On July 6, 2022, the Giants Live organization announced over their Instagram profile that former Britain's Strongest Man (2020) Adam Bishop has withdrawn from the 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic due to ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rob Kearney and CrossFitters Mat Fraser and Mal O’Brien Get After It in Overhead Workout
While many strength sports have vital distinctions regarding strength and muscle demands, nutrition, and competitive standards, sometimes it can pay to learn from others in the sphere. That's a lesson ... Continue Reading
Strongman Cheick “Iron Biby” Sanou Makes a 115-Kilogram (253.5-Pound) Circus Dumbbell Press Look Easy
Professional strongmen often have a lift or event where they particularly excel. For Cheick "Iron Biby" Sanou, his area of strength is pressing anything overhead as he's both the Axle Press and Log Lift ... Continue Reading
Check Out Rising Strongman Star Mitchell Hooper Deadlift a Staggering 425 Kilograms (937 Pounds) for Two Singles
On June 29, 2022, strongman Mitchell Hooper completed a 425-kilogram (937-pound) deadlift for two reps during a training session. According to Hooper — despite apparent recovery and sleep roadblocks on the ... Continue Reading
Watch Rhianon Lovelace Axle Press 7.5 Kilograms More Than the Current Lightweight World Record
Throw any obstacle in strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace's path, and it only seems to make her grow stronger. Even with troubles like a recent bout of pneumonia, the former World's Strongest Woman Champion ... Continue Reading
Strongman Jacob Finerty Captures Block Press World Record of 175.5 Kilograms (386.6 Pounds)
On June 26, 2022, strongman Jacob Finerty completed a block press of 175.5 kilograms (386.6 pounds) during the 2022 Wrath of the Strongest contest in Sacramento, CA. With this strength mark, Finerty now ... Continue Reading
Check Out Strongman Robert Oberst’s 3 Tips for a Better Deadlift
Throughout his nearly decade-long career as a strongman, Robert Oberst has assuredly picked up many nuggets of knowledge along the way. He likely couldn't have competed for as long as he has if he didn't ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall and Robert Oberst Named Team Captains for the 2022 Giants Live World’s Strongest Nation
On June 24, 2022, the Giants Live organization revealed the complete nine-person rosters for the upcoming World's Strongest Nation competition. That contest — which will feature battles of strength between ... Continue Reading
Strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace (U64KG) Deadlifts Unofficial World Record of 280 Kilograms in Training
On June 21, 2022, strongwoman Rhianon Lovelace shared footage of herself capturing a 280-kilogram (616-pound) deadlift from a conventional stance while wearing a lifting suit, lifting belt, and lifting ... Continue Reading
Strongman Konstantine Janashia Withdraws From 2022 Strongman Classic, Maxime Boudreault Takes His Place
On June 17, 2022, the Giants Live organization revealed that Georgian strongman Konstantine Janashia would be withdrawing from the 2022 Strongman Classic. Fresh off a top-five finish at the 2022 World's ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rauno Heinla Deadlifts 420 Kilograms (926 Pounds) for 4 Reps in Preparation for 2022 World Deadlift Championships
While Rauno Heinla is one of strongman's biggest names, he built much of his career profile on the back of his tremendous deadlift prowess. With the 2022 World Deadlift Championships (WDC) on the horizon ... Continue Reading
Two-Time Reigning World’s Strongest Man Champion Tom Stoltman Helps Raise $18.8 Million During 2022 Soccer Aid
After repeating as World's Strongest Man (WSM) Champion in late May, two-time reigning winner Tom Stoltman (2021-2022) tried his hand at another sport. On June 12, 2022, during the annual Soccer Aid in ... Continue Reading
Strongman Tim Daglish Wins the 2022 England’s Strongest Man U80KG
On June 12, 2022, strongman Tim Daglish won the 2022 England's Strongest Man U80KG, which took place in the Kaos Strength Gym in Preston, UK. Josh Lancaster and Richard Molnar finished in second and ... Continue Reading
2022 Giants Live World Tour Finals Lineup Revealed
On June 7, 2022, the 2022 Giants Live World Tour revealed its 13-person roster. The strongman competition will take place on October 8, 2022, in Glasgow, Scotland. From two-time reigning World's ... Continue Reading
Strongman Mitchell Hooper Announced as Final Addition to 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic Lineup
The Giants Live Strongman Classic only started in 2020, but it is no less competitive. With 11 athletes already confirmed for the 2022 edition on July 9, 2022, at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England, ... Continue Reading
Strongman Rauno Heinla Breaks Silver Dollar Deadlift World Record With Pull of 579.7 Kilograms (1,278 Pounds)
Rauno Heinla is known for his deadlift prowess. The Estonian strongman is one of the few people to have pulled at least 453.6 kilograms (1,000 pounds), which he managed in December 2020. He also possesses ... Continue Reading
Strongman Legend Hafthor Björnsson Has Lost 13 Pounds Since Fight With Eddie Hall, Continues New Athletic Pursuits
It's been two months since Hafthor Björnsson defeated his rival Eddie Hall in the "Heaviest Boxing Match in History." Both men have continued to stray along different paths in their respective retirements ... Continue Reading
Larry Wheels Deadlifts 421.8 Kilograms (930 Pounds) for 3 Reps
It's been almost three years since Larry "Wheels" Williams last competed in a professional strongman competition. Judging from his latest incredible training feat, you'd think he never missed any ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Wins 2022 World’s Strongest Man
Tom Stoltman has won the 2022 World’s Strongest Man, making him the first champion in six years to win back-to-back titles. After five days of competition, the leaderboard had the 2021 champion ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Five Recap and Results
The 2022 WSM contest ends after three more events in the second, and last, day of Finals. Classic strongman events, raw strength, and deep willpower were the highlights of the exciting day. Oleksii ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Four Recap and Results
Three full days of Qualifying rounds and a much-needed rest day have led to Day Four of the 2022 WSM contest and Day One of Finals on Saturday, May 28. The Top 10 competitors are a highly competitive ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Three Recap And Results
After a thrilling, competitive Qualifying Round of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM), there are 10 athletes left standing. Entering Thursday, May 26, 2022, some of the respective top ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Day Two Recap and Results
Amidst ongoing triple-digit temperatures in Sacramento, CA, the competitive heat of the 2022 World's Strongest Man (WSM) continues to charge along. On Day One, the 30-person roster of elite ... Continue Reading
2022 World’s Strongest Man Results and Leaderboard
The 45th annual World’s Strongest Man (WSM) ran from Tuesday, May 24 through Sunday, May 29, with a one-day break between the Qualifying Stage and the Finals. The biggest event in strength sports was held ... Continue Reading
