Randall J. Strossen

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

• 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.