 4 singles for 5 second holds, #110

Front Lever w/Sledge - 3 sets x 5, 3, 1 reps, #10

Rear Lever w/Indian Clubs - 3 sets x 6, 8 reps

Single Hand Pinch w/3" Block - 5 singles R&L hand, #42.8

Single Hand Pinch - 2 - 25's x 3 singles R&L hand

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Grip Tool Pics & Descriptions

2009-02-08T12:26:00.000-08:00

I've had numerous requests for pics and descriptions of some of the grip tools I use in my training so others that are new to grip training can better understand what I'm posting in my grip workouts. Click on each image for enlarged view. Descriptions are below.

Above is the 2" Crusher for revolving handle dead lifts. This tool is similar to the IronMind Rolling Thunder.

Above and to the right is a 3.5" GripBall Dumbbell Handle made by Ryan Pitts @

StrongerGrip.com. Just add plates and do curls,etc.

Middle right is a picture of my MS Gripper and

an RP Trainer made by Micheal Strassburg from the Grip Board. The taller gripper on the left is similar to a Vulcan Gripper. It has smooth handles and one handle is filed for BTR (beyond the range)

training. The gripper on the right is for ring & pinky finger

training or index & middle finger training.

Below left is 2 Hand Grippers made by Warren Tetting.

Many refer to these grippers as BB grippers, meaning

Beef Builder grippers sold by Weightlifters Warehouse.

The gripper on the left is a narrow spread, NS (2-1/8") and the gripper

on the right is a regular spread, RS (2-3/4" +). Spread meaning

the distance between the inner part of the handles.

Below right is a Titans Telegraph made by IronMind.

You place your thumb on the top end opposite the weighted

end and squeeze up and down to develop your thumb strength.

You can also use individual fingers and thumb also.

I hope this clears up some confusion to those new to grip.

If you're interested in any other equipment I use but don't know

what it is, let me know and I'll post a pic and description of it. I

have many many more grip tools.

You can contact me @ gripfanatic@yahoo.com for any more questions,

suggestions, or comments.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Equipment Review Blog Deleted

2009-02-07T05:05:00.000-08:00

For those that visited my equipment review blog,
"Mighty Joe's Equipment Reviews". For some mysterious
reason my blog got deleted.

I don't know if it was hacked or what but it's gone.

I contacted Blogger and they confirmed it was deleted but
didn't have a clue as to why.

Just for safety measures I changed my passwords to all
my existing accounts. I don't know why this happened nor
can I imagine why anyone would do such a thing.

I apologize to all of you who have visited the site and it's no longer
there. It took a lot of time to load all those videos. From now on when
I do a review on a piece of equipment I'll just post it here on my training
blog.

I would like to thank all of you who made such kind comments about
the reviews. I'm also glad to know that the reviews helped several
people make their decision to buy a certain piece of equipment or not.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Grip Work - Thursday

2009-02-05T18:33:00.000-08:00

To see my grip workout for today go to:

http://gripfanatic.blogspot.com

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Grip & More - Tuesday

2009-02-03T17:23:00.000-08:00

Fat Bar Military Presses - 3 sets x 10

Standing Life Line Cable Curls - 3 sets x 20, 2 red cables

MM Sets:

Warm-up - #1 x 10

Super Master - RH, less than 1/8", LH, 3/16" x 2 attempts

NS Elite - RH, 1/4", LH, 3/8" x 1 attempt
NS = narrow spread, 2-1/8"

NS Grand Master - RH, closed LH, 1/8"
Note: The spread is 2-1/16" - Great for small hands
like mine.

Smooth Handle MS Gripper - 2 sets at parallel and hold 5 sec.

Thumb Work w/Titans Telegraph - 2 sets x 15 @ 11 lbs.

Grip Machine - Full ROM closes - 3 sets x 10, 6, 5 @ 125 lbs. & 150 lbs.

Finger Extensions - 2 sets x 50

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Shoulders & Zerchers, 2-1-09, Sunday

2009-02-02T04:22:00.000-08:00

Fat Bar Military Presses - 3 sets x 10

Zerchers - 3 sets x 10

Note: Grip Workout is posted on my other blog.

