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John Brookfield: Tearing Three Decks of Cards

by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D. | ©2012 IronMind


It’s been a long time since John Brookfield first called IronMind®, introducing himself as a professional strongman who had the goal developing the world’s strongest grip.

Any way you slice things, John Brookfield developed most formidable levels of lower arm strength and endurance, and if you want a quick, low-tech way to see the kind of power the Brookfield engine developed, grab a deck of cards and tear it in half.

If that wasn’t too hard, give yourself a pat on the back and now triple the ante: try tearing three decks of cards at once. 

And  if you think it can’t be done, watch him rip through this challenge, as John Brookfield tears three decks of cards easier than some people can open their phone bill.  And in case you don't recognize the voice, that's none other than Steve Jeck calling the action.



SUPER SQUATS: How to Gain 30 Pounds of Muscle in 6 Weeks

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A classic
The defnitive book on 20-rep squats, the mother of all bulk and power routines.


MILO®: A Journal for Serious Strength Athletes 

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Universal power broker
We deal in kilos and meters, pounds and feet.


Captains of Crush® Hand Grippers

Captains of Crush: The gold standard of grippers.  Your best bet for building and testing grip strength.  Great for rehabilitation, too.  10 strengths.
The gold standard of grippers
 
This is the gripper that changed the world: 11 strengths.


SDC Center: Squat, Dip, Chin

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The Core of Your Home Gym
This compact footprint allows you to squat, dip and chin without compromise—anywhere you are.


Strong-Enough™ Lifting Straps

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Most popular" at WSM
Proven daily by the world's strongest men.


Hub

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Build & test your pinch grip
Grip specialists, rock climbers, Crushed-to-Dust candidates—this is for you.


Expand-Your-Hand Bands

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Say goodbye to tennis elbow
Prevent, eliminate or reduce tennis elbow and associated pains.  Simple, fun and effective.
 


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Check out our Resource Pages for more information on grip training; Olympic-style weightlifting and weight training; and strongman and World's Strongest Man.