There’s nothing like pulling a military transportation aircraft along a runway. Strongman do it with nothing more than a rope, harness and sheer. Their will to put on a display to an audience takes a huge strain on their bodies. The sport of strongman has always been about making a spectacle of almost inhuman levels […]
There are many strongman competitions in the sporting calendar, but which are the best? With the sport of strongman now more than officially recognized, there are more sports in circulation. Enjoyed by its spectators around the world, it is drawing bigger crowds and gaining more exposure each year. Strongman is considered to be a relatively […]
What shoes do strongman wear? For the massive amounts of weight they lift, having a solid grip to the ground is needed. Some of the famous events like the airplane pulls require great grip from certain shoes. Do you know what shoes Eddie had on when lifting up 500kg in competition? We are going to […]
“On the (fishing) boats in the old days, you had to lift the stone, if you lift a small stone, you get half a share, if you lift a full stone you get a full share, so your physical power was your way to success” – FULLSTERKUR Documentary by Rogue 2018 The land of fire […]
America has produced some of the strongest men that the World’s Strongest Man stage has seen. In this article, we will look at some of the greatest American strongman to grace the sport. The American Strongman Corporation is the main organisation regarding all things strongman west side of the Atlantic. There are a number of […]
The Worlds Strongest Woman AKA United Strongwoman World Championships is a counterpart to Worlds Strongest Man since 1997. There are other competitions out there however is still considered the ultimate title amongst the community. With a history still fresher than that of the Worlds Strongest Men, the competition is still trying to find its feet, […]
A sport not for the feint of heart at times, feats of strength such as dead lifting 500kg does not come without its risks, but fortune favors the bold. Occasionally as with every journey in life you will suffer a setback from time to time, in this sport some are mild, some catastrophic (Atlas stones […]
Scotland can trace their strongman roots all the way back to the highland games. A range of events such as the caber toss and stone put has unearthed many fine strongman talents. With the rise of strongman in recent years, Scotland is becoming more known as one of the top countries. Here is 6 of […]
One of the most important aspects of strongman is recovery. With the amount of stress that is put on the body, most strongman put great focus on their recovery methods. Strongman are known for their sheer size and require different methods that can accompany it. Here are some recovery methods that strongman use. Cold Water […]
In cultures across the globe men have had to prove their rite of passage from boyhood through trial to be considered equal with all responsibilities and rights of their adult peers. Scotland and Iceland are especially notable for so called “manhood” or Clach Cuid Fir stones. The successful lift would earn the initiated rights of […]