THE HIGHEST STANDARD OF GRIP TRAINING

THE COMMANDO STANDARD

12 WEEK COURSE ON UNLOCKING ULTIMATE TENSION AND STRENGTH

ESSENTIAL

TRUE PERFORMANCE
Hand strength is a cornerstone of overall strength and performance in the gym. Those who dedicate themselves to enhancing their hand strength find that it's a game-changer for their entire fitness journey. Strong hands provide a solid foundation for lifting weights, gripping equipment, and maintaining control during exercises. Whether you're deadlifting, doing pull-ups, or even performing simple tasks like kettlebell swings, a firm hand grip ensures stability and power transfer. Moreover, strong hands reduce the risk of injuries, as they enhance your ability to maintain proper form and control heavy loads. In essence, working on hand strength isn't just about improving your grip; it's about making every aspect of your workout more effective and manageable, ultimately leading to greater gains in strength and fitness.

DISCOMFORT

UNWAVERING RESOLVE

Grip training is a unique pathway to building unparalleled resilience. It thrusts you into an environment of discomfort, pushing your hands to endure some of the most demanding challenges in training. Through this process, you cultivate a deep familiarity with discomfort, teaching your mind and body to persevere when faced with adversity. Grip training challenges you to grasp heavy weights, tackle formidable obstacles, and persist through the burn of muscular fatigue. It's a metaphorical and physical crucible that forges not just strong hands, but also an indomitable spirit. As you conquer the trials of grip training, you develop mental toughness and a heightened capacity to withstand discomfort, qualities that extend far beyond the gym, empowering you to confront life's obstacles with unwavering resilience.

PROGRESS

HOLD YOURSELF TO THE HIGHEST STANDARD

Our structured approach to grip training is the crux of your journey to building a stronger, fitter you. We prioritise the establishment of strong fundamentals and impeccable technique as the foundation upon which you'll build your grip strength. This grounding in proper form ensures safety and efficiency in your workouts. With this solid base in place, you can confidently layer on strength and endurance, progressing with each session. It's through this consistent, incremental progress that you'll witness your transformation into your strongest self. Our program is not just about lifting weights; it's about cultivating a mindset of continuous improvement and resilience that extends beyond the gym, empowering you to tackle life's challenges with newfound strength and confidence.

OUR COACH : ROB BLAIR

Work under the watchful eye of one of the top coaches in the country and owner of the Award Winning Commando Temple Gym.

When ex-elite soldier becomes a military preparedness coach, breaks records as an athlete, consults for top fitness publications, runs an award winning strength facility, manages a team of elite level coaches, practices as a rehab/movement specialist and trains a gaggle of strong silverback apes (his clients) - you get Rob.

    • Royal Marines Commando, eight years

    • Rob Blair Commando Temple 1000s of coaching and treatment hours working with clients, sports teams and professional athletes!

    • Regular contributor to various health, strength magazines, National press and podcasts

    • motivational speaker to corporate businesses and organizations

    • Have raised over £25,000 for various charities including £22k for the Walking with the wounded charity

    • Anatomy Trains Level 1

    • Anatomy Trains ‘Walking the lines’ With James Earls (Gait assessment)

    • Specialist Exercise Instructor in the management of lower back pain

    • Integrating strength and conditioning with the rehabilitation of runners

    • Osteopathic techniques for the foot and ankle complex

    • Simplifying the Shoulder with Martin Scott MSc, BSc, MCSP

    • IAM TOOLS Advanced Course

    • Osteopathic techniques for the foot and ankle (Claire Slater)

    • Sport and Remedial Massage Practitioner DIP (LSSM)

    • Myofascial Release Certification (Taught by Alex Fugallio)

    • Myofascial Release ‘The Function Junction’ and Iliac Crest! (Noah Karrasch)

    • Full Body Assessment and Postural corrective Coaching (Jason Anderson)

    • Functional Tissue Release ‘Foot, Ankle and Knee’ (Jason Anderson)

    • Functional Tissue Release of the Spine (Jason Anderson)

    • First Aid at Work

    • Dan Johns Intervention workshop

    • Andy Bolton and Benedikt Magnusson powerlifting workshop

    • Strongman coaching and training with Laurence Shahlaei (Twice Britain’s strongest man)

    • Kettlebell sport workshop with Gregor Sobocan (Slovenian head coach)

    • Integrating strength and conditioning for runners.

