The Grip Show

Eric Roussin makes his return to The Grip Show to recap the Armlifting USA World Championships. For this year's Armlifting Olympia events the 2” Raptor, 2”x5” Saxon Bar, and the SSE Anvil were contested. Some of the world's strongest hands gathered to battle it out during this two day event. Congrats to all of those who attended and put their training to the test! The Grip Show Discount Codes: “Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

Sebastian Pacey-Smith joins The Grip Show to talk about the first ever Canada Maritimes Regional Championship. The event was a success with 25 competitors showing up to test their grip. With a lot of climbers in attendance the lighter weight classes were packed and 15 GSI weight class records were broken when everything was said and done. Congrats to Sebastian Pacey-Smith for taking the Men's Regional Championship and to Annie McCaskill for winning the Women's Championship! The Grip Show Discount Codes: “Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

The Grip Sport International Central Canada Regional Championship was hosted by Andrew Nguyen and Rachel Hartviksen on September 13th contesting: Mini Inch Pinch, Wrist Wrench 2-3/8”, Sarah's Block, and Crimp Plate 3/4. They join the show and discuss several key points to running a smooth grip competition. With 32 competitors attending the regional event (half of the pack being first time lifters) it will be interesting to see how they continue to evolve their competitions while introducing the sport to new audiences. Check it out! Nemesis Grips products and other information can be found below: https://nemesisgrips.ca/?srsltid=AfmBOorFws88tvCSr3NySCTAEblvh1c_8tolcy-_lxV8AoBUthQM3bJx

These are the current North American Rankings as of 9/25/2025. These rankings have been compiled by Eric Roussin and can be found on the Canada Grip Sport Website. The Grip Show Discount Codes: “Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

This is the 3rd Immortal Winter Grip Wars that has taken place with each competition being bigger and better than the last. The competition took place on Sept. 20th and 21st in Molkom, Sweden. The athletes were tested across 7 grip and strength related events to determine an overall champion. David Wigren joins the show to give us a play by play of the action that took place. Congrats to the promoters and athletes on continuing to make the Immortal Winter Grip Wars one of the most prestigious grip competitions in the world. The Grip Show Discount Codes: "Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

Alex Guiha joins the show to give a rundown of the 2nd annual Feat Meet Invitational. The event tested the Mash Monster certification grippers (from the original Gripboard's Mash Monster Ladder, Reverse Steel Bending, 2 Hand Euro Pinch, a deep dish Marcy Plate Hub lift for max weight, Blob and Inch Dumbbell Combo lift, and ended with an anvil ladder. Lifters from all over the country battled it out and the final podium ended with (1st Place) Jedd Johnson, (2nd Place) Sal Sabatino, and (3rd Place) Zach Mullins. The Feat Meet Invitational is deeper than just a trophy or a t-shirt... It provides an unmatched platform for athletes to develop "Street Cred" while testing themselves against some of Grip Sport's strongest hands. Enjoy! The Grip Show Discount Codes: "Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

Jeff Peterson joins the show to not only recap his recent contest (Get A Grip) but also covers his introduction to the Grip Sport scene in the early 2000's. From Jeff's competitive Strongman background, to meeting up and spending time with Warren Tetting this episode is a little more than your average competition recap. Events contested were 20mm Grippers (Right and Left Hand), Double Thomas Inch Bell Farmer Walks, 2” Saxon Bar Deadlift, and Little Bighorn. The podium saw 1st place receive $1,000 with 2nd and 3rd taking home $750 and $500. Minnesota has a deep strength/grip strength history and Jeff bringing a professionally ran Grip Sport competition back to the region is a great step that should have grip athletes from all over excited… Enjoy! The Grip Show Discount Codes: "Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

For the 3rd year Mark Boylin has hosted the Ultra Strong Fest Grip Competition. This event took place on August 23rd in Fyshwick, ACT, Australia. Long time competitor and member of the grip community Glenn Hunter joins the show to recap the action of this exciting competition. The Grip Show Discount Codes: "Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

This is the 7th year that Mike Saffell has hosted the Eastern Ohio Grip Challenge and this year it was also paired as the Midwest Regional Championship. The competition was held in Bethesda, Ohio. The events contested were the 2 Hand Flask, RGT (rolling handle), FBBC Grab Ball, and 2.5" Jug. There was a bonus medley held post comp that was optional and didn't count towards the overall standings. For the Women's Division Melissa Dingey and Sara Saffell had a close battle that came down to the final event with Sara becoming the Midwest Regional Champ. For the Men's overall the current North American/National Champion Jason Dingey solidified his place at the top of the podium while Zach Mullins took 2nd followed by Cliff Kiener in 3rd Place. Mike joins the show for a recap of the competition.

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StrongHold 4 was held in Fort Fairfield, Maine on Aug 2nd. The competition was put on by Ronni Bossie with the events being: 20mm Blockset Grippers, Double Overhand Ironmind Axle Deadlift, Euro 2 Hand Pinch, Little Bighorn, and the competition ended with a 20 item medley. The overall podium saw Jaland Worley come in 1st Place, Sebastian Pacey-Smith (2nd), and in 3rd was Emitt Samon, continuing his streak of reaching the podium for the last 4 years. Ronni Bossie and Jaland Worley have joined the show for this StrongHold 4 Competition Recap.

StrongHold 4 was held in Fort Fairfield, Maine on Aug 2nd. The competition was put on by Ronni Bossie with the events being: 20mm Blockset Grippers, Double Overhand Ironmind Axle Deadlift, Euro 2 Hand Pinch, Litte Bighorn, and the competition ended with a 20 item medley. The overall podium saw Jaland Worley come in 1st Place, Sebastian Pacey-Smith (2nd), and in 3rd was Emitt Samon continuing his streak of reaching the podium for the last 4 years. Ronni Bossie and Jaland Worley have joined the show for this StrongHold 4 Competition Recap.

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