The 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) will be the unofficial start of the major competitive strongperson circuit in the year 2023. With the official respective rosters for the Women and Men already ... Continue Reading
Strongman Evan Singleton Log Lifts 185 Kilograms (407 Pounds) After Biceps Injury
After Evan "T-Rex" Singleton ran through a string of strongmen contests in 2022 — including a podium result at the 2022 Giants Live Strongman Classic — he ran into a rather unfortunate roadblock. In late ... Continue Reading
2023 Arnold Strongman Classic Rosters Revealed
There are some strongperson contests that might have more gravitas to them. Competitions that become forks in the road in stellar careers. One of them is the annual Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC). With the ... Continue Reading
Tom Stoltman Plans to Deadlift 505 Kilograms (1,113.3 Pounds) in 2024
With two straight World's Strongest Man (WSM) titles to his name, Tom Stoltman might be the biggest name in strongman. After winning his second consecutive championship in Sacramento, CA, the Scottish ... Continue Reading
Ivan Makarov Deadlifts 483 Kilograms (1,064.3 Pounds), Puts Himself on Doorstep of History
When all is said and done, strongman Ivan Makarov might be remembered as one of the most prolific deadlifters in strength sports history. As the winner of the Giants Live World Deadlift Championships (WDC) ... Continue Reading
Gabi Dixson Notches the Second-Longest Hercules Hold at 2022 World’s Strongest Nation
Amidst an intriguing team competition like the 2022 Giants Live World's Strongest Nation (WSN), there usually might be a standout performer who shines and takes their strength to the next level. Though ... Continue Reading
Terry Hollands Will Return to Strongman at the 2023 Britain’s Strongest Man
After sustaining an unfortunate injury during the 2021 World's Strongest Man (WSM), longtime strongman Terry Hollands revealed he would retire from professional competition. Around a year and a half later, ... Continue Reading
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
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