Stay tuned and stay strong!!!

Workout - Wednesday

2009-01-28T20:33:00.000-08:00

Fat Bar Curls - 3 sets x 10, 8, 7

Fat Bar Seated Wrist Curls - 3 sets x 15

2" Crusher - 4 singles
Note: 116 lbs. RH & LH = *PR*

2" Pinch Block - 6 singles
Note: 53 lbs. RH & LH

2" Cheat Pinch - 68 lbs. x 4 singles RH & LH

Grip Machine - 1 set x 10, 150 lbs.

Finger Extensions in rice - 2 sets x 50

Iced Hands until numb.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Workout - Sunday

2009-01-25T17:24:00.000-08:00

Barbell Curls - 3 sets x 10

Military Presses - 3 sets x 12

Thumb work w/Super Grip Machine - 3 sets x 10

Thumb work w/Titans Telegraph - 3 sets x 10

No-Set Super Advanced Gripper (IM 1.5) - 3 singles

Rear Levering - 2 sets x 10

Fat Bar Wrist Curls - 3 sets x 15

Note: I done this workout after my "Gripper Workout"

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Zerchers & More, 1-20-09 Tuesday

2009-01-22T19:36:00.000-08:00

Zerchers - 3 sets x 10, #100

Military Presses - 3 sets x 20
Note: Fat Bar only - no plates

Standing Barbell Curls - 3 sets x 10
Note: Fat Bar only - no plates

The presses and curls were very light to
increase blood flow to my arms to help
in recovery from tendonitis in my upper
left arm. Seemed to help.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Workout & Gripper Routine

2009-01-18T15:49:00.000-08:00

Gripper Routine - Day 2

Negatives:

3 attempts at closing w/ Super Master 1/16" mount - close to 1/4" RH, 3/8" LH

Negatives w/ 3-5 second hold on Grip Machine - 3 singles each hand, 170lbs.

Workout:

Thick Bar Curls - 5 sets x 10, #80 & #90

Revolving Handle Curls - 4 sets x 6-8, #38

Revolving Handle Wrist Curls - 3 sets x 20, #55

Grip Machine - 4 sets x 15, #125, 2-handed

Titans Telegraph - 3 sets x 20, #10
Note: Trying to strengthen thumbs for setting grippers

Rolling Thunder - 3 singles #105, #110, #115

Finger Extensions in rice - 3 sets x 50

Note: Today I capped off the end of my Thick Bar and filled it
with lead shot. The bar went from 16.8 lbs. to 40 lbs. It's heavy
for a 5' long bar.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

SledgeHammer Workout - Cardio

2009-01-17T13:01:00.000-08:00

Swings - 5 sets x 20

1 set x 50

Weight started at 8 lbs. and ended up at 20 lbs.

Hammer Hands - 1 set x 20
Note: This is where you take 2 - 4 lb. hammers with
short handles and just the tire like a drum. This will
set your forearms on fire.

Step-ups on the tire - 2 sets x 30, 50

Gripper Day tomorrow, Sunday

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Road To The CoC #3 - Gripper Routine

2009-01-15T17:41:00.000-08:00

This is the first day of my new Gripper Workout Routine to
eventually shut the IrondMind Captain of Crush #3 Gripper.

I'm doing this routine twice a week right now for 1 month. Routine
will change as Paul instructs me to do so.

This is all from the help of an incredible Grip Athlete named
Paul Knight. He's keeping track of my progress and makes changes
as he sees fit.

Warm-Up - Zercher Squats - 2 sets x 10

Note: This got my CNS (central nervous system) firing and just
started to break a sweat.

Day 1 - "Set Day"

Set to parallel and hold 5 seconds Warren Tetting He-Man Gripper,
5 sets

Forced Closes - He-Man Gripper - 5 sets
Note: The routine calls for 10 closes but this became nearly impossible
due to fatique. I'll try to reach 10 next time. This gripper has smooth handles
which makes the sets even tougher. I like this!

Finished workout with choked #3 attempts at parallel, no wider.

