Carl-August Mertz Certifies on the Crushed-To-Dust! Challenge

by Randall J. Strossen, IronMind Enterprises, Inc. © 2016

Carl-August Mertz on the Rolling Thunder portion of the Crushed-To-Dust! Challenge, a test of all-around grip -strength excellence that Carl-August Mertz passed with flying colors. IronMind® | Image courtesy of Dr. Hermann Korte/Choice of Champions gym Carl-August Mertz on the Rolling Thunder portion of the Crushed-To-Dust! Challenge, a test of all-around grip -strength excellence that Carl-August Mertz passed with flying colors. IronMind® | Image courtesy of Dr. Hermann Korte/Choice of Champions gym

He teaches high school chemistry and physical education, is an avid rock climber and boulderer, and his credentials in the grip strength world include being certified on both the Captains of Crush No. 3 gripper and on the Red Nail—now, Carl-August Mertz can add another major accomplishment to his resume as he’s just been certified on the Crushed-To-Dust! Challenge, proof of his all-around grip excellence.

Many thanks to referee Dr. Hermann Korte, whose Choice of Champions gym has long been a magnet for German grip strength enthusiasts, and congratulations to Carl-August Mertz: your name has been added to the official Crushed-To-Dust! Challenge certification list.

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