Visegrip Viking Challenge

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2015

Alexey Tyukalov clamps down on the handles of a Captains of Crush No. 3 gripper to hold the CoC Silver Bullet in place for as long as he can. Tyukalov is a former world record holder in the event. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo Alexey Tyukalov clamps down on the handles of a Captains of Crush No. 3 gripper to hold the CoC Silver Bullet in place for as long as he can. Tyukalov is a former world record holder in the event. IronMind® | Randall J. Strossen photo

It wouldn’t be an Odd Haugen Strength Classic be without a major grip contest.



Kicking things off on Sunday is the Rolling Thunder, followed by Double Overhand Deadlift on an Apollon’s Axle, the Captains of Crush (CoC) Silver Bullet Hold, and Viking Fishing Pole Wrist Roller.

Russian grip strength star AlexeyTyukalov is a former world record holder on the CoC Silver Bullet and the current world record holder on the Rolling Thunder, so keep you eye on him and don’t forget about Odd Haugen, who’s always in the hunt for a top position on the Rolling Thunder and the Apollon’s Axle, in particular.

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