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Brian Shaw

Brian Shaw

Tom Stoltman WSM Winner 2022

2023 World’s Strongest Man Events Revealed

The 2023 World's Strongest Man (WSM) will take place on Apr. 19-23, 2023, in Myrtle Beach, SC. Less than 12 weeks before the competition actually gets up and rolling, the official slate of strength ... Continue Reading

Brian Shaw Triumphant 2022 Shaw Classic

Brian Shaw Announces the 2023 World’s Strongest Man Will Be His Last

Brian Shaw's legacy is unquestionably secure in the pantheon of strongman greats. The 40-year-old living legend has been professionally carrying yokes and placing Atlas stones onto podiums for the better ... Continue Reading

Strongman Brian Shaw on a leg extension machine.

Strongmen Eddie Hall and Brian Shaw Attempt to Train Legs at a Planet Fitness

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

Strongmen Eddie Hall Brian Shaw shoulder workout in gym

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

Daniel Ryjov 315-pound bench press, 55 reps, October 2022

Watch Daniel Ryjov Demolish a 315-Pound Bench Press for 55 Reps

Months removed from an unfortunate tear of his left triceps tendon in May 2022, Daniel Ryjov is back to doing what he best — notching impressive feats of upper-body strength. On Oct. 10, 2022, Ryjov ... Continue Reading

Trey Mitchell 2022 Shaw Classic Win

2022 Shaw Classic Results — A Successful Defense for Trey Mitchell

Trey Mitchell is the champion of the 2022 Shaw Classic. On Aug. 13-14, 2022, the American strongman successfully made it back-to-back years (2021-22) as the winner of the strength contest.  Joining ... Continue Reading

Tom Stoltman Withdraws 2022 Shaw Classic

Tom Stoltman Withdraws From 2022 Shaw Classic After Trouble With Flight Arrangements

On August 11, 2022, the organizing body of the Shaw Classic announced over Instagram that two-time defending World's Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman would withdraw from this year's edition of the contest. ... Continue Reading

Brian Shaw Lifting a Car Spring 2022

How to Watch the 2022 Shaw Classic

The 2022 Shaw Classic will take place on August 13-14 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, CO. In the third edition of the growing strongman contest, 15 athletes will battle in eight events over two ... Continue Reading

Mitchell Hooper 2,000-pound leg press

Strongman Mitchell Hooper Leg Presses 2,000 Pounds in Prep For the 2022 Shaw Classic

On July 26, 2022, strongman Mitchell Hooper shared footage on his Instagram profile where he performed a 907.2-kilogram (2,000-pound) leg press for eight reps. Per the caption of his post, Hooper says the ... Continue Reading

Brian Shaw 2,000-pound car leg press July 2022

Brian Shaw Leg Presses a 2,000-Pound Car in Prep for the 2022 Shaw Classic

Brian Shaw is one of the most influential figures in strongman today. As a four-time World's Strongest Man (WSM) Champion (2011, 2013, 2015-2016), the organizer of the annual Shaw Classic, and a general ... Continue Reading

Žydrūnas Savickas Shaw Classic 2022

The 2022 Shaw Classic Roster Has Been Confirmed

On July 8, 2022, over Instagram, the Shaw Classic confirmed the 16 athletes that will test their strength and compete at the third iteration of the show. The namesake competition of four-time World's ... Continue Reading

Brian Shaw carrying a sandbag kettle in May 2022

2022 Shaw Classic Events Released

While it's still growing in scope in the strongman sphere, the Shaw Classic already has plenty of notoriety as a noteworthy competition. This year's edition, which will take place at the Budweiser Events ... Continue Reading

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