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Grip, on film.
The people pushing grip sport forward, and the videos worth your time: blobs, grippers, anvils, Inch dumbbells and armlifting, from the athletes and coaches who do it best.
49 videos
Standout videos
Jedd Johnson
How to Set a Gripper
Classic tutorial (2011, 120K+ views) on setting a hand gripper before a close.
Open on YouTube ↗Jedd Johnson
Gripper Training - How Many Reps Before I Move to the Next Gripper
Jedd explains when to move up to a harder gripper.
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If I Were Starting Over with Grip Training in 2026, This Is What I'd Do Different!
Advice for beginners, drawn from two decades in grip sport.
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GRIP STRENGTH: Blue Blobs - Perhaps The Rarest Of Them All
Jedd looks at and lifts rare blue York blobs.
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OLD-TIME STRONGMAN: Lifting Jason Otto's Super Tough 155# Anvil
Jedd attempts a 155 lb anvil lift.
Open on YouTube ↗Jedd Johnson · Jon Call (Jujimufu)
HARDCORE HOME GYMS EP. 22 - The All GRIP Gym ft. Jedd "Napalm" Johnson
Jujimufu tours Jedd's all-grip gym, Peak Strength and Fitness in Wyalusing, PA (posted on Jujimufu's channel).
Open on YouTube ↗Jaland Worley
I lifted the Shaw Blob. The 2nd person to ever do it. - 71lb Legacy 150 - Brutal Grip Strength
Jaland lifts the 71 lb Legacy 150 'Shaw Blob'; Brian Shaw is the only other person to have done it.
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Jaland Worley (dubyagrip) - Mash Monster 7 Hand Gripper Certification Attempt
He certifies on the Mash Monster 7 gripper, the 9th person to do so.
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Jaland Worley Certifies on the Captains of Crush No. 3 Gripper
IronMind's official footage of his CoC No. 3 certification (posted on IronMind's channel).
Open on YouTube ↗Jaland Worley
2026 Rocky Mountain Regional Championships - Three World Records!
He sets world records in three of four events at the GSI Rocky Mountain Regional, including a 144 kg two-hand pinch-block lift.
Open on YouTube ↗Jaland Worley
Grip Strength Q&A | This video will improve your crush and pinch!
Q&A on gripper progression and on balancing grip with other training.
Open on YouTube ↗Jaland Worley
Training Principles with Dubya Grip (Jaland Worley)
Jaland covers his basic training principles (posted on The Grip Show channel).
Open on YouTube ↗Riccardo Magni · Armlifting USA
What Is Armlifting? | Grip Strength Competition Explained for Beginners | Armlifting USA Guide
Riccardo explains armlifting's disciplines and how judging works (on the Armlifting USA channel).
Open on YouTube ↗Riccardo Magni
97.5kg Saxon Bar Masters 50+ World Record
His 97.5 kg Saxon bar Masters 50+ world record at Grip Wars 3 in Sweden (September 2025).
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Riccardo Magni 2017 World Armlifting Championships
His full performance at the 2017 Worlds in St. Petersburg, Russia.
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Riccardo Magni 2019 Arnold Classic Armlifting Championships
His lifts at the first armlifting contest held at the Arnold Classic.
Open on YouTube ↗Armlifting USA
Markus Mannik Deadlifts 180 KG on the 60mm Axle | Armlifting University
Technique breakdown of a 180 kg pull on the 60 mm axle.
Open on YouTube ↗Armlifting USA
Armlifting University: Munsey — 201.6 kg (444.5 lb) on the IronMind Apollon's Axle at 103 kg
Andy Munsey's 444.5 lb Apollon's Axle deadlift, analysed.
Open on YouTube ↗Armlifting USA
2026 World Armlifting Championships | Las Vegas Highlights
Short highlight reel from the women's competition at the 2026 Worlds at Mr. Olympia.
Open on YouTube ↗Zach Mullins
Who Has The Strongest Grip Ever? w/ Jedd Johnson
Grip Show conversation with Jedd Johnson about the strongest grips in grip sport history.
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Zach Mullins: Elite Feats Of Grip Strength Compilation
Compilation of Zach's best grip feats.
