Jedd Johnson played Basketball and Baseball at Towanda High School in Pennsylvania. Later, he played Division 2 baseball for two years at Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, before taking on strength training as his main interest. In 1999, Jedd and Jim Smith, ‘Smitty,’ formed the Diesel Crew and began formulating the Diesel Method, a strength and conditioning system involving the incorporation of various training disciplines. Now, the Diesel Crew is recognized as the Leaders in Grip Strength.
Jedd’s has Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credentials through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and is a regular speaker/presenter at the Pennsylvania State Strength and Conditioning Clinic. Jedd has been featured at Zach Even-Esh’s Underground Strength Clinic, and authored the praised Diesel Crew Production, The Sh*t You’ve Never Seen DVD.
Jedd regularly competes in Strongman and Grip contests. In 2005, Jedd won the Massachusetts State Strongman Championships and the United States Grip Championship (Large Hand Division), at the Global Grip Challenge.
Contest Experience:
2003 – TPS Massachusetts State Strongman Championships
– Battle for Grip Supremacy
2004 – TPS Massachusetts State Strongman Championships
– Maryland’s Strongest Man
– Global Grip Challenge 2004
2005 – TPS Grip Assault
– Wise Wellness Strongman Contest
– Saxonburg Strongman Contest
– TPS Massachusetts State Strongman Championships
– Maryland’s Strongest Man
– Global Grip Challenge 2005
2006 – Stronger Than All II
– Wise Wellness 2006
– Global Grip Challenge 2006
– Backyard Bastard Bash 2006
In 2007, Jedd has several projects lined up, including many DVD efforts, e-books, and product reviews. To contact Jedd in regards to the radio show, an article, Grip topics, or speaking engagements, visit www.DieselCrew.com, or email him at jedd.diesel@gmail.com.
