climber511 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 From the IronMind website - Mighty Mitts will be a new feature at the Arnold Classic, featuring feats of grip strength. The events are: Jowett Anvil: deadlift the 163 lb. anvil by its horn Sorin’s Monster: deadlift a 500-lb. barbell with a 2-inch diameter handle Inch by Inch: walk for distance with an Inch replica dumbbell in each hand Mark Henry Bell: lift the 300-lb dumbbell with a 2.5-inch diameter handle out of its box Gama Club: lever an 80-pound Indian Club It looks like quite a challenge. I plan on being front and center to watch it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Looks like fun. Would love to be up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnus Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 From the IronMind website - Mighty Mitts will be a new feature at the Arnold Classic, featuring feats of grip strength. The events are: Jowett Anvil: deadlift the 163 lb. anvil by its horn Sorin’s Monster: deadlift a 500-lb. barbell with a 2-inch diameter handle Inch by Inch: walk for distance with an Inch replica dumbbell in each hand Mark Henry Bell: lift the 300-lb dumbbell with a 2.5-inch diameter handle out of its box Gama Club: lever an 80-pound Indian Club It looks like quite a challenge. I plan on being front and center to watch it! DO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 The Mighty Mitts challenge will be a premier stage event at the 2010 Arnolds Classic..... the World's largest strength show(150,000 visitors). The Grip events will EACH carry a 1000.00 prize and be held in front of a stage side crowd of 8000+ people. As Dr. Todd said "It will make him (the winners) famous" There will be a maximum of 10 men selected. If you think you have what it takes or you are "the best" you can send your resume of grip accomplishments and personal statistics to Dr.Todd or me at richard@sorinex.com for initial review.If you want to bring grip up to worldwide notoriety start training, and step up! Richard Sorin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 How long is the handle on the Gamma Club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 The Gamma club is under design . It will probably be used in the 2011 contest (not this upcoming show) prototypes of this 80-100lb club will be available at the Arnolds for testing.RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 What kind of lever will the Gama club be? Is it safe to assume it's 2 hands like Slim's double sledge levers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 The Gamma club will be held two handed and lifted to an "on the shoulder" position.At this stage it is an idea being developed for future contests.RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Contact Randall and let him know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Best I could find of the Mark Henry dumbbell. I think I might move that out out it's box for $1000.00 Hmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalachiMcMullen Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 (edited) The Gamma club will be held two handed and lifted to an "on the shoulder" position.At this stage it is an idea being developed for future contests.RS As in Wade Gillingham's old "Friday workout" video where he uses a 25lb sledge to hit a tire, then after the impact he slowly raises over his head again with the same 2-handed grip? Steve, I'm not sure you'll fit the bill for this one. There is a lot of thickbar here. Edited December 22, 2009 by MalachiMcMullen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Looks like a tight box. On that stage. It will come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 The Gamma club will be held two handed and lifted to an "on the shoulder" position.At this stage it is an idea being developed for future contests.RS As in Wade Gillingham's old "Friday workout" video where he uses a 25lb sledge to hit a tire, then after the impact he slowly raises over his head again with the same 2-handed grip? Steve, I'm not sure you'll fit the bill for this one. There is a lot of thickbar here. You win $1000 per event. No one wins them all. I fancy winning $1k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Natural Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Richard, instead of limiting the participants to just those who submitted applications, maybe also allow impromptu performances. Obviously you don't want to let just anyone try, since that would waste time. But what if you stipulated that anyone who completes the Grip Gauntlet in the hard format is allowed to try their hands? The reason I say this is that there will be some very strong guys at the show who do not keep up with grip gossip. They may only learn of the grip contest once they arrive. It would be great to give them the chance too, so long as they pass some preliminary test. What do you think? -Rex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1stCoC Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 This contest has been welcomed with open arms from the very top of the Arnold's show organizers. There may be a last minute phenom to show up and be "discovered" but due to the level of this contest the persons have to be known to have an established reputation, known directly by the committee and/or pass a prelim test as to be of the caliber required for the tasks.EVERY one will be a real world class grip/strenth man.We encourage the best from abroad to come forth as well to show who is truly best and enjoy the huge Arnolds'experience. Press releases will be channeled to many strength related sites. I am sure many of your grip contest winners and record holders will respond in an effort to showcase their great talents.RS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 there was already a post up on Marunde Muscle's forum. so, the strongman word is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 This sounds awesome!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Too Tall Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I would love the opportunity to step up to THIS plate. My resume has been sent to Dr. Todd. Chad Woodall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Richard, do we send a resume to both you and Dr. Todd, or just to you? I have your email address, but not Dr. Todd's and don't see it listed anywhere above? