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Andrea Thompson Log Lift, September 2022

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

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

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Leg Press Versus Squat

Is a Prius anything like a Shelby Cobra Mustang? Sure they’re both cars and have similar parts, but they are nothing alike. The same thing can be said about the leg press when compared to the ... Continue Reading

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