Home Gym History

#8 The Blob and the History of Modern Grip Strength


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Rob dives into the creation of the Blob, Richard Sorin/the early days of Sorinex, and the controversies surrounding blobs. 

  • (0:50) Blob Intro
  • (4:01) Sorinex
  • (11:14) Controversy around Blobs
  • (16:55) Cost of Blob
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      A special thanks to “Napalm” Jedd Johnson for his devotion to the blob! If you’d like to pick up his book, Lift the Blob, or explore the Diesel Crew website, check it out here. https://www.thegripauthority.com/lift-the-blob.htm

      Even-Esh, Zach. “Richard ‘Pops’ Sorin: The Sorinex Iron History Museum.” Zach Even - Esh, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFNBSBdzV44

      Johnson, Jedd. “Iron Master - Richard Sorin” DieselCrew, The Diesel Crew LLC, https://www.dieselcrew.com/iron-master-nomination-richard-sorin/

      Johnson, Jedd. Lift the Blob: Even If You Have Small Hands, The Diesel Crew LLC, 2012-2013, https://www.thegripauthority.com/lift-the-blob.htm

      Johnson, Jedd. “What is the Blob? Different Types of Blobs.” DieselCrew, The Diesel Crew LLC, https://www.dieselcrew.com/block-weight-training-the-blob/

      “Our Story.” Sorinex Exercise Equipment, Sorinex Exercise Equipment Inc. https://www.sorinex.com/pages/our-story


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