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1# RB Certification 1# RB Certification
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3**RB Certification** is an active gripper-closing certification administered by **Griffkraft-Deutschland** through the Oldschool Strength Club website. It uses designated Robert Baraban **C-series** grippers from RB 210C through RB 365C and requires a one-handed **table no set (TNS)** close on video.[^1] 3**RB Certification** is an active gripper-closing certification administered by **Griffkraft-Deutschland** through the Oldschool Strength Club website. It uses designated Robert Baraban **C-series** grippers from RB 210C through RB 365C and requires a one-handed **table no set (TNS)** close on video.[^1]
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5- **Administrator:** Griffkraft-Deutschland 5- **Administrator:** Griffkraft-Deutschland
6- **Host:** Oldschool Strength Club 6- **Host:** Oldschool Strength Club
7- **Status:** Active 7- **Status:** Active
8- **Technique:** Table no set 8- **Technique:** Table no set
9- **Certification grippers:** RB 210C, 240C, 260C, 300C, 330C and 365C 9- **Certification grippers:** RB 210C, 240C, 260C, 300C, 330C and 365C
10- **Official rules:** [oldschoolstrengthclub.de](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/Regelwerk) 10- **Official rules:** [oldschoolstrengthclub.de](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/Regelwerk)
11- **Related brand:** [Robert Baraban](/Gripper_Brands/Robert_Baraban) 11- **Related brand:** [Robert Baraban](/Gripper_Brands/Robert_Baraban)
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13## C-series certification grippers 13## C-series certification grippers
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15The suffix **C** is used for the program's **certification** grippers.[^2] These are controlled specimens retained by Griffkraft-Deutschland and mailed to an applicant for an attempt; they are not simply any privately owned RB gripper with the same nominal number.[^1] 15The suffix **C** is used for the program's **certification** grippers.[^2] These are controlled specimens retained by Griffkraft-Deutschland and mailed to an applicant for an attempt; they are not simply any privately owned RB gripper with the same nominal number.[^1]
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17The official rules page publishes the following measurements. Spread is given in centimeters and the resistance figures are the listed pounds for the individual certification grippers.[^1] 17The official rules page publishes the following measurements. Spread is given in centimeters and the resistance figures are the listed pounds for the individual certification grippers.[^1]
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19| Certification gripper | Listed spread | Listed rating | 19| Certification gripper | Listed spread | Listed rating |
20|---|---:|---:| 20|---|---:|---:|
21| RB 210C | 5.40 cm | 92.94 lb | 21| RB 210C | 5.40 cm | 92.94 lb |
22| RB 240C | 6.30 cm | 121.28 lb | 22| RB 240C | 6.30 cm | 121.28 lb |
23| RB 260C | 6.00 cm | 123.48 lb | 23| RB 260C | 6.00 cm | 123.48 lb |
24| RB 300C | 5.90 cm | 143.33 lb | 24| RB 300C | 5.90 cm | 143.33 lb |
25| RB 330C | 5.90 cm | 165.38 lb | 25| RB 330C | 5.90 cm | 165.38 lb |
26| RB 365C | 6.10 cm | 176.41 lb | 26| RB 365C | 6.10 cm | 176.41 lb |
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28Because these values identify the program's actual grippers, they should not be treated as factory averages for all RB grippers bearing the corresponding base model number. 28Because these values identify the program's actual grippers, they should not be treated as factory averages for all RB grippers bearing the corresponding base model number.
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30## Attempt procedure 30## Attempt procedure
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32The official German rules specify the following sequence:[^1] 32The official German rules specify the following sequence:[^1]
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341. The athlete sends a certification request to Griffkraft-Deutschland. 341. The athlete sends a certification request to Griffkraft-Deutschland.
352. Griffkraft-Deutschland mails the certification gripper to the athlete. 352. Griffkraft-Deutschland mails the certification gripper to the athlete.
363. At the start of the video, the gripper rests on a firm surface. 363. At the start of the video, the gripper rests on a firm surface.
374. The athlete films the handle spread. 374. The athlete films the handle spread.
385. The athlete picks up the gripper with one hand and closes it using table-no-set technique. 385. The athlete picks up the gripper with one hand and closes it using table-no-set technique.
396. The athlete returns the gripper to the surface and measures the spread again. 396. The athlete returns the gripper to the surface and measures the spread again.
407. The gripper must remain visible throughout the video. 407. The gripper must remain visible throughout the video.
418. The gripper may not be modified in any way. 418. The gripper may not be modified in any way.
429. Only one hand may be used for the close. 429. Only one hand may be used for the close.
4310. After filming, the athlete returns the gripper to Griffkraft-Deutschland. 4310. After filming, the athlete returns the gripper to Griffkraft-Deutschland.
4411. Griffkraft-Deutschland reviews the attempt and reports whether the certification was successful. 4411. Griffkraft-Deutschland reviews the attempt and reports whether the certification was successful.
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46This page summarizes the published rules in English. Athletes should consult the current official German rules before arranging an attempt, since the administrator's wording governs the certification. 46This page summarizes the published rules in English. Athletes should consult the current official German rules before arranging an attempt, since the administrator's wording governs the certification.
