How You Can Win A Free Pinch Block and Loading Pin?!?! Barrel Strength Systems 2026-09-20 | How You Can Win A Free Pinch Block and Loading Pin?!?!
Man-killer Snap Challenge - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2021-01-16 | Man-killer snap challenge. 5/16” x 7” CRS, followed by 1/4” x 6” Grade 8 bolt, followed by 1/4” x 6 Grade 5 bolt. 16’43” time by my count. Enjoy the Hear to Slay Podcast in the background.
Goliath 1/2 x 1.5 x 48 Braced Bend - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-12-27 | Bending my first Goliath (1/2" x 1.5" x 48" HRS Flat Bar) in my third braced bending (long bar) session ever. It was really hard and not fast by any stretch of the imagination, but I worked hard for it and learned a lot in the process. Bend starts at 5:00.
1/2” x 1” x 42” Braced Bend - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-12-25 | Braced bend of a 1/2" x 1" x 42" HRS flat bar in my second braced bending session. I'm still learning what bending positions work best for my anatomical leverages. One-legged might not be for me. I think that I am not too far off from bending a Goliath (1/2" x 1.5" x 48") bar. Bend starts around 0:30.
80D Nail Bend - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-12-25 | Bending a galvanized 80D (3/8" x 8") Nail in double pads (IMPs and Horrido suedes). Head stamp is "028". This is my first 80D. Bend starts around 0:15.
Triangle Edgin - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-12-19 | Bending my first Edgin (5/16" x 7" Grade 5) Bolt. This one is a triangle head stamp. I've kinked a few of these and finished some pre-kinked bolts, but never finished one in a single go. This is a lifetime bending goal for me, everything else I bend will just be icing on the cake. Bend starts at 0:39.
FBBC Grand Bastard Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-12-14 | Bending the Fat Bastard Barbell Co Grand Bastard (5/16" x 5.5" CRS) Bar. Double pads (suede and IMPs) and suede crush pads used. Bend starts at 1:49.
FBBC Hexabastard Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-12-05 | Bending a Fat Bastard Barbell Co. Hexabastard (5/16" x 7" CRS Hex Bar) in double pads (Horrido Suede Pads and IMPs). Bend starts @ 5:36.
FBBC Duke Of All Bastards Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-11-30 | Fat Bastard Barbell Company Duke of All Bastards. It's a 11/32" x 7" CRS bar. Bent in doubles (Horrido Suede Pads and IMPs). Bend starts at 2:47.
FBBC Magnificent Square - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-10-30 | Fat Bastard Barbell Company Magnificent Square Bar. It's a 1/4" x 5" square CRS bar. Bent in Single IMPs and Horrido Bending Crush Pads. Bend starts at 3:35.
GBI 190kg Bar Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-10-20 | Bending a Grip e Bend Italia 190kg Cert Bar. It's a 9mm x 185mm (approx. 11/32" x 7.25") CRS bar. Bent in doubles (GBI suede pads and BB wraps). Bend starts at 3:29.
Horrido Bending A2 5.5” - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-10-20 | After getting in a lot of crush practice on short steel in the last couple of weeks, I decided to re-certify on the www.horrido-bending.com A2 stainless bolt at 5.5”. The bolt is normally 8mm x 180mm (approx. 5/16” x 7”). Bend done in double wraps (Horrido pads/IMPs). Bend starts at: 6:22.
GBI 200kg Bar Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-10-19 | Bending a Grip e Bend Italia 200kg Cert Bar. It's a 9mm x 180mm (approx. 11/32" x 7.125") CRS bar. Bent in doubles (GBI suede pads and BB wraps). Bend starts at 5:45.
Red Nail Certification Redux - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-09-30 | Gil Goodman Red Nail Certification video #2 My first attempt (youtu.be/nw03ypEPxAk) was red-lighted on a technicality because the nails left the video frame at 0:42 when I did a closeup with my backup camera.Ironmind sent me another batch of obviously different nails (see my face at 1:10) to retry the certification a week later. They were shinier with fresh, still tacky paint on them...and if I had to bend them blindfolded, I would have 100% guessed that they were drill rod. I have heard a few people talk about receiving mutant ~490lb rated nails as opposed to the average 430-440lb range. I suspect that is what these were.Bend starts at 12:04.I only got the first two within the 60s time limit. I came back and finished the last one after resting for 5-10 minutes, but both the sweep and crush were uncharacteristically tough for CRS. And to verify that I wasn't having an off day, I rested another 5-10 minutes and bent an 8mm x 180mm 8.8 bolt which was a PR for me.All in all, I'm happy to complete this cert, even if I had to do it twice.