5 attempts both right and left.

1st = RH, 1/8", LH, 1/4"
2nd = RH, 1/8", LH, 1/4"
3rd = RH, 1/4", LH, 1/2"
4th = same as 3rd
5th = same as 3rd

Topped off the workout with Finger Extensions with rubber bands
and extensions in bucket of rice.

Next Gripper Day = Sunday

A HUGE THANK YOU to my friend Paul Knight for his guidance and
help with one of my long time goals. THANKS Paul!!!

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Cardio w/SledgeHammers

2009-01-13T17:51:00.000-08:00

#8 Sledge - 20 swings x 3 sets

#20 Sledge - 20 swings x 3 sets

Note: After each set of swings I would put the sledge down
and do 20 step-ups on the tire. This would be 6 sets of step-ups.

Great Cardio workout!!!

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Workout, 1-12-09 Monday

2009-01-13T04:40:00.000-08:00

Standing Barbell Curls - 5 sets x 8-10

Revolving Handle DB Curls - 5 sets x 4-10

Note: I did super sets with the above 2 exercises.

Grippers - 4 singles w/ BB Master
2 attempts w/BB Super Master
3 attempts w/ RB 260N

Grip Machine - 3 sets x 10-15
3 sets of static holds

Rolling Thunder - 4 sets x 1 #105

Front Sledge Levering - 2 sets x 5

Pinch 2-25's - 2 sets x 1

Pinch 2-25's + 5 - Attempts = Failed

Finger Extensions - 2 sets x 50-25

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Shoulders, 1-11-09, Sunday

2009-01-12T04:48:00.000-08:00

Military Presses front and back - 5 sets x 10

Horizontal Tricep Extensions - 5 sets x 15

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Great Grip Workout!!! 1-9-09, Friday

2009-01-10T07:01:00.000-08:00

Standing Barbell Curls - 5 sets x 8

Seated Concentration Curls w/RT Handle from 90 degrees - 5 sets x 5-8

Grip Machine - 6 sets x 15-20, reps, negatives, and full ROM sets

Rolling Thunder - 5 sets x 1, #110

Pinching 2-25's - Full Hand, R&L, 2 Fingers, R&L

Pinched 29.2 lbs. with RP finger RH, failed LH

Pinched 29.2 lbs. Thumb & Index finger only, R&L

Front Levering w/Custom Made Sledge - 2 sets x 6, #8

Finger Extensions in rice - 2 sets x 50-30

Note: Felt really strong in my grip tonight. Resting from pulling to
allow tendons to heal completely. I've learned by doing this that when you
start pulling again, you come back a lot stronger.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Biceps & Grip

2009-01-07T18:00:00.000-08:00

Standing Barbell Curls - 5 sets x 8-10

One Arm Rowing w/revolving handle - 5 sets x 8-10

Grip Machine - 5 sets x 10-15

Rolling Thunder - 4 singles, 110 lbs.

Front Levering - 1 set x 5, #8

Rear Levering - 2 sets x 8, w/Indian Clubs

Shoulder Rotations w/Indian Club - 2 sets x 10

Finger Extensions in rice - 50 reps each hand

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Shoulders-Triceps

2009-01-05T19:33:00.000-08:00

Standing Military Press - 4 sets x 20, 20, 15, 15

Shoulder Rotations w/Indian Clubs by StrongerGrip.com - 2 sets x 20

Lateral Tricep Extensions w/LifeLine Cables - 3 sets x 10

Finger Extensions in rice - 1 set x 60

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Arms & Grip 1-04-09, Sunday

2009-01-05T19:24:00.000-08:00

Standing Barbell Curls - 5 sets x 10-12

Revolving Handle One-Arm Rowing - 5 sets x 10

Grip Machine - 10 sets x 20, various grip positions

Front Levering - w/custom made SledgeHammer by StrongerGrip.com
3 sets x 3

Rear Levering - Indian Clubs - 3 sets x 10

Finger Extensions in rice - 1 set x 75

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Mighty Joe's Super Grip Machine!!!

