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1# Training References 1# Training References
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3This page collects useful external resources for learning about grip training. Gripperpedia links to these resources rather than duplicating programs, forum archives, product catalogs, or changing rules. Commercial resources are identified so readers can judge recommendations in context. 3This page collects useful external resources for learning about grip training. Gripperpedia links to these resources rather than duplicating programs, forum archives, product catalogs, or changing rules. Commercial resources are identified so readers can judge recommendations in context.
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5## Communities and discussion 5## Communities and discussion
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7- [r/GripTraining](https://www.reddit.com/r/GripTraining/) is a Reddit community covering grip strength, grip sport, training questions, routines, and recurring discussion threads.[^1] 7- [r/GripTraining](https://www.reddit.com/r/GripTraining/) is a Reddit community covering grip strength, grip sport, training questions, routines, and recurring discussion threads.[^1]
8- [r/GripStrength](https://www.reddit.com/r/GripStrength/) is another Reddit community focused on grip-strength equipment, training, and feats.[^2] 8- [r/GripStrength](https://www.reddit.com/r/GripStrength/) is another Reddit community focused on grip-strength equipment, training, and feats.[^2]
9- [The GripBoard](https://www.gripboard.com/) is a long-running specialist forum. Its public sections include workout reports, training routines, equipment discussion, bending, contests, historical archives, and organization-specific forums.[^3] 9- [The GripBoard](https://www.gripboard.com/) is a long-running specialist forum. Its public sections include workout reports, training routines, equipment discussion, bending, contests, historical archives, and organization-specific forums.[^3]
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11Forum posts and social-media discussions can preserve valuable firsthand information, but they are not automatically authoritative. Important claims should be checked against primary material where possible. 11Forum posts and social-media discussions can preserve valuable firsthand information, but they are not automatically authoritative. Important claims should be checked against primary material where possible.
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13## Articles and instructional material 13## Articles and instructional material
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15- [Diesel Crew](https://www.dieselcrew.com/) publishes free strength and conditioning articles and videos, with extensive material on grip strength and gripper training by Jedd Johnson.[^4] 15- [Diesel Crew](https://www.dieselcrew.com/) publishes free strength and conditioning articles and videos, including substantial material on grip strength and gripper training by Jedd Johnson.[^4] Diesel Crew also sells paid, topic-specific training programs in downloadable PDF or ebook and DVD formats. These commercial programs are separate from its free articles.[^11]
16- [The Grip Authority](https://www.thegripauthority.com/) is Jedd Johnson's paid membership site devoted to grip training. Its members-only archive contains instructional material, workout footage, exercise demonstrations, and coverage of specialized implements and grip feats.[^10] 16- [The Grip Authority](https://www.thegripauthority.com/) is Jedd Johnson's paid membership site devoted to grip training. Its members-only archive contains instructional material, workout footage, exercise demonstrations, and coverage of specialized implements and grip feats.[^10]
17- Jedd Johnson also offers paid online coaching through Diesel Crew. The site identifies this service as **Work With Jedd, Virtual Grip Coaching Group**, also associated with the Grip Task Force name.[^12]
17- [IronMind gripper information](https://ironmind.com/product-info/ironmind-grippers/captains-of-crush-grippers/) includes Captains of Crush product information, training guidance, FAQs, and links to John Brookfield's grip tips.[^5] 18- [IronMind gripper information](https://ironmind.com/product-info/ironmind-grippers/captains-of-crush-grippers/) includes Captains of Crush product information, training guidance, FAQs, and links to John Brookfield's grip tips.[^5]
18- [Gods of Grip](https://godsofgrip.com/) maintains a Grip Academy and grip-training blog alongside its commercial equipment catalog.[^6] 19- [Gods of Grip](https://godsofgrip.com/) maintains a Grip Academy and grip-training blog alongside its commercial equipment catalog.[^6]
19- [Heavy Grips training guide](https://handgrippers.com/hand-gripper-training-train_heavygrips-grip/) presents the manufacturer's suggested approach to training with Heavy Grips.[^7] 20- [Heavy Grips training guide](https://handgrippers.com/hand-gripper-training-train_heavygrips-grip/) presents the manufacturer's suggested approach to training with Heavy Grips.[^7]
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21Manufacturer guides and paid instructional sites can be useful, but they may reflect the creator's own products, methods, and terminology. 22Manufacturer guides, paid programs, membership sites, and coaching services can be useful, but they may reflect the creator's own products, methods, and terminology.
