Many strongmen train in gyms that specifically support their sport. After all, Atlas stones, yokes, and farmer’s walk handles aren’t readily available in many health clubs, and most commercial gyms are ... Continue Reading
2022 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic Results — Rongo Keene Stands on Top
Rongo Keene is the winner of the 2022 Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic (MVMSC). During the contest that took place on Nov. 18-20, 2022, in Reykjavík, Iceland, the Australian athlete captured his ... Continue Reading
Watch Ivan Makarov Lift a Milestone 190-Kilogram (418.9-Pound) Overhead Press
Throughout his extended strongman career, Ivan Makarov has risen in acclaim for his ability to do one thing at a rare, high level — deadlift staggering amounts of weight. As the 2021 World Deadlift ... Continue Reading
Nick Best Retires from Full-Time Strongman Competition
For over 16 years, Nick Best was a fixture on the competitive strongman circuit. As a simultaneous powerlifter for much of that time, he developed a reputation for being one of the more versatile strength ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw and Eddie Hall Team Up for a Shoulder Workout Fit for Strongman Legends
In terms of accomplishments and influence on the sport of strongman, few athletes could compare to the exploits of Brian Shaw and Eddie Hall. Both are former World's Strongest Man (WSM) champions, both ... Continue Reading
Žydrūnas Savickas Wins the 2022 Masters World’s Strongest Man Title
At 47 years old, some might consider Žydrūnas Savickas to be past his physical prime as a strongman. However, his legacy as an athlete — which includes four World's Strongest Man titles (2009, 2010, 2012, ... Continue Reading
Nick Best Crushes a 600-Pound Deadlift for 16 Reps at Almost 54-Years-Old
A year and a half ago, Nick Best was on the mend. After tearing a lat muscle in April 2021, it was unclear when the athlete would again go full throttle in training and competition. With less than two ... Continue Reading
Mitchell Hooper Sets Dinnie Stones World Record, Kevin Faires Breaks Thor’s Hammer Deadlift World Record
The 2022 Strongman Rogue Invitational in Austin, TX, was one to remember, and not just for the athletes participating in the main event. With 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson ... Continue Reading
Sean Hayes Axle Deadlifts 1,045 Pounds, Sets Canadian Record
Sean Hayes has developed a reputation for impeccable strength when it comes to deadlifts of all variations. The athlete can now add another achievement to his running laundry list. On October 30, 2022, ... Continue Reading
2022 Strongman Rogue Invitational Results — Another Title for Oleksii Novikov
Oleksii Novikov is the champion of the 2022 Strongman Rogue Invitational. This variation of the strength sports contest took place from Oct. 28-30, 2022, in Austin, TX. Novikov's victory continues an ... Continue Reading
James Hall, Eddie Hall’s Brother, Breaks 1,000-Meter Row World Record
It seems strength, fitness, and a commitment to excellence in the gym run deep in the Hall family. James Hall, the brother of 2017 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion Eddie Hall, has shown off his own ... Continue Reading
CrossFitter Gabriela Migała Takes on a Strongwoman Routine at Thor’s Power Gym
Before she began competition in the 2022 Rogue Invitational, which will run in Austin, TX, from Oct. 27-30, 2022, Polish CrossFitter Gabriela Migała went to a unique place to refine and polish up her ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Tries His Hand at a Mock NFL Scouting Combine
As a former World's Strongest Man (WSM) champion in 2017, there's little doubt that Eddie Hall possesses the requisite strength and power needed to thrive as an American football player. The strongman ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Plans to Make His Competitive Powerlifting Return
After almost three years away from competitive strength sports, Hafthor Björnsson is ready to go full throttle again and dial up the unique power that helps him live up to the nickname of "The ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Björnsson Intends to Break Weight-Over-Bar World Record at 2022 Rogue Invitational
For the past two years, Hafthor Björnsson has strayed away from competitive strongman events. While the 2018 World's Strongest Man (WSM) champ never officially retired, it seemed that the Icelandic athlete ... Continue Reading
Watch Devin Burger Make a 1,100-Pound Silver Dollar Deadlift Look Easy
On Sept. 3, 2022, athlete Devin Burger showed off his strength by completing a 498.9-kilogram (1,100-pound) Silver Dollar deadlift during the United States Strongest (USS) Texas Strongest Veteran ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Crushes a Block Pull Deadlift Over 1,000 Pounds for 4 Reps
In the current pantheon of strongman, Martins Licis is one of the inarguable pillars of the sport. The 32-year-old athlete can boast a World's Strongest Man (WSM) title to his name (2019) and seemingly ... Continue Reading
Watch Mitchell Hooper Crush a 488.6-Kilogram (1,075-Pound) 19-Inch Deadlift PR
Mitchell Hooper stormed the professional strongman scene with an outstanding debut at the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM). Just months later, the star is already in a place where he may keep stacking ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Andrea Thompson Sets Log Lift World Record of 140 Kilograms (308.6 Pounds)
Andrea Thompson has set a Log Lift World Record of 140 kilograms (308.6 pounds). The strongwoman scored the feat at the 2022 World Log Lift Championships (WLLC) on Oct. 9, 2022, in Ipswich, United Kingdom. ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals Results — Mitchell Hooper Starts a Hot Streak
Mitchell Hooper is the winner of the 2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals (GLWTF). During the competition that took place on Oct. 8, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland, the Canadian strongman captured his first ... Continue Reading
Strongman Nicolas Cambi Scores Heavy Dumbbell World Record of 285 Pounds
On Oct. 1, 2022, during the 2022 America's Strongest Man (ASM) U105KG, strongman Nicolas Cambi set a Max Heavy Dumbbell World Record of 129.5 kilograms (285 pounds). Cambi's record was part of an overall ... Continue Reading
Tom and Luke Stoltman Take Swimming Lessons from Ross Edgley
It might be impossible to have familiarity with strongman as a sport and not know the exploits of the Stoltman brothers. Among their individual achievements, Tom Stoltman is the two-time defending World's ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Andrea Thompson Trains With Laurence Shahlaei, Announces World Record Attempt
Andrea Thompson is one of the more prominent names in active strongwoman. As a professional competitor since March 2016, the athlete from the United Kingdom has amassed quite the competitive catalog. ... Continue Reading
Strongman Eythór Ingólfsson Melsted Joins 2022 Rogue Invitational Roster as Evan Singleton’s Replacement
On Sept. 29, 2022, the 2022 Rogue Invitational's promoters announced that Eythór Ingólfsson Melsted would join the strongman contest's roster. The Icelandic athlete is the likely (though unconfirmed) ... Continue Reading