2008-12-31T20:13:00.000-08:00

On December 29, 2008 I got my custom made stainless steel Grip Machine

made by Ryan Pitts at StrongerGrip.com

Click on the image for a detailed view.

I can't even begin to explain how excited I am about getting this

serious grip training tool. There's so many things I can now do

to train my overall grip.

I can do regular gripper weight squeezes. Regular overhand grip,

single hand negatives. I can work 2 fingers at a time. I can do thumb

work with the flat handles. Finger pressure training is easy with these

flat handles. Pinch grip training and more.

This machine is smooth and doesn't clang around as your operate it

through its motions.

The frame that moves up and down as you squeeze weighs 21.2 lbs.

I add this amount to whatever weight I have on at the time to keep

up with what actual weight I'm squeezing.

I just can't say enough good about my new Machine.

What a way to start off my New Year!

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Friday, 12-26-08 Forearms

2008-12-27T04:22:00.000-08:00

I've been sick for the last few days so my workouts have been off.

Tonight I did a little forearm work to see how I felt.

MARV Handle - Pronations, 5 sets x 25

Standing Barbell Curls - 5 sets x 25

Forearm Blaster - 5 sets x 25

Finger Extensions in rice - 1 set x 75

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

2008-12-24T13:38:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a very happy holiday season
and may all your strength goals for 2009 come to fruition.

Yours in Strength,

Mighty Joe Musselwhite

Changed Workout Up

2008-12-20T19:28:00.000-08:00

5' Olympic Barbell Curls - 5 sets x 10-12, very strict

Standing Reverse Curls - 3 sets x 10

Flat Handle Rowing - 5 sets x 10

Wrist Roller - 3 sets, 15 lbs 10 feet up

Pinch Block Curls - 2 sets x 10

Standing Wrist Curls - 5 sets x 20

MS Handgripper - 10 sets x 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

Finger Extensions in rice - 2 sets x 50

Note: I change up my workout ever 6 - 10 weeks because of the
"muscle confusion principle" which basically says that change from
the same routine stimulates new muscle growth and strength.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Arm Wrestling Practice, 12-14-08

2008-12-15T17:46:00.000-08:00

Arm Wrestling Practice

Had another great sesssion of pulling with Jake Culver.

My hook is getting stronger, slowly but surely. My set-up and
toproll are stronger than ever. On all straight up matches I won very
quickly.

My back pressure has increased Big Time! My hand strength on
the table is off the charts right now. Jake said my fingers feel like
steel rebar.

Going to take two weeks off from pulling to let everything heal and
to get some strength building workouts in.

Former World Champion, Tim Collins was supposed to show but didn't
make it. Maybe next time. I'm hoping I can take Tim on the set-up and
the GO.

Got to rest a few days and then back to my workouts and hopefully a little
closer to my goals.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Al Turner, 1929 - 1998

2008-12-14T11:22:00.000-08:00

Here's a picture of Al Tuner along with a letter and the original envelope

that he sent me in October of 1983. This picture is really special to me

because it's a picture of Al's very first tournament.

Can you guess who he's pulling? Send me an e-mail if you know who it is.

If no one guesses in a week or so, I'll reveal who it is.

Al Turner was considered the God Father of armwrestling and has always

been my hero of the sport. He competed late into his life and went undefeated

for quite some time. He was a many time National and World champion.

Al retired after losing to Bobby Hopkins. Al told me that pulling Bobby was

like being hit by a freight train.

Al Turner was known for his incredible hand strength and doing huge amounts

of weight in the table top DB curl.

Al died in 1998 from a bout with cancer.

Hope you enjoy this short article and picture of my all-time hero Al Turner.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Workout, 12-11-08 Thursday

2008-12-13T05:24:00.000-08:00

Seated DB Concentration curls - 3 x 10, 40 lbs.

Tabletop Curls - 3 x 8-10, 40 lbs. 50 lbs. 60 lbs.

