Feats to chase
Benchmarks that earn respect.
The classic lifts of the grip world. Each one is a long-term goal — years, not weeks — and a story you'll tell at every meet.
Rolling Thunder 200+ lb
Deadlift 200 lb or more on the IronMind Rolling Thunder, the revolving thick handle.
8 peopleWho has done it →2×45 pinch lift
Pinch two 45 lb plates together, smooth sides out, and lift them.
71 peopleWho has done it →45 lb hub lift
Lift a 45 lb plate by pinching its hub.
118 peopleWho has done it →Captains of Crush No. 3
Close the IronMind Captains of Crush No. 3 gripper, rated at about 280 lb.
344 peopleWho has done it →Captains of Crush No. 2 (women)
Close the IronMind Captains of Crush No. 2 gripper, rated at about 195 lb: IronMind's certification for women.
4 peopleWho has done it →50 lb blob
Pick up a 50 lb York blob (the end of a 100 lb York dumbbell) by its face.
127 peopleWho has done it →Captains of Crush No. 3.5
Close the IronMind Captains of Crush No. 3.5 gripper, rated at about 322 lb.
50 peopleWho has done it →Captains of Crush No. 4
Close the IronMind Captains of Crush No. 4, the heaviest gripper IronMind certifies, rated at about 365 lb.
15 peopleWho has done it →Inch dumbbell lift
Lift the Thomas Inch dumbbell (172 lb, with a handle about 2.4 in thick) or a replica.
61 peopleWho has done it →Hit one?
Show the community
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