Red Nail Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-09-30 | Gil Goodman Red Nail Certification video. Bend starts at 8:42.Notes:IronMind started piloting remote certs as a result of the pandemic making in-person judging risky. This attempt was red-lighted on a technicality because the nails left the video frame at 0:42 when I did a closeup with my backup camera. Link to that video here: youtu.be/dJ9YlKHBgJ8Also, I am a meathead so I forgot to pull the bands off the second nail but it doesn't make any difference.
GBI 170kg Bar Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-08-29 | Bending a Grip e Bend Italia 170kg Cert Bar. It's a 8mm x 175mm (5/16" x 6.875") stainless steel bar. Bent in single GBI suede pads. Bend starts at 2:48.
FBBC Huge Bastard Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-08-29 | Bending a Fat Bastard Barbell Co Huge Bastard. It is 5/16” x 6” CRS. Bent with single IronMind pads. Bend starts @2:57.
TheChallengeDude Heimdall - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-08-29 | Bending the 5/16” x 7” Stainless “Heimdall” bar from thechallengedude.com
FBBC Shiny Bastard Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-08-29 | Certification bend on the Fat Bastard Barbell Co Shiny Bastard. It is 5/16” x 7” stainless steel. Bent with single IronMind pads. Bend starts @1:26.
FBBC Huge Golden Bastard Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-08-29 | Certification bend on the Fat Bastard Barbell Co Huge Golden Bastard. It is 3/8” x 6” brass. Bent with suede/IMP doubles. Bend starts @4:35.
Horrido Bending A2 Bolt Certification - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-07-07 | Bending a Horrido-Bending.com A2 5/16” x 7” Stainless Bolt. Double overhand, single suedes. Bend starts at 2:54.
FBBC Bastard - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-06-16 | Official attempt to bend a Bastard 5/16” x 7” CRS from Fat Bastard Barbell Co. Bend done in single IronMind pads.Bend starts around 3:02
FBBC Golden Bastard - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-06-16 | Official attempt to bend a Golden Bastard 3/8” x 7” brass from Fat Bastard Barbell Co. Bend done in single IronMind pads.Bend starts around 2:28
TheChallengeDude Loki - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-06-16 | Bending the 5/16” x 7” CRS “Loki” bar from thechallengedude.com
Blob Century - 104 lifts in 833 - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-03-14 | After seeing the legendary Chad Woodall do 40 reps with his Blob 50 in a little over 3min, I decided I wanted to try to do 100 lifts on my Blob 50 in less than 10min. I succeeded in getting 104 reps (extras in case I miscounted) in 8:33. I also got a pretty bad flapper on my left thumb in the last set. I would love to see some other folks give this a try.
1/4” x 4” CRS Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2020-01-29 | Bending a piece of 1/4” x 4” CRS Double Overhand in Ironmind Pads.
