Consider the Press, Deadlift, Farmer’s Walk, Death Medley, and Atlas Stones. I’ll pinpoint the common weakness in each event and provide an exercise (a solution) for you to fix the weak point. No excuses!
It is the signature strongman event and can make you a champion or break you in half. Unfortunately, it’s often the most poorly trained event — but it doesn’t have to be.
Designing a program that builds agility, speed, strength, and conditioning, while also training the strongman movements, can seem a daunting task. Here’s how I approach it.
With over 300 competitors in attendance, the energy was intense. I am in awe of how many people were there not only to compete, but to watch at cheer on the strongmen.
While it’s not what I went there for, second out of 39 of the best 220-pound strongman competitors in the nation and second out 55 in the combined 198/220-pound middleweight overall is pretty good.
These training movements provide benefits helpful to every kind of lifter, athlete, or strength enthusiast. No matter what you’re trying to accomplish, they can help.
Most would agree that the limiting factor in training for strongman is the equipment. Let’s be honest… there is no substitute for a log press, a husafell stone, or an atlas stone… Wait. Hold that thought. Atlas stones: They’re big. They’re heavy. They are hard to transport unless you’re a strongman. They aren’t cheap and […]
Go from Steve Urkel to Brian Shaw by eliminating these weaknesses.
From tacky to technique, St. Louis' Strongest Man puts all the basics together for you.
The sandbag is a staple in serious garage gyms everywhere, but it rarely crosses over into commercial gym territory.
Aside from the Atlas Stones, the tire flip could be one of the most recognizable strongman events in the sport. However, it is probably the one event most incorrectly performed by athletes and most improperly used by strength coaches.