JOIN THE IRON LEAGUE! …Some have called it “The Iron Game Library of Congress” which is a very good way to put it, and it is our goal to create our own “place” …where everyone speaks a common language… and can ‘talk shop’ on what works and what doesn’t in the world of serious training. You’ll find material from the Golden Age of Bodybuilding, Grip Training, Steel Bending, Olympic Weight-Lifting, Powerlifting, Gymnastics, Boxing, Wrestling, Conditioning workouts and just about any other training topic you can think of. More info…
NEW! Joe Kinney’s Little Monster Gripper
Recently, Joe Kinney came across another source of springs, springs that are slightly smaller than the ones used for the Monster Gripper but still very formidable. For those seeking another unique training tool for building super human crushing strength, Joe dubbed his new gripper “The Little Monster” and it sits roughly half way between the Iron Mind #4 gripper and the Monster Gripper. More info…
When you are around strength training as much as I am, sometimes it’s easy to overlook some good ideas… The good news is that they eventually seem to come back around. Let me give you a great example: A little while back, the idea popped into my head that I should take a harder look at sled pulling. Don’t ask me where the idea came from, I sure couldn’t tell you, but the more I thought about it, the more I liked it. More info…
Kindle e-books We feature several of our titles on the E-Book/Kindle Format. We have posted all our e-book titles on this page for quick and easy viewing. New titles will be appearing often. More info…
In this groundbreaking DVD, you can see the original “Get a Grip!” video, put together by the first man to close the IronMind #4 Gripper, Mr. Joe Kinney. You’ll learn all about his training equipment, his workout ideas and more importantly: his results.
Includes the only footage of the #4 gripper ever closed on film plus over TWO HOURS of additional material, shot in the summer of 2009, where Joe Kinney revisits his training and offers insight and instruction not found in the original video. More info…
Can’t think of the perfect gift? Give the gift of strength with a Functional Hand Strength Gift Card. Available in $30, $50, and $100 denominations, they are the perfect gift for trainers, athletes, musicians, or anyone who wants to gain some serious strength.These gift cards can be used on any of our websites. More info…
Iron Mind Captains of Crush Hand Grippers
The gripper that changed the world! You will feel the difference quality makes when you train on the original Iron Mind Captain of Crush Grippers. It was Iron Mind that put hand grippers back on the map in the late 1980s. Even today with a whole slew of imitators, the Captains of Crush Grippers stand alone as the highest-quality grip tool you will find and the undefeated leader in the field of hand strength development.
Now available in ELEVEN strengths! Do YOU have what it takes to reach the top of the mountain? More info…
Top Quality Manila Climbing Ropes
Rope climbing is one of the very best exercises for serious athletes. If you are looking for a single exercise that will increase your grip strength and train every other muscle in your entire body, rope climbing is it. Our high-quality manila gym climbing ropes are made of the finest quality 3-strand grade-A manila and come with a steel clamp on one end for easy installation and removal. The other end of the rope is covered by a polyboot to prevent unraveling and promote durability during heavy use. More info…
Polyplus Outdoor Climbing Ropes
Our Synthetic Polyplus Outdoor Climbing Ropes are ready to battle the elements and have you swinging from tree to tree like Tarzan in no time flat. Choose these synthetic climbing ropes if you plan to do any outside climbing. More info…
Want to be stronger than King Kong? — I’m sure everyone would agree that rope climbing is a serious workout… There’s no other exercise quite like rope climbing for building a “gorilla grip” and a sturdy back. Our traditional 1.5-inch diameter climbing ropes provide a number of interesting exercises for any routine….but more and more athletes have been clamoring for a new rope climbing challenge and so here it is: More Info…
How to Be a Champion by Ernie Jeffrey
If you want to learn what it takes to be a Champion Armwrestler, Ernie Jeffrey can show you…he coached some of the best in the game and put his theories down on paper. One of our scouts found a few mint copies of his incredibly rare training book published in 1977, so grab your copy now and become a real “terror” at the table. Arm wrestling rules and techniques have evolved over the years, but the need to build strength and power haven’t changed since the beginning… More Info…
You will find very little, if any, modern sources on hand-balancing available anywhere…until NOW that is. Thanks to strength author, historian, and publisher Bill Hinbern, the lost art of hand-balancing lives again… This training guide provides dozens of interesting techniques and supplementary exercises to get you hand-balancing like a champ in no time. More Info…
