Grip Strength Training & Events

Choosing the right gripper resistance level for beginners can feel confusing. Many people don’t know where to start. Some pick a level that’s too heavy and end up sore or frustrated. Others go too light and see little to no progress. The goal is to train your grip and not strain it or waste time. Finding the right starting point can help you build strength faster and avoid common mistakes. In this article, you will learn: How to choose the best starting gripper resistance Signs you're using too light or too heavy a gripper The best beginner path to long-term...

Rock climbing takes serious grip strength. Without it, your fingers slip fast. Many climbers struggle to hold tiny edges or slopers for long. Even strong athletes hit a wall when their fingers give out before the rest of their body. That’s why training grip strength is one of the most important things climbers can do. This guide will break down the best grip strength exercises for rock climbers and how to use them the right way. In this article, you will learn: Exercises that target the muscles climbers need most How to train for grip without getting injured Extra lifts...

GripStrength.com is proud to sponsor the 2025 Shaw Classic Grip Competition, organized by Armlifting USA and featured at the world-renowned Shaw Classic in Loveland, Colorado. Join us for this premier grip strength event where top athletes will compete for bragging rights (and cash!), and fans can experience the excitement of the Strongest Man on Earth weekend!

Once one has trained his or her grip strength for some time, they might decide they want to test their level of strength and compare it to others. One way to do so would be an attempt at certifying for a recognized grip strength feat. Another would be to take part in a GripSport (or “Armlifting”) competition. In this article I want to give some advice on the necessary steps to be taken and share some general thoughts on this field.

The King Kong Grip Challenge is the Super Bowl of Grip Sport and Arm Lifting events. It is held annually on the same day across the globe to determine the grip strength champion of the world. Do you have what it takes to being home the Golden Kong?