BSS Competition Crossbar Barrel Strength Systems 2019-03-06 | In this video, I show the features of the BSS Competition Crossbar and demonstrate how to use it.Grab your very own Competition Crossbar here:barrelstrengthsystems.com/products/competition-crossbarCheck out how your grip strength compares to the rest of the world on our leaderboards:barrelstrengthsystems.com/leaderboardsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Blobzilla Lift w/ Left & Right Hand - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2019-02-18 | Finally got a left hand lift on Blobzilla! (For those that aren't familiar, it's a 64.1lb half York Legacy 130 dumbbell.) It is good to check another goal off the list!. There's not a lot of Blobzilla lifters (maybe 10?) out there, especially not under 200lbs (4 that I know of), so I am very pleased with where my training has been able to take me.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Follow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christCome check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
BSS Loading Pins Barrel Strength Systems 2019-01-27 | In this video, I demonstrate how to use the BSS Loading Pin and explain the difference between the Steel and Aluminum variants.Grab your very own Loading Pin here:barrelstrengthsystems.com/products/loading-pinCheck out how your grip strength compares to the rest of the world on our leaderboards:barrelstrengthsystems.com/leaderboardsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Whats the BSS Stirrup? Barrel Strength Systems 2019-01-25 | Behold the new and improved Barrel Strength Systems Stirrup. The most versatile grip tool out there, it allows you to train support, crush, and pinch grip, all on one device!In this video I explain the features, safety, and some exercises that you can do with the Stirrup.Grab your very own Stirrup here:barrelstrengthsystems.com/products/the-stirrupsCheck out how your grip strength compares to the rest of the world on our leaderboards:barrelstrengthsystems.com/leaderboardsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
What is the Wrist Mace and how do I use it? Barrel Strength Systems 2018-08-03 | I'm happy to introduce Barrel Strength Systems' newest wrist training device the Wrist Mace.It’s time to upgrade your wrist training. Whether you are training for strength, conditioning, or rehab, the wrist mace can transform your wrists from glass to steel.Most people don’t know that wrist strength decreases as grip width increases and grip strength decreases as you bend your wrist in any direction from neutral. The 3” spherical handle allows you to train your wrist with an open hand and address both of these challenges. Sledgehammer work is a great intro to wrist training, but the wrist mace handle shape is much closer to actual sporting applications like a wide revolving handle (for grip competitors) or an opponents hand (for armwrestlers).The Wrist Mace comes with one mace and two spring clips, so you can adjust the resistance by moving the weight further from the ball. Designed to be used with standard plates, one 5lb plate is more than enough for most athletes. Grab your own Wrist Mace at barrelstrengthsystems.com/products/wrist-maceDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Blobzilla Lift RH - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2018-07-05 | Here I join about a half dozen others in history who have lifted Blobzilla, a half York Legacy 130 Dumbbell.Grab a Flask and start building a legendary grip at http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/productsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
4x10kg Competition Plate Pinch Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2018-04-23 | Pinch lifting four Rogue 10kg competition plates with each hand.Build this kind of hand strength with our equipment at www.barrelstrengthsystems.com!Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Never Let Go! Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2018-02-05 | Holding two 68kg kettlebells for 1m56s for the Never Let Go! grip strength competition and fundraiser. Never Let Go! was a coordinated by The Southern Squeeze in partnership with Women's Strength Coalition. Special thanks to our sponsors VIKN Performance Chalk and Nashletics. All proceeds went to Epic Girl.
Feat: Gil Goodman 2-20kg Calibrated Plate Pinch Barrel Strength Systems 2018-01-04 | My first time pinching 2-20kg calibrated plates with the smooth sides out. This is especially difficult for me since I do not excel at thin pinching.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!
2018 Southern Squeeze Events Barrel Strength Systems 2017-12-11 | The 2018 Southern Squeeze Grip Competition is coming up on January 13th, 2018 at 10am at The Southern Squeeze. The events are going to be:20mm Block Set Grippers1-Hand Flask Pinch2.5" Trilobite Rolling HandleAfter the awards ceremony, there will be an optional mystery medley with all kinds of great stuff to lift.WEIGHT DIVISIONSMens: Lightweight (80kg-), Middleweight (105kg-), Heavyweight (105kg+)Womens: OpenJunior's: 15 and underMasters: 50+ Scoring: Reverse Strongman ScoringFor more information head over to:barrelstrengthsystems.com/the-2018-southern-squeeze
