Blast Strap Beach Training
And yes, I'm aware of the 16 ft tiger shark that was just caught from the pier in Nags Head - thanks Gregg
How to Work AROUND Shoulder Pain Leading to a Floor Press PR
You can still train HARD when you train SMART
Competition Report: World's Strongest Man
At the end of June, I won the 220-pound weight class and overall middleweight division at the United States Strongman Nationals in New York, earning an invite to compete in the 105-kilogram World’s Strongest Man in Liperi, Finland. It was enthralling to be at the competition for the first time.
Snoop Dogg Squats and a Visit to Hamer's Hall of Hamhocks
If you don't know Big Head Todd and the Monsters, you need a checkup from the neck up
Event Training with an OG Brute
Trying out a new gym for some solid training with a solid training partner
Feeling My Way Through this Reload
If me just messing around is any indicator, my training moving forward is looking good
Deload Finnish Style
Having just graduated from physical therapy school, Dr. Andy Deck will continue to progress back to general strongman training after several months of training focused specifically toward competing at Nationals and then Worlds. He will also be working on video submissions to qualify for the Official Strongman Games as well as promoting a strongman/strongwoman competition at the beginning of December.
First Time Squatting in 3 Months
I missed it, but I have a feeling I'm gonna be feeling it for a couple days
I Feel Like I was Beaten with a Sack of Sweet Valencia Oranges
Which is impressive considering the sub-par training day I had
United States Strongman Nationals 2018: 9th Time’s the Charm
I’ve competed at nine different national championships across four different weight classes and three different divisions, including both amateur and pro — but I've never won. Until now.
Speed Work at Healthy Baller
Reloaded and ready for some good old fashioned strongmanning this weekend
Last Real Gym Training Day Before Nationals
Doin' the bull dance. Feelin' the flow. Workin' it. Workin' it.
Making Your War Face Doesn't Mean You're Doing a Good Job
You're never too good to learn from your failures
More Suit Work for Tugging
Plus working to improve stone loads and dealing with a soul-rending low back pump
Final Phase of Training for USS Nats
Shifting focus to exactly what needs a little more work to optimize performance
Jumping and Light Snatch Work
Work schedule is constantly in flux, but I was able to get it in today
Learn to Think for Yourself
How to stop being a reactionary snowflake and start being a real boy or girl
Maximum Dynamical Effortus Repititous for Tug-a-lugs
Andy wins United States Strongman Nationals 2018! Along with the win, he is invited to 105-kilogram World's Strongest Man in Finland at the beginning of August. Read how he continues to climb the ranks of Strongman as Physical Therapy School takes a front seat.
Even on Memorial Day, Stupid PRs Are Always Entertaining
Special thanks today and a new world record...
Strongman Mullet Training
Barbell in the front, tire in the back (balls and loud noises in the middle)
We Interrupt the Royal Wedding for Some Training
Breaking out the shoulder chaps and keeping my swamp shorts clean, if not dry
Done with Class and Busting @$$
Questionable flatulence during training is just a sign of hard work!