Wrist exercises with new MARV Handle - 5 x 15

Fat Bar Standing Wrist Curls - 5 x 25

Reverse Wrist Curls w/ Forearm Blaster - 5 x 25

MS Handgripper - 1 x 5, hard setting

Finger Extensions - 1 x 50

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

12-04-08, Pulling Practice

2008-12-06T06:15:00.001-08:00

Me and Jake Culver pulled for 45 minutes Thursday night.

Had a great session!!!

I won most of the RH matches and Jake won all the LH matches
except one.

My Toproll felt unstoppable! My Hook is getting better. I've got to strengthen
my wrist from opening up in a Hook. Wrist to wrist Jake can't touch me at all,
so I know I have the pulling power in the Hook BUT my wrist is the weak link.
That's fixing to change for sure!

My finger strength is like STEEL on the setup. Working on faster starts.
When I get the hit. I can take most pullers I normally can't beat.

Time, patience and hard work will help me reach my goal:

WORLD CHAMPION, MASTER'S CLASS by 9-29-2012

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Light Workout - Practice Sunday

2008-11-28T14:38:00.000-08:00

Did a very light workout today with the weights and grip tools
because me and Jake will practice pulling Sunday.

Being that I went light I tried some new exercises with my
"Total Wrist Developer" and "T-Bomb Handles."

I did curls with both devices at different angles and wrist positions.

Did my one-arm rowing with 63 lb. Kettle Bell instead of my "flat handle"
made by Ryan Pitts.

Also got my arms good and warm and did some bounce rafter chins.
This where you bounce off the floor with your feet for momentum to
do the next rep. When you don't have to bounce you know that you've
gotten stronger for sure.

Did some "revolving handle" single arm dead lifts with 2" Crusher from
FBBC. This really helps your hand strength for setting up at the AW table.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Happy Holidays!!!

2008-11-27T07:29:00.000-08:00

I wish everyone a Happy Holiday season and may all
of your training goals be achieved.

I appreciate all of you who visit my site and it's my hope
that I've helped someone out in some way to becoming
a better strength athlete both mentally and physically.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

New Workout Shed!!! 11-22-08

2008-11-25T04:32:00.000-08:00

Got my new custom built workout shed Saturday.

It's only 12' x 14' but the way I had lofts put on both sides for

storage frees up a lot of floor space.

All the siding is pressure treated.

Flooring is treated 3/4" plywood supported underneath with

treated 2 x 6's set 16" apart.

When I get the inside the way I want it I'll post some pics.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Sunday, 11-23-08 Arms

2008-11-25T04:24:00.001-08:00

Dumball Curls - 3 sets x 10

Flat Handle Rowing - 3 sets x 10

T-Bomb Handle Curls - 2 sets x 10
(new exercise I came up with)

Pulling with Life Line Cables:

Hook - 6 sets

Hook wrist pulls - 6 sets

Top Roll - 6 sets

Hook holds - 3 sets

Back Pressure holds - 3 sets

Standing Fat Bar Wrist Curls - 5 sets x 20

Reverse Wrist Curls - 5 sets x 20

Finger Extensions - 2 sets x 50

Note: I cut out some of my weight lifting sets and did more
pulling so my tendons would stay stronger longer.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Arms - Arm Wrestling Specific

2008-11-20T18:35:00.000-08:00

DumbBall Curls - 4 sets x 20

Flat Handle One Arm Rowing - 4 sets x 10

Standing Fat Bar Wrist Curls - 5 sets x 20

Reverse Wrist Curls w/Forearm Blaster - 5 sets x 20

MS Gripper - 20 singles each hand

Finger Extensions in bucket full of rice - 2 sets x 50

Note: Been sick for the last 4 days. Starting to ease back into my
regular arm wrestlng training. Should be pulling with partner this
Sunday. If not, I'll pull on my Life Line Tubes with different handles.

The picture of my right forearm is 1/2" larger after less than 5 weeks of

forearm training.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

UPDATE: Forearm Training

2008-11-15T16:01:00.000-08:00

Forearm Training:

I've been working my forearms every day of the week except
weekends to see if you can overtrain the forearms.

I'm convinced after 5 weeks of doing this you can't.

