Azov Power Cup: Gripsters Gather in Ukraine

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2019

The 2019 Azov Power Cup will feature a grip strength competition that includes such classics as the Apollon’s Axle, Rolling Thunder and CoC (Captains of Crush) Silver Bullet Hold. IronMind® | Courtesy of WPL/Power Extreme - Ukraine The 2019 Azov Power Cup will feature a grip strength competition that includes such classics as the Apollon’s Axle, Rolling Thunder and CoC (Captains of Crush) Silver Bullet Hold. IronMind® | Courtesy of WPL/Power Extreme - Ukraine

WPL President Vitaliy Pulin and President of Power Extreme - Ukraine Valerii Gazaiev are teaming up for the 2019 edition of the Azov Power Cup, featuring a grip competition.

Covering the classics, eight grip-strength events are on the program.

1. Apollon’s Axle Double-Overhand Deadlift
2. Rolling Thunder
3. IronMind Pinch Grip Block
4. Little Big Horn
5. Saxson Bar
6. IronMind Hub
7. Captains of Crush (CoC) Silver Bullet Hold
8. Grip Ball

A very strong international field is expected, and along with men’s and women’s categories, there will be multiple bodyweight classes.

This competition will also provide an opportunity to certify on the Crushed-To-Dust! Challenge, and for those who first contact IronMind, the possibility of certifying on Captains of Crush grippers (No. 2 or No. 2.5 for women; No. 3, No. 3.5 or No. 4 for men) also exists.

For additional information, please email WPL President Vitaliy Pulin.

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