Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GM150 gripmeter?
The GM150 gripmeter is a device used to measure hand grip strength. The gripmeter is designed exclusively for participation in the GM150 ranking. Do not use the gripmeter for other purposes. Instructions can be read here.
What is the GM150 ranking?
The GM150 ranking is the first Grippermania project. The ranking is based on readings from the GM150 gripmeter. Any participant who meets the ranking rules can participate. Rules can be read here. The ranking itself can be viewed at this link.
Control elements:
Five tabs: Elite, Absolute, Left, Right, Sum.
Elite Tab
The "Elite" tab displays results of participants who have met the grades and received a certain rank. Participants are ranked by ER indicator.
Absolute Tab
The "Absolute" tab displays results of all participants. Ranking by highest result.
Left, Right and Sum Tabs
These tabs separate results for left and right hands, as well as the sum of results from both hands.
Filters
The ranking has the ability to filter results by various parameters.
Gender Filter
Allows selection separately for men and women.
"Weight" Filter
This filter allows viewing result distribution by weight categories.
"+Others" Filter
This filter is added to allow inclusion of non-canonical results in the ranking. For example, on GM150 with thin handles, etc.
Year Filter
This filter is necessary to view participant results from past competitive seasons.
Additional Features
1. If you click on a participant's name, you can view their profile with all results.
2. If a result has a blue arrow icon, video is available for viewing.
How to learn grades and get ranks?
Over six years of collecting statistics have allowed us to develop and implement grades. Now everyone has the opportunity to get a rank. All details can be read here.
What are VG expanders?
VG expanders are hand expanders for squeezing with one hand. The expanders are competitive and designed exclusively for participation in the VG ranking.
Currently, 2 models have been released - VG1 and VG2. VG1 is designed for beginners, and VG2 for more experienced participants.
What is the VG ranking?
The VG ranking is the second Grippermania project. The ranking is based on VG expanders. Any participant who meets the ranking rules can participate. Entries in the ranking are ranked by points. Points are calculated using a simple formula: Points=(kg*2)+mm+reps, where mm is the distance between the gripper handles, and reps is the number of repetitions the participant performed. Rules can be read here. The ranking itself can be viewed at this link.
Control elements:
Two tabs: VG1 and VG2. Each tab displays results on the corresponding expanders.
Filters
The ranking has the ability to filter results by various parameters.
"Shadow" Filter
By default, beginners without reputation are added to the ranking with the "shadow" mark.
"Weight" Filter
This filter allows viewing result distribution by weight categories.
Year Filter
This filter is necessary to view participant results from past competitive seasons.
Additional Features
1. If you click on a participant's name, you can view their profile with all results.
2. If a result has a blue arrow icon, you can watch the video.
3.If you click on the cell with the points, you will see a message with the calculation formula.
Reputation Levels
Since November 2025, participant reputation levels have been introduced. There are three levels total. Reputation level can be seen in the rankings. It is located to the left of the participant's name as a column of green rectangles.
For all levels of reputation, it is mandatory to have a profile photo.
First Reputation Level
Basic conditions:
3 months in the GM150 ranking and at least 4 results in the database.
Privileges:
The participant can perform the standard in the presence of participants with 3rd reputation level.
Second Reputation Level
Basic conditions:
Have results from two seasons, show activity at least once a month for six months from the first result in the GM150 ranking.
Privileges:
1. The following GM150 rules are not mandatory: 2.2, 2.3.
2. The participant can submit their attempts more often than once a week.
3. The participant can perform the standard in the presence of participants with 3rd reputation level.
4. The participant can perform the standard on their personal GM150 v10.
Third Reputation Level
This level is assigned selectively based on many factors: personal communication, demonstration of results over a long period of time, respect from other respected participants, and so on.
Basic conditions:
1. Demonstrate your capabilities on GM150 in the presence of participants with 3rd reputation level.
2. Meet the standard for any of the 6 ranks.
Privileges:
1. The following GM150 rules are not mandatory: 2.2, 2.3, 4.
2. The participant can conduct the standard procedure on their GM150 V10 for participants with 1st and 2nd reputation levels.
3. The participant can recommend moving certain shadow participants out of shadow in the VG ranking.