Waiting for the competition to begin.
Carrying the yolk - race against each other and the clock.
Sand bags!
Preparing mentally before the event starts.
Waiting for the start.
The competition is on.
Trying to finish before time runs out.
Trying to keep going!
Pushing through!
After the workout, in the athlete area.
Chalking up!
The amateur strongman competition from day one at the 2012 Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, OH.