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48## Table no set 48## Table no set
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50In this program, **table no set** means that the gripper begins on the table and is picked up and closed with the same hand. The other hand may not be used to position or pre-close the handles. The before-and-after spread measurements help show that the certification gripper was not altered during the attempt.[^1] 50In this program, **table no set** means that the gripper begins on the table and is picked up and closed with the same hand. The other hand may not be used to position or pre-close the handles. The before-and-after spread measurements help show that the certification gripper was not altered during the attempt.[^1]
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52This differs from certification systems that permit a card set or another two-handed setup. A close performed under a different technique is not automatically an RB Certification result. 52This differs from certification systems that permit a card set or another two-handed setup. A close performed under a different technique is not automatically an RB Certification result.
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54## The meaning of C and its relationship to N
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56Robert Baraban also made **N-series** grippers, where **N** denotes a narrower-spread version. The certification specimens have comparably narrow published spreads, and grip athletes sometimes describe the program as using narrow RB grippers for TNS attempts.[^2] However, the official program labels its controlled specimens with **C**, for certification.
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58The C suffix should therefore be recorded as a program designation, not as evidence that the gripper is a “perfect” example of ordinary production. What makes a result official is use of the administrator's designated gripper and acceptance of the attempt under the published rules.
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60## History and activity 54## History and activity
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62Video evidence documents successful RB 210C certification by January 2019.[^3] The Oldschool Strength Club news archive records additional certifications on the RB 210C, RB 260C and RB 300C in February 2024, demonstrating that multiple levels remained in use.[^4] A 2024 GripBoard discussion also described the certification as active and reproduced the C-series ratings from the official program.[^2] 56Video evidence documents successful RB 210C certification by January 2019.[^3] The Oldschool Strength Club news archive records additional certifications on the RB 210C, RB 260C and RB 300C in February 2024, demonstrating that multiple levels remained in use.[^4] A 2024 GripBoard discussion also described the certification as active and reproduced the C-series ratings from the official program.[^2]
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64Gripperpedia does not reproduce the program's athlete lists. The official level pages remain the authoritative source for accepted results. 58Gripperpedia does not reproduce the program's athlete lists. The official level pages remain the authoritative source for accepted results.
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66## Official level pages 60## Official level pages
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68- [RB 210C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/210C) 62- [RB 210C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/210C)
69- [RB 240C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/240C) 63- [RB 240C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/240C)
70- [RB 260C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/260C) 64- [RB 260C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/260C)
71- [RB 300C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/300C) 65- [RB 300C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/300C)
72- [RB 330C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/330C) 66- [RB 330C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/330C)
73- [RB 365C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/365C) 67- [RB 365C](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/365C)
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75## External resources 69## External resources
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77- [Official RB Gripper certification rules](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/Regelwerk) 71- [Official RB Gripper certification rules](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/Regelwerk)
78- [Oldschool Strength Club news archive](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/News/2024) 72- [Oldschool Strength Club news archive](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/News/2024)
79- [GripBoard discussion of the active certification](https://www.gripboard.com/topic/67141-is-it-still-possible-to-certify-on-the-ghp7-even-though-wade-dissolved-the-company/) 73- [GripBoard discussion of the active certification](https://www.gripboard.com/topic/67141-is-it-still-possible-to-certify-on-the-ghp7-even-though-wade-dissolved-the-company/)
80- [Robert Baraban brand article](/Gripper_Brands/Robert_Baraban) 74- [Robert Baraban brand article](/Gripper_Brands/Robert_Baraban)
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82[^1]: Oldschool Strength Club / Griffkraft-Deutschland, "[RB Gripper – Regelwerk](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/Regelwerk)," official rules and certification-gripper measurements. 76[^1]: Oldschool Strength Club / Griffkraft-Deutschland, "[RB Gripper – Regelwerk](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/Zertifikation/RBGripper/Regelwerk)," official rules and certification-gripper measurements.
83[^2]: GripBoard, "[Is it still possible to certify on the GHP7...?](https://www.gripboard.com/topic/67141-is-it-still-possible-to-certify-on-the-ghp7-even-though-wade-dissolved-the-company/)," August 2024; discussion identifying C as the certification designation and reproducing the program's gripper ratings. 77[^2]: GripBoard, "[Is it still possible to certify on the GHP7...?](https://www.gripboard.com/topic/67141-is-it-still-possible-to-certify-on-the-ghp7-even-though-wade-dissolved-the-company/)," August 2024; discussion identifying C as the certification designation and reproducing the program's gripper ratings.
84[^3]: Griffkraft-Deutschland, "[Zertification – RB 210C – Hans-Werner Rahusen](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h6ZmtlBHGQc)," January 16, 2019. 78[^3]: Griffkraft-Deutschland, "[Zertification – RB 210C – Hans-Werner Rahusen](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/h6ZmtlBHGQc)," January 16, 2019.
85[^4]: Oldschool Strength Club, "[News 2024](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/News/2024)," February 10, 2024 certification report. 79[^4]: Oldschool Strength Club, "[News 2024](https://www.oldschoolstrengthclub.de/News/2024)," February 10, 2024 certification report.

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