Useful Sites & Resources
A dedicated directory connecting Australian athletes to the global grip sport ecosystem: official sanctioning bodies, historical community forums, verified equipment suppliers, competition rule standards, and precision calibration guides.
Governing Bodies & Sanctioning Records
Official international federations and standardizing bodies maintaining rules, world championships, and national record registries.
Grip Sport International (GSI)
The primary sanctioning body standardizing contest rules, referee criteria, and maintaining the official international and Australian record databases for all tracked implements.
Community Forums & Discussion
Global discussion boards, beginner communities, training logs, and equipment reviews connecting lifters worldwide.
The GripBoard
Founded by Bill Piche, this is the central global hub for grip history, competitor training logs, equipment reviews, contest announcements, and feat certifications (including the Mash Monster gripper ladder).
r/GripTraining (Reddit)
Ideal entry-level resource for beginners and athletes transitioning from general lifting. Features structured programs like the David Horne Basic Routine, detailed FAQs, and contest discussions.
Equipment, Ratings & Implements
Specialized implement fabricators, certified gripper calibration providers, and local Australian gear distributors.
Five Arms
Australia and Oceania's dedicated grip equipment and accessory distributor, supplying competition-grade implements, training tools, and gear directly to local athletes and meets.
Club Strong
Sydney-based grip and climbing strength implement designer and equipment resource, manufacturing ergonomic pinch blocks, training cylinders, and specialised finger strength apparatus.
Nemesis Grips
Canadian specialty grip manufacturer designing precision pinch blocks, cylinders, and competition-tested grip implements.
Arm Assassin Strength Shop
US-based grip equipment fabricator producing competition loading pins, thick handles, and specialized training implements.
Cannon PowerWorks
An established benchmark for hand gripper calibration under the RGC system, custom spring modifications, and an extensive public gripper rating database.
IronMind
The pioneer of modern grip sport. Official manufacturer of Captains of Crush (CoC) grippers, the Rolling Thunder revolving handle, the IronMind Hub, and formal certification benchmarks.
Barrel Strength Systems
Home of original implements (The Flask and others).
Contest Sanctioning & Guidelines
Visit GSI for official sanctioning resources, event guidelines, and scoresheet templates.