    • Gym Jones ‘first degree instructor certification’ Taken by Mark Twight and Rob MacDonald

    • Mike Mahler’s ‘Aggressive Strength Training’ Level One Hormone Optimisation Workshop

    • Steve Maxwell’s Workshop in Advanced Bodyweight Movements and Mobility Drills

    • Strong First Lifter certified

    • Strong First Instructor Level 2

    • United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) Level 2 Associate

    • UKSCA Level 1 Workshop

    • UKSCA Plyometric, Speed and Agility WorkshopRob Blair Commando Temple Workout

    • UKSCA Olympic Lifting Certification

    • UKSCA Planning Effective Programs Workshop

    • ‘Bulgarian Bag Specialist Instructor’ (Taught by Ivan Ivanov)

    • Advanced CRB – checked for working with juniors

    • Insured up to £5 million for working with top level athletes and associations

    • Has been known to increase camaraderie on more than one occasion!

    • Grip training and steel bending coach, World and British record holder

    • Marathon Des Sables Finisher (5 marathons in 6 days in the Sahara Desert) 2 days later climbed Mount Toubkal @ 4200 meters

    • Dartmoor Dreadnought survivor (Carrying an 80kg log over Dartmoor between three people over three days…. plus kit)

    • 110 mile walk self supported from London to Brighton…and BACK! 39.5 hours straight)

    • The Wall ultra marathon: 69 mile foot race in 24hrs from Carlisle to Newcastle

    • Atlantic Coast Challenge (Three Marathons)

    • Ascending Mont Blanc

    • Completing the three peaks in under 20hrs (Twice)

    • Completing Tough Guy three times (top 30 finisher)Rob Blair Training

    • World record holder in several grip events including the meathook deadlift @ 286kg (a record over 5 weight divisions)

    • Worlds strongest hands winner @ 83kg class

    • Britains Strongest Hands under 83kg class winner 2014

    • Britains strongest hands winner 2015

    • 48kg pull up-55kg Get Up-120kg farmers (each hand) over 50metres

    • flipping a 512kg tyre

    • Sub 18 minute 5K sub 38 minute 10k

    • 48kg KB Mill press

    • Bending the Iron Mind red nail and horse shoes

BODY

Build your grip using a variety of tools and techniques. Improve the potential of your overall strength efficiently session to session.

MIND

Overcome some of the toughest workouts you will ever do. Put your nervous system to the test and come out with a bulletproof mindset.

EXPERTICE

Guidance from Rob Blair - Elite coach and holder of multiple world records in grip sport. You couldn’t be in safer hands! Literally!

ABILITY

No matter what your current ability is, all you need is the desire to become your strongest self and you will benefit.

OWNERSHIP

Follow a course that requires your hard work, dedication and discipline. Don’t become just fit for the gym - but for life!

COACHING

Ask questions and get answers remotely through our in-depth online course. 12-Weeks of coaching to the highest standard.

PLAN - EXECUTE - ASSESS

HOW IT WORKS

  • WHY THE STANDARD IS SO HIGH

    Our 12-week course is your ticket to measurable progress, unrivalled strength, and supreme strength in your hands. But we don't stop there - we go beyond the ordinary. Our unique approach not only hones your awesome strength but also teaches you quality technique, ensuring you feel unbreakable throughout your transformation and mitigate the risk of injury.

  • LOGIN AND LEARN

    Delivered conveniently online, this course is your comprehensive resource, featuring detailed yet straightforward learning materials, workout plans, and the ability to ask questions and get real answers from Rob Blair - all in one place accessible from your phone, tablet, or computer. You'll be guided every step of the way with video demonstrations and empowering articles that enhance your knowledge and skillset, making your training truly effective.

  • THE WORKOUTS

    The journey begins with a grasp of the fundaments and understanding the benefit of grip training. As you work through the weeks, the workouts grow more challenging, setting you up for success by encouraging you to set small targets each session. You'll experience the thrill of getting fitter, faster, and stronger as you conquer various exercises and skills - all whilst getting put to the test physically and mentally.

  • STRONGER IN MORE WAYS

    But that's not all! We don’t aspire to just build you physically, but also mentally. The two elements go hand in hand. As you see yourself becoming more competent technically, you increase your ability to build strength and fitness. This leads to confidence and feeling stronger - because you are straight up getting stronger! The workouts will not only become a physical gauntlet, but also a window of clarity in what is likely a hectic lifestyle!

  • ONLINE COURSE

    All of your course materials in one place at the Commando Standard Base Camp.

  • FUNDAMENTALS

    Get the basics right and build a strong foundation to your training.

  • 12 WEEK TRAINING PLAN

    A detailed, yet simple plan that has you measurably progressing.

  • VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS

    See each exercise executed to the highest standard.

  • COACHING MATERIALS

    Articles detailing the principles and methods to success.

  • DEFENSIVE PROTOCOL

    Learn how to listen to your body to treat and prevent common injuries.

  • Q&A

    Ask questions and get answers. The Standard provides the support you need.

  • TAKE THE STEP

    Try an approach that is proven to provide real results