Yakov Burkovnikov Certifies on the Crushed-To-Dust! Challenge

Longtime athlete Yakov Burkovnikov (Ukraine) has been certified on the Crushed-To-Dust Challenge, proving his all-around, superior grip strength. Burkinov is 29 years old, 183 cm tall and weighs 93 kg. IronMind® | Courtesy of Yakov Burkinov

Congratulations to Yakov Burkinov (Ukraine) who has been certified on the Crushed-To-Dust Challenge—demonstrating his superior all-around grip strength by closing a Captains of Crush No. 2 gripper, lifting 90 kg on the Rolling Thunder and lifting 20 kg on the IronMind Hub.

“I have been engaging in sport since my childhood,” Burkinov told IronMind. “At the age of 8 I started training as a freestyle wrestler. At the age of 15 started powerlifting training. Later, as I became more physically and mentally prepared —Mas Wrestling and Armlifting. 

“Armlifting gave me and still gives me the boost to strengthen my grip. I do hope to pass official certification on the [Captains of Crush] No. 3 gripper under official rules in order to cement my current accomplishments in grip strength which, for sure, come in handy for many sport activities and hand health,” said Burkinov.

Here’s a link to Yakov Burkinov’s official attempt on the Crushed-To-Dust Challenge.

Recognizing his accomplishment, Yakov Burkinov’s name has been added to the official certification list for the Crushed-To-Dust Challenge.

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