The Best Wrist Training Device on the Planet. Barrel Strength Systems 2017-08-31 | In this video I demonstrate how to use the Chris Rice Climber Pinch since nobody else has yet.Check out all the other custom stuff I can make at barrelstrengthsystems.com/custom-gearDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Can big hands do well on the hub? Barrel Strength Systems 2017-07-07 | I was having a discussion with some folks about hand size and hub lifting potential. I don't think big hands make you bad at the hub. Anectodally, I have big hands and I am good at it, but there are reasons why. I cover some of them in the video. I will list some more stuff here in the description:1.) Big hands make you better at thickbar, wide pinch, and grippers. This means that people with an overall average grip, but huge hands, can put up impressive numbers on those implements. Hub doesn't care how big your hand is, so you have to actually be strong, independent of your size advantage, to succeed.2.)Hand flexibility. In order to get your hand positioned optimally on the hub, you have to directly oppose your thumb from your strongest fingers. If you can only get your thumb to the side, you are basically pinching between your thumb and your ring and pinky finger. If you can get your thumb all they way to the back, you can more so oppose your middle and index finger, which are leagues stronger than your last two fingers.3.)Experience: Big guys like the big lifts and stuff that they are naturally good at. If you don't train a specific event because you aren't good at it from the get-go, then don't expect to magically become great at it. The hub, and other small device lifts (stub, coin, etc) require dexterity and specificity to be good at, so most people, regardless of hand size will need to train them to get good.Grab a DubHub at http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/productsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Flask 1H - 112.9lbs - Arto Joronen Barrel Strength Systems 2017-07-01 | Arto Joronen breaks the 50kg barrier with a huge 112.9lbs one handed lift on The Flask. He's well within reach of the World Record. Watch out!Grab a Flask at http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/products Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments! Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christFollow Barrel Strength Systems on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/barrelstrengthsystems AND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Pinching Two 45 Plates - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2017-06-27 | I figured "Why not get a video of pinching these plates since I'm already pinching heavy today?" The only 45 plate pinch I had on video before was the deep dish Yorks I lifted with my right hand at Living Legends last year. These plates are just a tad on the wide side and they have milled backs, so they aren't terrible for pinching.Wanna see how I built this hand strength? Check out my gear at http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/productsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christAND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Flask 2HP - 192.6lbs x 3 - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2017-06-27 | One of my top sets from my current training cycle on the Flask 2-hand pinch. This is 3 reps at 192.6lbs, which is a personal record. I had to rechalk for the 3rd rep because my hands only stay dry for a rep or two. #sweatyhands.Over the past year, I have made a lot of progress due to being able to train my pinch heavy twice per week without any damage to my hand skin. One of the many benefits of this device.Grab a Flask at http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/productsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christAND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
184.8lb Anvil Horn Lift - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2017-06-27 | Lifting my 128lb Hay Budden Anvil by the horn with added weight for a total of 184.8lbs. Goal is to break 200lbs.Check out my training gear at http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/productsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christAND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
FBBC Hard MMS singles - Gil Goodman Barrel Strength Systems 2017-06-24 | A couple of MMS (parallel set) closes on the Fat Bastard Barbell Company HARD gripper I just received in the mail. Very nice gripper. I wish they still made them.
Flask 2HP - 49.3lbs - Rilla Vattukumpu Barrel Strength Systems 2017-06-23 | Rilla Vattukumpu lifts 49.3lbs on the two-handed Flask pinch at 10 years old. Looks like Mervi and Arto have been making a positive impact on the youth in Finland!Grab a Flask at http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/productsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christAND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Flask 2HP - 32.0lbs - Minna Taipale Barrel Strength Systems 2017-06-22 | Minna Taipale of Finland lifting 32.0lbs on the Flask two hand pinch at 10 years old.Grab a Flask at http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/productsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christAND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
Flask 2HP - 126.3lbs - Mervi Pekki Barrel Strength Systems 2017-06-22 | Mervi Pekki of Finland smashes her old world record on the Flask 2HP with a casual 126.3lb lift.Grab a Flask at http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/productsDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christAND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
How do I set a gripper without hurting my finger? (With Slo-mo demonstrations!) Barrel Strength Systems 2017-06-21 | I've recently had a number of people, veteran and noob alike, talk to me about hurting their setting hand when doing work with grippers. Knurling on gripper handles can be sharp and just like a cheese grater, it can rip up your finger in short order. How do I keep from turning my finger into hamburger meat? Watch this and find out.The grippers used in this video are a Captains of Crush #1 rated 79lbs, a Gillingham High Performance 5 rated 113lbs, a Gillingham High Performance 7 rated 153lbs, and a Cannon Powerworks CPW300 rated 184lbs.You can get all these grippers at www.cannonpowerworks.com.For a good explanation on gripper ratings (and why the manufacturer rating doesn't mean anything), check out this video: youtu.be/Uvkr771Dym0Want to get your grippers rated? You should. Do it at:barrelstrengthsystems.com/products/gripper-rating-serviceFind more gear to build serious hand strength at: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.com/productsMusic: Jumpz by Clément BelioDon't forget to Like, Subscribe, and leave Comments!Come check out my website: http://www.barrelstrengthsystems.comFollow me on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/squeezus_christAND FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/barrelstrengthsystems