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Thomas Inch Dumbbell Transfer Technique Details
Technique explainer for hand-to-hand transfers with an Inch dumbbell.
Open on YouTube ↗Zach Mullins
How To Chalk Blobs (Chalking Basics)
Short how-to on chalking blobs before lifting them.
Open on YouTube ↗Zach Mullins
176lb Anvil Lift (2026 Brookville Community Picnic)
Zach lifts a 176 lb anvil at a live demo.
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Grip Show Gym Tour: Zach Mullins
Tour of Zach's grip gym and implements (on The Grip Show channel).
Open on YouTube ↗Brian Shaw
EXTREME GRIP STRENGTH | GIGANTOR BLOB | BRIAN SHAW
Brian takes on the oversized Gigantor blob (2018).
Open on YouTube ↗Brian Shaw
Grip Strength Training with Brian Shaw Strongman - Grip Training with Blobzilla
His first attempt at Blobzilla, half of a York Legacy 130 lb dumbbell. The description says he was the 5th man to lift it (2013).
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NEW BLOB RECORD *EXTREME GRIP* | JUJIMUFU TOOK OUR CAMERA? | ARNOLD DAY 3
Blob record attempts at the 2019 Arnold.
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THE SUPER GRIP GAUNTLET | GRIP STRENGTH | BRIAN SHAW
Brian runs a gauntlet of grip implements (2018).
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I COMPLETED THE HARDEST GRIP CHALLENGE IN THE WORLD!
Grip challenge video from around the 2023 Shaw Classic.
Open on YouTube ↗Brian Shaw
TESTING BRANDON ALLEN'S GRIP | NEW BLOB RECORD!
Grip testing with Brandon Allen that ends in a new blob record (2026).
Open on YouTube ↗Eric Roussin
Eric Roussin - Monster Grip Medley Run - September 9th 2017
Five minutes to complete as many classic grip feats as he can (blobs, Bastard Blaster, levers and more).
Open on YouTube ↗Eric Roussin
Eric Roussin - 172-lb Anvil and 172-lb Inch Dumbbell
He lifts the 172 lb Inch dumbbell in one hand and a 172 lb anvil by the horn in the other at the same time.
Open on YouTube ↗Eric Roussin
78 kg Inch Dumbbell Lift - No Tilt - 12 seconds - Eric Roussin
A strict, no-tilt Inch dumbbell lift held for 12 seconds.
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Anvil Horn Lift - Demonstration and Comparison of Anvil Training Devices
Technique demo comparing anvil horn-lift training implements.
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Eric Roussin Pinch Lifting Two Anvils
One-hand pinch of an 80 lb anvil plus a two-finger pinch of a 49 lb anvil.
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2024 International King Kong Grip Challenge - Rules and Technique Demonstration
Event rules and technique walkthrough for the King Kong Grip Challenge.
Open on YouTube ↗Jon Call (Jujimufu)
GRIP EXPERTS IMPROVE OUR STRENGTH (how to start)
Jedd Johnson's beginner grip session at his gym (2018, 420K+ views).
Open on YouTube ↗Jon Call (Jujimufu)
RECORD BREAKING GRIP w/ Jedd Johnson and Lucio Battista
Grip medley with York Legacy blobs and more at Jedd's gym (2026).
Open on YouTube ↗Gods Of Grip
Grip Tool Origins - David Hornes World Of Grip
David Horne explains how his World of Grip implements came about.
Open on YouTube ↗Gods Of Grip
Choosing the right Vertical Bar for Grip Training
Guide comparing vertical bar diameters and shapes.
Open on YouTube ↗The Grip Geek (Chris Edgy)
The 5 Most Humbling Grip Tools EVER!?
Chris names five grip implements that humbled him.
Open on YouTube ↗The Grip Geek (Chris Edgy)
Lets Talk Blobs!
Introduction to the history of the blob and how to lift one.
Open on YouTube ↗The Grip Geek (Chris Edgy)
Steel Bending With David Horne
Steel-bending session with David Horne.
