Derek Poundstone wins ASM 2009

Only 3 men was able to complete this pull Derek was one of them.



18 reps with this "small" GMC Canyon truck!



Travis wins this event loads a 380lb stone on a 72" platform!



A new competition World Record log press at 400lbs!

In the end as I expected Derek wins showing he is on track to win the WSM this year as long as he stays healthy in my opinion.

Final results:

Derek Poundstone - 127 points
Travis Ortmayer - 117
Andy Vincent - 99.5
Van Hatfield - 96
Marshall White 87.5

Phone book tearing by Ryan Pitts

Ryan Pitts of Strongergrip.com tearing phone books here. Ryan makes excellent grip strength equipment I will be showing very soon what I have from Ryan it is top notch made stuff! I am also awaiting something BIG very BIG from him that will blow your mind!

Meet SW Florida's Strongest Man!

Congrats to Scott!

CoC #3 Double TNS Close

This kid is 22 years old! Sick grip strength!

Derek Poundstone

The frame weighs 700lbs....1st keg 250lbs...2ND keg 300lbs.....2 months out from the 2009 Worlds Strongest Man.

Original blob being lifted

Here is another clip from my trip to Sorinex a few weeks ago. The blob being lifted is the Original blob Richard Sorin made many years ago. I seen both half's of the blob and many many more there. He probably has the most blob's laying around in the world. A great feat of grip strength.

Jens Pulver on Grip Strength

This is a great way to stress your grip on the pullups when you may not "think" you have the time to train your grip directly. If you have the equipment you could also attach softballs/baseballs to chains and use the balls to grab and do pullups that way.

How to train Pinch grip

Found this great video by Jim "Smitty" Smith from the Diesel Crew, shows exactly what you need to do to perform the Pinch lift. An important aspect in your grip training.