Eric Roussin Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I thought it would be fun to put together a list of the top 10 active grip athletes in North America. To come up with the list, I reviewed results from GSI and Armlifting USA contests held over the past year and tried to consider who would be most likely to perform best in an open weight grip contest that tested many different aspects of grip strength. Here's what I've come up with: 1 - Jedd Johnson 2 - Tanner Merkle 3 - Carl Myerscough 4 - Gil Goodman 5 - Adam Glass 6 - Kody Burns 7 - Aaron Corcorran 8 - Andrew Durniat 9 - Luke Raymond 10 - Eric Roussin I developed this list for fun - please don't consider it as gospel! And please don't feel offended if you don't see your name. I'm interested in hearing people's thoughts on this list. Am I way off? Bang on? Did I forget anyone who should definitely be in the top 10? I also think it would be fun to see other people's lists. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kluv#0 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Strong list!! Clay Edgin is in my top 10 but that list is loaded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 LOL to offended if I don't see my name ... I have heard of all of those names and I can be plenty proud of my own abilities while at the same time knowing that these ten are elite. I might add Justin Major and Joe Sullivan because they might be able to beat some of those on this list from time to time. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, Kluv#0 said: Strong list!! Clay Edgin is in my top 10 but that list is loaded Clay is super strong. Due to a lack of contest data, I just wasn’t sure where he’s at with some of the various types of lifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, Vinnie said: LOL to offended if I don't see my name ... I have heard of all of those names and I can be plenty proud of my own abilities while at the same time knowing that these ten are elite. I might add Justin Major and Joe Sullivan because they might be able to beat some of those on this list from time to time. Agreed. On any given day, Joe and Justin certainly have the ability to finish ahead of some of these men. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fist of Fury Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 I agree mostly with your list but I would place Andrew Durniat higher, definitely in the top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Roussin Posted June 10, 2019 Author Share Posted June 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Fist of Fury said: I agree mostly with your list but I would place Andrew Durniat higher, definitely in the top 5. Based on recent performances, I’m not sure I agree. But based on historical performances, without a doubt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KapMan Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Ive never seen these names before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 That's about as good a list as you could come up with. Probably because it's based on data vs. opinion. I think Jedd and Tanner are probably pretty interchangeable at this point and the winner between them would be totally dependent on the events. 1A & 1B maybe? Lol Good stuff Eric. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 (edited) Totally agree with this list. Thanks so much @Vinnie for the mention. I’m still just a baby gripster, and don’t class myself with these guys yet! Gotta make my bones to get on the list. I find it amazing how Justin and I are always so neck and neck . And actually to my surprise, bested the list maker (number 10) in his own country at the Cross Canada Grip championships last September!!!!! That was the highlight of my career thus far! Haha I couldn’t resist, Eric. Anyone can tell you how amazed I was that I actually placed ahead of you in the top 3! You should consider it an honor that I am ribbing you, because you are one of my top favorites in the WORLD At this game!! Edited June 10, 2019 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedd Johnson Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 In all the times people have put together rankings, this is the first time I recall being at the top of the list. Thank you, Eric, for putting it together. It would be AWESOME to have all these dudes at the same competition to see who comes out on top. That's for sure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Jedd Johnson said: In all the times people have put together rankings, this is the first time I recall being at the top of the list. Thank you, Eric, for putting it together. It would be AWESOME to have all these dudes at the same competition to see who comes out on top. That's for sure. I also think that he was being humble by putting himself at 10th on the list he made. I would not put him at 10th by any means!!! Top 5 for sure . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucasraymond Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, Fist of Fury said: I agree mostly with your list but I would place Andrew Durniat higher, definitely in the top 5. A trained Durniat would be 1 or 2...but like Eric said he isnt focusing on that so his lifts are just speculation now. My List: 1. Jedd Johnson 2. Tanner Merkle 3. Carl Myerscough 4. Kody Burns 5. Adam Glass 6. Gil Goodman 7. Andrew Durniat 8. Aaron Corcorran 9. Eric Roussin 10. Clay Edgin/Joel Dirks (need more contest info) -this would be dependent on events; I fall too far behind on thickbar and would require a vbar lift to have a chance to make up ground. Edited June 11, 2019 by Lucasraymond 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucasraymond Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 18 minutes ago, Jedd Johnson said: In all the times people have put together rankings, this is the first time I recall being at the top of the list. Thank you, Eric, for putting it together. It would be AWESOME to have all these dudes at the same competition to see who comes out on top. That's for sure. I’ll host it...events will be LBH, FBBC Anvil and 2.5” jug 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankSobotka Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lucasraymond said: I’ll host it...events will be LBH, FBBC Anvil and 2.5” jug Maybe you could even donate some grip tools as a prize for the winner!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rinderle Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, Lucasraymond said: I’ll host it...events will be LBH, FBBC Anvil and 2.5” jug Might as well throw in 2" vbar to make sure you have everything covered. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 11, 2019 Share Posted June 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Mike Rinderle said: Might as well throw in 2" vbar to make sure you have everything covered. I don't think anyone has enough plates for that, better keep him on jug. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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