Open on YouTube ↗David Horne
Thumbscrew Training Tips David Horne's World of Grip
Training tips for the Thumbscrew pinch implement.
Open on YouTube ↗David Horne
IronMind Crushed to Dust Challenge - David Horne
David's IronMind Crushed-to-Dust challenge attempt.
Open on YouTube ↗David Horne
David Horne bend 'Leviathan'; 2 x 60mm x 6mm x 41" S275 steel bars taped together in 2m 40s
A heavy braced bend of two steel bars taped together.
Open on YouTube ↗Adam T. Glass
Elite Wrist and Hand Strength, Adam Glass Strict 45 lbs Plate Curl
Strict 45 lb plate curls with several brands of plate.
Open on YouTube ↗Adam T. Glass
289lb two hand pinch on the FBBC 2.5"x5" Saxon barbell
A 289 lb two-hand pinch on a Saxon bar.
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The creators
Jedd Johnson
aka Napalm, Jedd "Napalm" Johnson, The Grip Authority, Diesel Crew
Long-time grip sport competitor and coach, co-founder of Diesel Crew, and a multiple-time U.S. and North American grip champion. His YouTube channel has posted grip-training tutorials, contest footage and feats of strength since the late 2000s.
Jaland Worley
aka Dub, Dubya, dubyagrip, Dubya Grip
Grip sport athlete and coach who posts as 'dubyagrip'. He is certified on the Captains of Crush No. 3 gripper (IronMind, 2022), was the second person after Brian Shaw to lift the Shaw Blob (2024), and promotes the Dub's Grip Classic contest in the Rocky Mountain region.
Riccardo Magni
aka Ricardo for Armlifting USA, Grip Coach
Masters armlifting athlete and coach who has been president of Armlifting USA since December 2022. He has won medals at multiple World Armlifting Championships and presents the federation's educational videos, including the 'Armlifting University' technique breakdowns.
Armlifting USA
aka AUSA
U.S. federation for armlifting, a grip-strength sport that grew out of the Rolling Thunder event. It runs armlifting championships at the Arnold Classic and the World Armlifting Championships at Mr. Olympia, and posts contest highlights and technique breakdowns.
Zach Mullins
aka The Grip Show
Grip sport athlete, MMA fighter and coach, and host of The Grip Show, a podcast and YouTube channel with interviews, contest recaps and grip history. On his personal channel he posts lifts on blobs, Thomas Inch replicas and anvils, along with short technique explainers.
Brian Shaw
aka SHAWSTRENGTH
Four-time World's Strongest Man (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016) and organiser of the Shaw Classic. His YouTube channel mixes strongman training with frequent grip challenges and blob lifts, including the 'Shaw Blob' that bears his name.
Eric Roussin
Canadian grip sport athlete and arm wrestler who has won multiple Canadian national grip titles and a World Armlifting Championships gold on the Rolling Thunder. He runs Canada Grip Sport, which tracks Canadian grip contests, records and rankings, and appears regularly on The Grip Show to discuss rankings.
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More to watch
Jon Call (Jujimufu)
aka Jujimufu
Fitness YouTuber with a very large audience who often makes grip-focused videos with grip sport athletes such as Jedd Johnson, Lucio Battista and Brian Shaw, including his 'Hardcore Home Gyms' series.
Gods Of Grip
aka Tom Lymath (founder), The Gripfather
UK grip equipment maker founded in 2018 by Tom Lymath. Its channel runs the Grip League, the 'Grip Wars' head-to-head series, British contest coverage and buying guides for grip tools.
The Grip Geek (Chris Edgy)
aka Chris Edgy
YouTube channel started in 2026 by UK grip enthusiast Chris Edgy. It covers grip implements, gym tours of grip athletes ('The Grip Tours') and contest vlogs.
David Horne
aka David Horne's World of Grip, TheWorldofGrip
Veteran British grip athlete, steel bender and maker of the World of Grip implements. His channel mainly shows bending and snapping feats and grip records by him and his family.
Adam T. Glass
Long-time grip sport athlete and feats-of-strength performer known for plate curls, Inch dumbbell work and heavy pinch lifts. He uses his YouTube channel as a video training log.
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