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 I sent mine to Richard today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 (edited) An event like this should be set up at the Olympic weightlifting games or the Worlds Strongest Man finals. Then prepare to fork out a lot of cash. Someone should contact Andy Bolton for this event so he can submit a form to try out if he desires. I think he would lift that #300 DB right out of the box without hesitation. $1000.00 is a lot of cash to most people but to bring out the absolute GRIP MONSTERS globally the money would have to be very significant ($10,000.00 or more) and advertised correctly 6 months in advance. There would be people come out of the wood works from who knows where and unknown too. The event will be interesting for sure. I'm sure the contestants will be the "well known" american gripsters everyone is familiar with. I guess we will find out. Just my thoughts. Edited December 23, 2009 by Mighty Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bullitt Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Many of the WSM competitors and big name powerlifters will be at the Arnold competing. If pride is not enough to get them to compete, I'm not sure $1000, or $10,000, or even $100,000 will be enough to get them to risk their reps against these "well known American gripsters." Who's to say they would be able to do better than our well known gang (not all American - Don't forget Mob is coming over to compete)? I mean Chad has pulled as much on the RT as the "RT King" Mark Felix. I think we might just be surprised to find out that our well known gang (Andrew, Chad, Steve, Jedd, Dave, Brad) might just be the guys to beat in this contest no matter who competed. I know our grip guys look to be willing to step up. All the "absolute Grip Monsters" out there have to do to beat them would be to step up on the stage and give it a shot. That's been a running argument on here that the WSM guys and the big powerlifters could just run away with grip contests if they ever trained for them. I for one would love to see it. I think this is a great step to get grip strength more recognized in the strength universe. I hope some of the big names you are thinking of will participate since a good number of them will be there competing anyway. I think our gang would stand up pretty well against them. IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Many of the WSM competitors and big name powerlifters will be at the Arnold competing. If pride is not enough to get them to compete, I'm not sure $1000, or $10,000, or even $100,000 will be enough to get them to risk their reps against these "well known American gripsters." Who's to say they would be able to do better than our well known gang (not all American - Don't forget Mob is coming over to compete)? I mean Chad has pulled as much on the RT as the "RT King" Mark Felix. I think we might just be surprised to find out that our well known gang (Andrew, Chad, Steve, Jedd, Dave, Brad) might just be the guys to beat in this contest no matter who competed. I know our grip guys look to be willing to step up. All the "absolute Grip Monsters" out there have to do to beat them would be to step up on the stage and give it a shot. That's been a running argument on here that the WSM guys and the big powerlifters could just run away with grip contests if they ever trained for them. I for one would love to see it. I think this is a great step to get grip strength more recognized in the strength universe. I hope some of the big names you are thinking of will participate since a good number of them will be there competing anyway. I think our gang would stand up pretty well against them. IMO. We will never know if others besides the "well knowns" come out and compete. I'm saying it's going to take more than $1000.00 to bring them out. Pride is not everything to some people. Everyone you mentioned is well known. I'm also saying I believe there's some GRIP MONSTERS lurking out there undiscovered. This is who I'm talking about. I'm not in anyway discrediting the current "well knowns". They're GRIP MONSTERS themselves. Keep in mind I said "global". I don't think we're even close to discovering who's out there with absolute MONSTROUS GRIP STRENGTH. Our thinking tends to be limited by what is currently being accomplished and forget that there's billions of other people out there with who knows what kind of grip strength. One thing for sure, time will tell eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Many of the WSM competitors and big name powerlifters will be at the Arnold competing. If pride is not enough to get them to compete, I'm not sure $1000, or $10,000, or even $100,000 will be enough to get them to risk their reps against these "well known American gripsters." Who's to say they would be able to do better than our well known gang (not all American - Don't forget Mob is coming over to compete)? I mean Chad has pulled as much on the RT as the "RT King" Mark Felix. I think we might just be surprised to find out that our well known gang (Andrew, Chad, Steve, Jedd, Dave, Brad) might just be the guys to beat in this contest no matter who competed. I know our grip guys look to be willing to step up. All the "absolute Grip Monsters" out there have to do to beat them would be to step up on the stage and give it a shot. That's been a running argument on here that the WSM guys and the big powerlifters could just run away with grip contests if they ever trained for them. I for one would love to see it. I think this is a great step to get grip strength more recognized in the strength universe. I hope some of the big names you are thinking of will participate since a good number of them will be there competing anyway. I think our gang would stand up pretty well against them. IMO. The Chad will win every event except the axle and I'm going with Andrew on that one. I look forward to the showdown between Grip Nerds and the Pro Strongmen who would supposedly run away with our sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyjoe Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 Many of the WSM competitors and big name powerlifters will be at the Arnold competing. If pride is not enough to get them to compete, I'm not sure $1000, or $10,000, or even $100,000 will be enough to get them to risk their reps against these "well known American gripsters." Who's to say they would be able to do better than our well known gang (not all American - Don't forget Mob is coming over to compete)? I mean Chad has pulled as much on the RT as the "RT King" Mark Felix. I think we might just be surprised to find out that our well known gang (Andrew, Chad, Steve, Jedd, Dave, Brad) might just be the guys to beat in this contest no matter who competed. I know our grip guys look to be willing to step up. All the "absolute Grip Monsters" out there have to do to beat them would be to step up on the stage and give it a shot. That's been a running argument on here that the WSM guys and the big powerlifters could just run away with grip contests if they ever trained for them. I for one would love to see it. I think this is a great step to get grip strength more recognized in the strength universe. I hope some of the big names you are thinking of will participate since a good number of them will be there competing anyway. I think our gang would stand up pretty well against them. IMO. The Chad will win every event except the axle and I'm going with Andrew on that one. I look forward to the showdown between Grip Nerds and the Pro Strongmen who would supposedly run away with our sport. Not to quick Josh. Lifting the #300 DB "out of the box" will be different than lifting it "already out of the box". I would like to know the wiggle room of the DB in the box. (Mr. Sorin?) There's some physics going on there that will make a big difference. Grip Nerds vs. Pro Strongmen? Let's not forget that Andrus Murumets (strongman) broke Mark Felix's RT record "first time" he'd ever seen the implement. MMmm? Just think if he trained the RT. Mark went on to win 1st place but my point is that this guy walked right up and broke the previous record "1st TIME". Who else lurks around the corner? Put up A LOT of CASH and advertise to the right audience and current records will be utterly destroyed. Again, my thoughts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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