Jedd Johnson Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I will be running a Grip Competition on September 28, 2013 here in Wyalusing PA in my Garage Gym. it is an official NAGS event with all 3 main lifts as well as two other classics. This contest was initiated by the members of my coaching site TheGripAuthority.com. They asked if I would run one for them, so ITS ONNNNNNNNN! Date: Saturday, September 28, 2013 Start Time: 10AM Weigh-ins: 8AM Rules: 9AM Weight Classes: All official NAGS weight classes will be run, provided the contestants send their entry forms prior to to 9/21/13. Entry Fee: $50 ($70 day of event) Entry Form: Download Here Prizes: To be determined. Events: Grippers with 20-mm Block 2 Hands Pinch 12-lb Hammer Coin Deadlift to 18" Medley Hold for Time or Wrist Roller I will put demonstrational videos up for the execution of all of the lifts at TGA, another benefit of being a member. Here is a video about the contest: Airlines: 3 airlines are almost all within the same distance to my place: Scranton/Wilkes Barre International, Elmira/Corning NY and Binghampton NY. My town I am in is Wyalusing. There are a lot more hotels around than there were the last time I ran a big comp, so I will get that information out to you. Questions? Post below Confirmed Entrants: Rick Walker (depending on family engagements) Mike Rinderle Jedd Johnson Brent Barbe Darrin Shallman (noneck) Lucas Wicks Chris Andrade Frank DeLuca Colt Anstine & Wife Robby Sparango George Bristol Chez (depending on injuries) Kevin Collen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Is this event open to everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Absolutely. I put it together for my guys at TGA, but they said they wanted other beasts to show up too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwwm Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 I forwarded the announcement to my brother, and he sounds pretty stoked to attend. I told him, it would be his first contest and people would be happy to show him the ropes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Horne Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 Have put this in the contests page on my forum. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 5, 2013 Author Share Posted June 5, 2013 Have put this in the contests page on my forum. You are the man. Thanks David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 As long as Casey doesn't have a football game we will be there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 BOOO YAAAHHH!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted June 6, 2013 Share Posted June 6, 2013 I'm in. Will be shooting for 93kg class. 58lbs in almost 4 months should be doable. :-) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 I don't doubt you. We might as well have a "Best Abs" contest when you are here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrin S Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm in. Can't wait to hit that 2HP again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm in. Will be shooting for 93kg class. 58lbs in almost 4 months should be doable. :-) If you are able to do that, you will come in lighter then me...ridiculous! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Right now, my leg is so swollen from this torn quad, I'm fairly sure it weighs 93kg. :-) We'll see. Definitely want to be under 105. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Confirmed Entrants: Rick Walker (depending on family engagements) Mike Rinderle Jedd Johnson Brent Barbe Darrin Shallman (noneck) Lucas Wicks Chris Andrade Frank DeLuca Colt Anstine & Wife Robby Sparango George Bristol Chez (depending on injuries) Kevin Collen Shaping up nicely. Plenty of more room as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricMilfeld Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Seeing Rick Walker's name on the competitor's list is just plain awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'm dealing with some nagging minor injuries right now, but if I'm feeling good by then I want to come out and compete especially since you are so close by. I'll let you know as it gets closer Jedd. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRC Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 I'll be there, looking forward to it. HAMMERZ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 7, 2013 Author Share Posted June 7, 2013 Seeing Rick Walker's name on the competitor's list is just plain awesome. Absolutely. If Rick hadn't run his comp in 2003, I might never have gotten into Grip. You can bet he will show up and hit everything with intensity and probably have an epic beard!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 will the 20mm grippers be one hand or both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Just one hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico300zx Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Jedd, id love to come up for this. As long as work schedule allows. As far as the hammer dead lift, is it at 31", will any one be able to do it? It seems very elite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Walker Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 Seeing Rick Walker's name on the competitor's list is just plain awesome. Thanks Eric! Not sure what weight I will come in at, will make every attempt to be at 200 or so. Plan is pretty simple, lots of yoga and grip. I have discovered a weird correlation between the 2. I have some training tricks up my sleeve, always do. Should be a good time. Plus, afterwards me and Mike are going to head up the old homestead where I grew up on the farm and blow all kinds of stuff up with the shotguns, handguns, and assault rifles! Then eat some grilled meat and camp out under the stars. Should be a great weekend all around. Seeing Rick Walker's name on the competitor's list is just plain awesome. Absolutely. If Rick hadn't run his comp in 2003, I might never have gotten into Grip. You can bet he will show up and hit everything with intensity and probably have an epic beard!!! The intensity will be there. The beard will be beyond EPIC. By September, it will have 13 months of man hours into it. Thing is getting its own zip code. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4BO26nqPmM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted June 29, 2013 Share Posted June 29, 2013 I too have been working on a face pelt. Sadly, there is much more grey in it than I recall. Can't wait for the contest and the blowing stuff up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 29, 2013 Author Share Posted June 29, 2013 Jedd, id love to come up for this. As long as work schedule allows. As far as the hammer dead lift, is it at 31", will any one be able to do it? It seems very elite. I have had a busy June, so I haven't gotten some stuff done that I wanted to, but the busy period is over now and am able to work on my Grip Sport stuff I want to. Daniel Reinard and I worked out the Hammer Deadlift specs and I hope to get them posted soon. In short, the lift is not done by the end of the handle, you choke up to the various 1-inch markers from the head. This choking up is why it is called the Choke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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