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| 1 | # Atomgripz Certification | ||
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| 3 | **Atomgripz Certification** is an official grip strength certification system for closing Atomgripz hand grippers. Certification is available for the **3-Band, 4-Band, 5-Band, and 6-Band** grippers. | ||
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| 5 | ## Certification Levels | ||
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| 7 | | Level | Gripper | | ||
| 8 | | ------ | ------------------------- | | ||
| 9 | | 3-Band | Atomgripz 3-Band | | ||
| 10 | | 4-Band | Atomgripz 4-Band | | ||
| 11 | | 5-Band | Atomgripz 5-Band | | ||
| 12 | | 6-Band | Atomgripz 6-Band "Reaper" | | ||
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| 14 | Each level must be certified separately. Successfully certifying on a higher-level gripper does not automatically award certification for the lower levels. | ||
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| 16 | ## Gripper Spreads | ||
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| 18 | Atomgripz recognizes three handle-spread categories: | ||
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| 20 | | Category | Handle Spread | | ||
| 21 | | -------- | ------------------: | | ||
| 22 | | Narrow | 40 to 60 mm | | ||
| 23 | | Standard | 60.01 to 70 mm | | ||
| 24 | | Wide | 70.01 mm or greater | | ||
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| 26 | ## Certification Rules | ||
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| 28 | Certification may be performed using either a **Table No Set (TNS)** or a **set close**. | ||
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| 30 | For a TNS close, the gripper is picked up from a surface and closed without using the opposite hand to position or pre-close the gripper. | ||
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| 32 | For a set close, the athlete may use the opposite hand to position and partially close the gripper. Before completing the close, a setting block of at least **20 mm** must pass between the handles. Atomgripz allows a 1 mm measurement tolerance, so a block measuring at least 19 mm is accepted. | ||
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| 34 | During the certification attempt: | ||
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| 36 | 1. The setting block, number of bands, and spring diameter must be clearly shown and measured on video. | ||
| 37 | 2. After the set, the opposite hand may not assist with the close, support the wrist, or hold the spring. | ||
| 38 | 3. The closing hand may not contact the body or another supporting surface during the attempt. | ||
| 39 | 4. The gripper is closed with the spring facing upward toward the thumb. | ||
| 40 | 5. The handles must visibly touch and remain closed for at least **one second**. | ||
| 41 | 6. The gripper's handle spread must be measured and shown after the successful close. | ||
| 42 | 7. The gripper should remain visible in the video throughout the attempt. | ||
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| 44 | Chalk (magnesium carbonate) is permitted. | ||
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| 46 | ## Submission | ||
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| 48 | Certification attempts are submitted to Atomgripz by video for review. Successful athletes are added to the official Atomgripz certification lists with their name, country, certification date, and a link to the certification video. | ||
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| 50 | The gripper does not have to be owned by the athlete, but it must be a genuine Atomgripz gripper. An existing gripper may be used, and purchasing a special certification or Mastery gripper is not required. | ||
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| 52 | ## External Link | ||
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| 54 | Official Atomgripz Certification Rules: | ||
| 55 | https://atomgripz.com/pages/atomgripz-certifications | ||