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23## Equipment and comparison references 24## Equipment and comparison references
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25- [Cannon PowerWorks](https://cannonpowerworks.com/) publishes gripper ratings and sells rating services and equipment. Its rating data is useful when comparing individual grippers, since stamped or advertised resistance is not a standardized measurement across brands.[^8] 26- [Cannon PowerWorks](https://cannonpowerworks.com/) publishes gripper ratings and sells rating services and equipment. Its rating data is useful when comparing individual grippers, since stamped or advertised resistance is not a standardized measurement across brands.[^8]
26- [GripperVault](https://www.grippervault.com/) documents individual collections, photographs, measurements, ratings, and close history. Records describe particular specimens and should not be treated as proof that every gripper of the same model is identical.[^9] 27- [GripperVault](https://www.grippervault.com/) documents individual collections, photographs, measurements, ratings, and close history. Records describe particular specimens and should not be treated as proof that every gripper of the same model is identical.[^9]
27- [Gripperpedia's Gripper Rating Info](/Gripper_Rating_Info) explains common rating terminology before readers compare numbers from different sources. 28- [Gripperpedia's Gripper Rating Info](/Gripper_Rating_Info) explains common rating terminology before readers compare numbers from different sources.
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29## Using training information responsibly 30## Using training information responsibly
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31Grip training places repeated stress on the fingers, hands, wrists, and elbows. Increase workload gradually, distinguish general training advice from medical guidance, and consult a qualified clinician when pain or an existing injury is involved. 32Grip training places repeated stress on the fingers, hands, wrists, and elbows. Increase workload gradually, distinguish general training advice from medical guidance, and consult a qualified clinician when pain or an existing injury is involved.
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33[^1]: [r/GripTraining](https://www.reddit.com/r/GripTraining/), accessed September 2026. 34[^1]: [r/GripTraining](https://www.reddit.com/r/GripTraining/), accessed September 2026.
34[^2]: [r/GripStrength](https://www.reddit.com/r/GripStrength/), accessed September 2026. 35[^2]: [r/GripStrength](https://www.reddit.com/r/GripStrength/), accessed September 2026.
35[^3]: [The GripBoard forum index](https://www.gripboard.com/), accessed September 2026. 36[^3]: [The GripBoard forum index](https://www.gripboard.com/), accessed September 2026.
36[^4]: [Diesel Crew](https://www.dieselcrew.com/), accessed September 2026. 37[^4]: [Diesel Crew](https://www.dieselcrew.com/), accessed September 2026.
37[^5]: [IronMind, Captains of Crush Grippers](https://ironmind.com/product-info/ironmind-grippers/captains-of-crush-grippers/), accessed September 2026. 38[^5]: [IronMind, Captains of Crush Grippers](https://ironmind.com/product-info/ironmind-grippers/captains-of-crush-grippers/), accessed September 2026.
38[^6]: [Gods of Grip](https://godsofgrip.com/), Resources section, accessed September 2026. 39[^6]: [Gods of Grip](https://godsofgrip.com/), Resources section, accessed September 2026.
39[^7]: [Heavy Grips, Hand Gripper Training](https://handgrippers.com/hand-gripper-training-train_heavygrips-grip/), accessed September 2026. 40[^7]: [Heavy Grips, Hand Gripper Training](https://handgrippers.com/hand-gripper-training-train_heavygrips-grip/), accessed September 2026.
40[^8]: [Cannon PowerWorks](https://cannonpowerworks.com/), accessed September 2026. 41[^8]: [Cannon PowerWorks](https://cannonpowerworks.com/), accessed September 2026.
41[^9]: [GripperVault](https://www.grippervault.com/), accessed September 2026. 42[^9]: [GripperVault](https://www.grippervault.com/), accessed September 2026.
42[^10]: [The Grip Authority](https://www.thegripauthority.com/), paid instructional site; see also [GripBoard discussion of archived TGA workout material](https://www.gripboard.com/topic/68360-rolling-thunder-swings/), 2025. 43[^10]: [The Grip Authority](https://www.thegripauthority.com/), paid instructional membership site; see also [GripBoard discussion of archived TGA workout material](https://www.gripboard.com/topic/68360-rolling-thunder-swings/), 2025.
44[^11]: [Diesel Crew, Grip Training for MMA Athletes](https://www.dieselcrew.com/MMA-Grip/order-program.htm), an example offering downloadable PDF/ebook and shipped DVD formats.
45[^12]: [Diesel Crew](https://www.dieselcrew.com/), navigation listing for Work With Jedd, Virtual Grip Coaching Group, accessed September 2026.

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