Eric Roussin joins The Grip Show to cover the results for the 13th International King Kong Grip Challenge. The events this year consisted of the 2.25" FBBC Crusher, Freestyle Hub, 1 5/8" Thumblaster (Arm Assassin), and the Little Bighorn. The competition reached participation from 43 venues across the world and had 350+ adult competitors. Including the youth divisions the numbers were not too far from 400 total competitors. Several World Records were set and even more weight class records have been bumped higher. Congratulations to all of those who hosted and competed. Thank you all!

Eric Roussin makes his return to The Grip Show to recap the Armlifting USA World Championships. For this year's Armlifting Olympia events the 2” Raptor, 2”x5” Saxon Bar, and the SSE Anvil were contested. Some of the world's strongest hands gathered to battle it out during this two day event. Congrats to all of those who attended and put their training to the test! The Grip Show Discount Codes: “Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

Eric Roussin makes his return to The Grip Show to recap the Armlifting USA World Championships. For this year's Armlifting Olympia events the 2” Raptor, 2”x5” Saxon Bar, and the SSE Anvil were contested. Some of the world's strongest hands gathered to battle it out during this two day event. Congrats to all of those who attended and put their training to the test! The Grip Show Discount Codes: “Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

Sebastian Pacey-Smith joins The Grip Show to talk about the first ever Canada Maritimes Regional Championship. The event was a success with 25 competitors showing up to test their grip. With a lot of climbers in attendance the lighter weight classes were packed and 15 GSI weight class records were broken when everything was said and done. Congrats to Sebastian Pacey-Smith for taking the Men's Regional Championship and to Annie McCaskill for winning the Women's Championship! The Grip Show Discount Codes: “Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

The Grip Sport International Central Canada Regional Championship was hosted by Andrew Nguyen and Rachel Hartviksen on September 13th contesting: Mini Inch Pinch, Wrist Wrench 2-3/8”, Sarah's Block, and Crimp Plate 3/4. They join the show and discuss several key points to running a smooth grip competition. With 32 competitors attending the regional event (half of the pack being first time lifters) it will be interesting to see how they continue to evolve their competitions while introducing the sport to new audiences. Check it out! Nemesis Grips products and other information can be found below: https://nemesisgrips.ca/?srsltid=AfmBOorFws88tvCSr3NySCTAEblvh1c_8tolcy-_lxV8AoBUthQM3bJx

These are the current North American Rankings as of 9/25/2025. These rankings have been compiled by Eric Roussin and can be found on the Canada Grip Sport Website. The Grip Show Discount Codes: “Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

This is the 3rd Immortal Winter Grip Wars that has taken place with each competition being bigger and better than the last. The competition took place on Sept. 20th and 21st in Molkom, Sweden. The athletes were tested across 7 grip and strength related events to determine an overall champion. David Wigren joins the show to give us a play by play of the action that took place. Congrats to the promoters and athletes on continuing to make the Immortal Winter Grip Wars one of the most prestigious grip competitions in the world. The Grip Show Discount Codes: "Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com

Alex Guiha joins the show to give a rundown of the 2nd annual Feat Meet Invitational. The event tested the Mash Monster certification grippers (from the original Gripboard's Mash Monster Ladder, Reverse Steel Bending, 2 Hand Euro Pinch, a deep dish Marcy Plate Hub lift for max weight, Blob and Inch Dumbbell Combo lift, and ended with an anvil ladder. Lifters from all over the country battled it out and the final podium ended with (1st Place) Jedd Johnson, (2nd Place) Sal Sabatino, and (3rd Place) Zach Mullins. The Feat Meet Invitational is deeper than just a trophy or a t-shirt... It provides an unmatched platform for athletes to develop "Street Cred" while testing themselves against some of Grip Sport's strongest hands. Enjoy! The Grip Show Discount Codes: "Gripshow20" for 20% off at https://dieselcrew.com/store/shop/ "Thegripshow" for 5% off at https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com