Here's what I do:

Standing Fat Bar Wrist Curls, 5 sets x 20

Reverse Wrist Curls w/Forearm Blaster, 5 sets x 20

The Forearm Blaster I purchased from Ultimate Arm Wrestling.
It's possibly the best forearm developer I've ever purchased.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Workout, 11-11-08

2008-11-15T15:56:00.000-08:00

DumbBall Curls:

5 sets x 10

Flat Handle Rowing:

5 sets x 8-10

Reverse Levering:

5 sets x 12

Wrist Lever Top Roll:

5 sets x 10

MS Gripper:

10 sets x 2

Finger Extensions in Rice Bucket:

2 sets x 50

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Arm Wrestling Practice-Finally!

2008-11-09T19:27:00.000-08:00

It's been nearly a month since I've got to pull with anyone.
I've had to pull on my tubes and do exercises that simulate
arm wrestling technique.

My main partner (Jake Culver) has started back training with me again
and I'm so happy. It's hard to find consistent pulling partners.

What I've been doing is working. Last time I pulled Jake I couldn't match
his set-up at the table and unless I got the hit I couldn't touch him. That's
all changed with my new training. He couldn't match my hand at all tonight.

Jake said at this rate I will be tough to beat real quick. Hope he's right!

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Training Going Well! Very Busy!

2008-11-06T04:35:00.000-08:00

Training going well!!!

I don't post every workout because I'm so busy right now.

I've been working my forearms every day except weekends
and the results are impressive. I've gained nearly an half inch
to my forearms in less than a month from this training.

I haven't had anyone to practice arm wrestling with lately so I've
been pulling on my Life Line tubes with different handle attachments.

I had a custom made Grip Machine made by Ryan Pitts I should be
getting any time now. I can't wait to put it to use.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Forearms

2008-10-28T16:37:00.000-07:00

Standing Thick Bar Wrist Curls:

5 sets x 20 reps

Reverse Wrist Curls w/ Forearm Blaster:

5 sets x 20 reps

MS Gripper:

5 sets x 2 reps

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Arm Wrestling Workout-Sunday 10-26-08

2008-10-27T04:49:00.000-07:00

Standing Thick Bar Curls:

3 sets x 10

GripBall DB Curls:

3 sets x 10

Thick Handle Ext. Curls:

3 sets x 10

One Arm Rowing w/Special Handle:

3 sets x 10 (heavy)

MS Gripper:

10 sets x 3

Pulling w/LifeLine Tubes (green & red):

5 sets x 10 Top Roll

5 sets x 10 Hook

5 sets x 10 Back Pressure

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Want Bigger Forearms???

2008-10-21T20:07:00.000-07:00

Forearm Program:

Every day of the week except weekends, grab a barbell
and do regular wrist curls standing with palms facing body.

5 sets x reps till failure

Reverse Wrist Curls, 5 sets x reps till failure

Rest only on weekends.

Take your forearm measurements before you begin program.

At then end of 6 weeks measure again and see what you get.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Arm Wrestling Seminar & Practice, 10-19-08

2008-10-20T16:49:00.000-07:00

Today I gave a short 8 part mini seminar on arm wrestling
technique and training tips.

There was 6 participants and it really went well. I gave a lot of
information in a short time period (4 hours).

Participating was Paul Knight, Brandon Ford, Jim Murray, Mike,
Shane & Cody Musselwhite and myself.

After the practice we ate a 6 ft. long sub sandwich I had made for
everyone.

All participants except Cody was new to arm wrestling and they liked
what they learned and had a great time.

I train again Wednesday.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Arms

2008-10-14T20:40:00.000-07:00

GripBall DB Curls:

4 sets x 10 reps

GripBall DB Hammer Curls:

4 sets x 10 reps

GripBall DB Wrist Curls:

4 sets x 15 reps

Thich Handle Barbell Curls:

4 sets x 10 reps

MS Gripper:

10 sets x 2-3 reps

Rear Leverage Clubs #8:

3 sets x 12 reps

Leverage Club Curls:

2 sets x 10 reps

Lateral Tricep Extensions w/LifeLine Tube:

5 sets x 10 reps

2 Handed Pinch Block Curls:

1 sets x 10 reps

Finger Extensions in Rice:

60 reps each hand

T.E.N.S. Therary:

30 minutes both arms in various spots.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Mighty Joe's Workout Building Destroyed

2008-10-07T19:29:00.000-07:00

Possible tornado wipes out Mighty Joe's workout building early

this morning about 12:45 am.

