He’s a Red Nail bender chasing down the Gold Nail, but Nathaniel Brous wanted this notch in his belt too, and now he’s got it: he’s just been certified on the Captains of Crush No. 3 gripper.


Nathaniel Brous put away the Captains of Crush No. 3 gripper on his official attempt last night—he’s now been certified on the planet’s best known and most highly respected feat of world class grip strength. IronMind® | Photo courtesy of Nathaniel Brous



“I learned about Captains of Crush Grippers while researching grip in an effort to train for American Ninja Warrior. I could barely close the No. 1 with my right hand on my first attempt. I was not even close with my left hand. 

“I now train grippers once every 7 - 10 days. I will set the gripper, attempt to close it, then nudge the gripper closer with my off hand. Repeat.

“I enjoy training grip. I am anxious to certify on the No. 3 so I may turn my attention back to Gold Nail Certification training. I would like to be one of the first five people to do so.”

IronMind would like to thank Mark Ryan for refereeing Nathaniel Brous’s official attempt—it was successful and Nathaniel Brous has been certified on the Captains of Crush No. 3 gripper . . . nice going, Nate!




Legal start (above) and the final close (below): Nathaniel Brous has officially conquered the Captains of Crush No. 3 gripper.  IronMind® | Photos courtesy of Nathaniel Brous

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