Mike Burke delivered the single most dominating performance ever seen in the grip strength world when he won the competition at the 2013 LA FitExpo in commanding style: Burke set world records on the Apollon’s Axle and the CoC (Captains of Crush gripper) Silver Bullet Hold, plus he pulled 117.5 kg on the Rolling Thunder, to tie Mark Felix for the win on that benchmark grip strength event. For his encore, when his hands should have been toast, Mike Burke certified on the Captains of Crush No. 3.5 gripper! When Mike Burke retired, he left big shoes to fill, and so far nobody has. IronMind® | ©Randall J. Strossen photo
Code of Conduct
Athletes are expected to comport themselves respectfully and appropriately at all times, and IronMind reserves the right to dismiss or disqualify any attempt, person, certification or record for behavior that does reflect respect, honesty and integrity.
World Records
World records must be broken by a minimum increment of 1 kg.
Extra Attempts
An extra attempt may be permitted at the discretion of the contest organizer, but only for the winner of the event, and only if he or she is attempting a new world record.
- Any extra attempt must be done before the awards ceremony, and must be done with the same equipment and referee as were used for the in-contest attempts.
- Any extra attempt must be announced immediately after the final attempt taken within that event, and in all cases it must take place before the awards ceremony.
Video-Based Attempts
Video-based attempts must include a recording from the front as well as from both sides (three perspectives).