My workout shed was literally hurled through the air and landed

nearly 150 yards behind our house.

The picture shows what's left of my place to workout. My son

found my familiar sign that you see hanging in the background in

my reviews out in the field and returned it to what's left.

I'm just devastated! I still can't believe this happened. No one

was injured and no one elses property was involved.

I'll still do reviews and training tips but I'll have to workout

somewhere else.

I'll keep everyone updated and the reviews and tips will still

go forward.

Stay tuned and stay Strong!!!

Mighty Joe's Grippers & MORE

200th Gripper = GHP Level 10

NEWS FLASH - GHP Grippers 1-9 REVIEW COMING SOON!!!

2-Finger Gripper

TNS Gripper from Python Grip = UNCLOSEABLE

Gillingham High Performance Grippers

Neural Training For Grip, Pt. 2

CRUSH! Total Gripper Domination

Neural Training For Grip, Pt. 1

CUSTOM GRIPPERS @ PYTHON GRIP

Speed Squats Today

Knowledge vs. Understanding

PR's - 2HP & Hub Lift

Vulcan Lever Attachment

GREAT QUOTE WORTHY OF POSTING

Cambered Squat Bar & Squatting

Update!!!

Python Grip = High Quality Grippers

Newest Grippers To My Collection

IF YOU CLOSE A COC #4, THIS ONE'S FOR YOU!

Gripper Setting Exercise

New 2 Hand Pinch World Record

Thumb Strength for Setting Grippers

Wrist Ball Review

Thumb Pad Developer

Gripper Collection Picture UPDATE!!!

Why Testimonials Are Unreliable Evidence

Mash Monster Replica Display

NEW! Terminator Handle 3D

Ronnie Coleman Classic 2010

David Horne's Vulcan & Thumb Screw

O'Keeffe's Working Hands = GREAT STUFF!!!

HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!

Keys To Successful Training by Logan Christopher

Workout Today 11-15-09

FP Gripper - Hand Gripper for Arm Wrestlers

8" Loadable Globe DB

Getting Ready For Europa 2009

Arm Wrestling Training & ARM TV

Messing Around

Blobs & Thick Bar DB

Dead Lifts, 4-26-09 Sunday

Core Work

Dead Lifts & Rows

Show of Hands Grip Cup 4

Card Tearing & More, 4-5-09, Sunday

Card Tearing & Crimp Grip 3-31-09, Tuesday

Shoulders & Thick Bars - 3-30-09, Monday

NOTE

Card Tearing & Blob - Wednesday

Crushers & Pinch

2" V-Bar *PR* LH = #182, RH = #172

Shoulders & Biceps - Tuesday

2" V-Bar *PR* RH = #170, LH = #172

2" V-Bar & More

SledgeHammers & 2" V-Bar

Curls & 3" Crusher

Workout - Arms & Grip Stuff

Workout

Upper Body Workout

Grip Tool Pics & Descriptions

Equipment Review Blog Deleted

Grip Work - Thursday

Grip & More - Tuesday

Shoulders & Zerchers, 2-1-09, Sunday

Workout - Wednesday

Workout - Sunday

Zerchers & More, 1-20-09 Tuesday

Workout & Gripper Routine

SledgeHammer Workout - Cardio

Road To The CoC #3 - Gripper Routine

Cardio w/SledgeHammers

Workout, 1-12-09 Monday

Shoulders, 1-11-09, Sunday

Great Grip Workout!!! 1-9-09, Friday

Biceps & Grip

Shoulders-Triceps

Arms & Grip 1-04-09, Sunday

Mighty Joe's Super Grip Machine!!!

Friday, 12-26-08 Forearms

2" V-Bar PR LH = #182, RH = #172

2" V-Bar PR RH = #170, LH = #172