cityhick Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 I was just wondering what you guys have thought was the greatest feat or display in grip strength history? And who do you think has the best OVERALL grip strength? Post Vids or links if it was recorded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bri Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 anything done by richard sorin. you can find his pics in the gallery section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madss Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Richard does have an amazing display of grip feat. Head down to Sorinex in Ermo,SC to try them all yourself. they are all set out for his guest to give it a shot. I did and could not accomplish any. Great guy and great feats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Goerner's 727.5 pound one arm deadlift on a revolving olympic bar comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burkhardmacht Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 The three modern best modern day grip guys in no particular order: - Wade Gillingham - Richard Sorin - John Brookfield best feat: 4# close of Joe Kinney - it's so unreal (especially the set) that You won't believe it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 just thought of 2 more... a 65kg. one hand pinch by David Horne... rediculous! i don't know if this has been beaten by David or someone else i just remember reading it. Wade Gillingham lifting the blob with an added 25.5 pounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unseenbeat Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 (edited) Goerner's 727.5 pound one arm deadlift on a revolving olympic bar comes to mind. That was done on a revolving oly-bar? Are you sure about that, as I didn't even think there was such a conception as revolving bars back then. I think Wade Gillingham's 3-35's pinch lift is definetely up there. Edited March 25, 2006 by unseenbeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 (edited) 727.5 on a revolving olympic bar is what i read, i will try to find the article. talked about all his deadlifting feats. he also did a one hand lift of a 734lb. sand stone with a handle attached. said in there he would wait for cab drivers to fall asleep and lift their car from the front end and turn it around the other way without them waking up. Edited March 25, 2006 by Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alawadhi Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 breaking NO.6 jack chain with the hand by mighty atom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 http://www.sandowplus.co.uk/Competition/Go...n12-49/true.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 (edited) Goerner's 727.5 pound one arm deadlift on a revolving olympic bar comes to mind. That was done on a revolving oly-bar? Are you sure about that, as I didn't even think there was such a conception as revolving bars back then. I think Wade Gillingham's 3-35's pinch lift is definetely up there. 2 35's? Wasn't there someone who could do 2 45's with one finger? Edited March 25, 2006 by Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Dockery Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 3 - 35's boys, 3 of em.....nutty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bearcat 74 Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Kinney's #4 close, Wade's 3 35's, David Horne's 1 hand pinch are insane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Browne Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Wade G`s passing around the back of 2 - 45`s a dozen times, is my modern day choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soilworker Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 said in there he would wait for cab drivers to fall asleep and lift their car from the front end and turn it around the other way without them waking up. I don't believe that for a second. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Kinney's #4 close, Wade's 3 35's, David Horne's 1 hand pinch are insane. Those would be my picks as well, along with darn near anything Brad The Rafterman pulls off and Richard Sorin's anvil pinches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikael Siversson Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Overall grip strength in modern day athletes? David Horne Nick McKinless Jedd Johnson Martin Arildsson Big Steve Hard to say about those that have not competed in recent allround grip strength competitions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 I know I'm not there yet (knowing those guys stats only too well) but boy do I want my name on that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mobsterone Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Goerner's 727.5 pound one arm deadlift on a revolving olympic bar comes to mind. This almost certainly never happened. There has been much discussion on Ironhistory.com (one of the GB sister sites) and the general concensus is a resounding NOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom of Iowa2 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Joel Swards double INCH dumbell farmers walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGuy Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Recently I saw a video of a strict onehanded curl of a 50lb blob that was being held pinchgrip style. That is the most impressive grip feat to my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 It may or may not be the greatest feat of them all. But I'll throw this in anyway: John Brookfield tearing 3 decks of cards stacked together. How about that tennis ball tearing? Is someone else able to do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAN PRAYDIS Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Recently I saw a video of a strict onehanded curl of a 50lb blob that was being held pinchgrip style. That is the most impressive grip feat to my mind. are you talking about jeds blob curl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerHouse Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 It may or may not be the greatest feat of them all. But I'll throw this in anyway: John Brookfield tearing 3 decks of cards stacked together.How about that tennis ball tearing? Is someone else able to do it? Brookfield ripped a tennis ball? I heard about that but never found out if that was true or not, can anybody else confirm this?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teemu I Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Well, he mentions it in Grip Masters Manual. And tells how to do it, with pictures. I believe he is able to do it and also believe that this feat is possible allthough extremely difficult (and painful). Some of the members here might have Brookfields DVD, which should include all his greatest feats. I don't know if tennis ball tearing is included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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