Dr. Randall J. Strossen is an American strength and physical culture advocate, kinesiologist, equipment manufacturer, historian, journalist, author, teacher and an expert in grip strength training.[1][2][3][4]
He is the founder and president of IronMind Enterprises, Inc. and the editor-in-chief and publisher of MILO journal.[1] He wrote a monthly column called "IronMind" in IRONMAN magazine for over 12 years, starting in 1988 and has authored several books on strength training. As a photo-journalist, Strossen has covered top strength events, including four Olympic Games, and numerous World's Strongest Man competitions and Highland games worldwide for the past 35 years.[1] As an equipment manufacturer, Strossen pioneered and developed Captains of Crush Grippers,[5] Rolling Thunder[6] and several other training devices including the little big horn, hub, block, Apollon's axle, Vulcan power racks and lifting straps.[7]
Strossen earned a PhD in psychology from Stanford University.[1]
Bibliography edit
- Super Squats: How to Gain 30 Pounds of Muscle in 6 Weeks (1989). ISBN 0-926888-00-5.
- IronMind: Stronger Minds, Stronger Bodies (1994). ISBN 0-926888-02-1. A compilation of the first 60 "IronMind" columns from IRONMAN.
- Paul Anderson, The Mightiest Minister (1999). ISBN 0-926888-08-0.
- Captains of Crush Grippers: What They Are and How To Close Them, Second Edition. (2009). ISBN 978-0-926888-84-5.
- Winning Ways: How To Succeed In The Gym And Out (2004). ISBN 0-926888-13-7. A compilation of the final 85 "IronMind" columns from IRONMAN.
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Randall J. Strossen – Founder & President of IrondMind". gripandlift.com.au. 8 March 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ Iron Radio, Gregor Winter (24 February 2012). "Iron Radio Episode 145 with special guest IronMind's Dr. Randall J. Strossen". www.allthingsgym.com.
- ^ "RANDALL J STROSSEN: IF YOU ARE A WEIGHTLIFTING FAN, THIS IS A MUST-READ BOOK (A Book Review by ALAN ABRAHAMSON)". Ognian Georgiev for Land Of Books. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Super Squats - How to Gain 30 Pounds of Muscle in 6 Weeks, by Randall J. Strossen". Bill Hinbern's Super Strength Training. 13 November 2008. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Captains of Crush® Grippers: How to Certify and Rules for Closing". IronMind Enterprises, Inc. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "Rolling Thunder® One-hand deadlift". IronMind Enterprises, Inc. 10 April 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
- ^ "IronMind® Enterprises Highlights Timeline". IronMind Enterprises, Inc. 31 December 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2023.
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