If you were to track my nutrition through my athletic career, you'd likely see a pretty big series of peaks and valleys. I was a college soccer player, downing everything that could roughly be classified ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Didn’t Break the 100 Meter Rowing Record, But He Came Darn Close
Still fresh off his victory at the 2016 World's Strongest Man (his 4th overall), American strongman Brian Shaw seems to be having some fun with training, hanging out with 2015 CrossFit Games ... Continue Reading
How Top Strongwoman Competitors Are Already Outlifting Some Male Athletes
I had the pleasure of being the live stream broadcaster for a first-ever event this weekend (August 27th-28th); Strongman Corporation’s Strongest Woman in the World. After watching some of the most amazing ... Continue Reading
4 Common Strongman Safety Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
In the last decade, the opportunities to compete in Strongman contests and hybrid events (functional fitness-style events, Highland Games, etc.) has increased at a crazy pace. People love the challenge of ... Continue Reading
The World’s Strongest Man Ends Today. Who’s Got a Shot?
The 2016 Commerce World's Strongest Man competition kicked off in Botswana a week ago, and after Day one, the field of finalists has begun to separate. The 10 athletes* to make it through the qualifying ... Continue Reading
Deadlift Progress Video Shows Pete Rubish’s Max Lifts from 550 to 900+
Pete Rubish is one of our favorite powerlifters to watch on YouTube and Instagram, and while he's got impressive lifts across the board, he's probably best known for his deadlifting prowess. But Rome ... Continue Reading
Hafthor Bjornsson Breaks His Own Keg Toss World Record in Botswana
If someone tells you strongman is all about slow, raw strength, show this video to kindly correct them. While competing at the 2016 World's Strongest Man in Botswana — which runs until August 20th — ... Continue Reading
Faster, Fitter, Stronger: How Sled Pushes and Pulls Will Change Your Strongman Game
Push/pull is a concept that has been a standard in weight training programs for decades. Doing press type work (bench, dips, overhead, etc.) one day and then pulling the next (deadlifts, rows, chins etc.) ... Continue Reading
Bud Jeffries on Getting Your Mind Right to Reach Your Physical Potential
In Part 1 of my interview with powerlifter and strongman Bud Jeffries, we focused mostly on his physical accomplishments. This is a guy who once squatted 1000 pounds and creates workouts with 700lb ... Continue Reading
An Introduction to Programming for Strongman: A 12-Week Plan
Read more about strongman training here. This program is very specific and can be run multiple times, just start over. YOU can’t half-ass this style of training. If you miss days, it does affect ... Continue Reading
From 1000lb Squats to Dumbbell Cartwheels, Bud Jeffries Has Something Figured Out
If you’ve never heard of Bud Jeffries, you need to hear about Bud Jeffries. In his prime, Bud Jeffries has squatted 1000lbs, raw, from the bottom. Bud Jeffries walked a mile in a 300lb weight vest. Bud ... Continue Reading
Is the Fitness Industry About to Go Crazy Over Instagram Stories?
If you thought your favorite strength athletes, coaches, and, uh, influencers (?) were already obsessed with Instagram, it's only just begun. Today, the social media giant — which is owned by social media ... Continue Reading
Want to Try Strongman? Follow These Steps to Be the Best Rookie, Period
So your curiosity is piqued and you want to give strongman training a try, but how? Like anything other sport, you need equipment, guidance and the right attitude. I want to show you how you can find great ... Continue Reading
Who Will Become the Strongest Woman in the World?
On August 27 & 28th, Jacksonville, Florida will host the biggest Women’s Professional Strongman contest ever held. With a guaranteed prize money payout of $10,000 and Reebok sponsoring the event, you ... Continue Reading
A Complete Guide to (Actually Enjoying) Your First Strongman Competition
“I’m pretty sure it’s here. It says on Google Maps; we are right on top of it.” “Yeah, but I don’t see anything.” “Maybe that warehouse right there?” My dad and I are lost and trying to find where I ... Continue Reading
BREAKING: Eddie Hall Makes History, Becomes First Man to Deadlift 500kg
We thought it couldn't be done, Brian Shaw thought it couldn't be done, but now, Englishman Eddie Hall has proved us all wrong by becoming the first man to deadlift 500kg (1,102.3 pounds). Lifting ... Continue Reading
How to Plan Group Training for Strongman (and Why It’s Important for Your Progress)
While not a team sport, every strongman benefits greatly from a group training day. Weekday training is often done under the supervision of a coach or with a committed training partner and Sundays are ... Continue Reading
7 Feats of Strength and Balance That Are As Impressive As They Are Head Scratching
Before we get into this, lets get one unavoidable comment out of the way: aaaaaaaand THIS is why people hate on CrossFit. There. It's done. Let's all move on now, okay? The point of this ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Out of World Deadlift Championships, Will Focus on August’s World’s Strongest Man
In an announcement posted on his YouTube channel (below), strongman competitor Brian Shaw has announced that he will no longer be competing in the upcoming World Deadlift Championships in Leeds, ... Continue Reading
Get Stronger Single-Handedly: Starting with the Strongman Circus Dumbbell
Weightlifters are the kings of the overhead lifts. A lifetime dedicated to moving a barbell from floor to overhead looks effortless through perfect technique and practice. It becomes second nature to the ... Continue Reading
Pro Strongwoman Will Make Its Arnold Debut in 2017
Pro strongwomen are coming to Ohio. Amateur strongwoman events were first introduced at the Arnold Sports Festival in 2015; in 2017, the Festival will host a Pro Strongwoman category for the first time. ... Continue Reading
Brian Shaw Training to Compete Raw at World Deadlift Championships, Challenges Competitors to Same
In a candid YouTube video released on June 12th, American strongman competitor Brian Shaw gives an update on his training, when he and his wife are expecting their first child, and how that could ... Continue Reading
A Massive Amount of Quality Strongman: Watch the Full Arnold Classic Africa
Outside of a handful of events — the Arnold Classic in Ohio, World's Strongest Man, Giants Live, and a scant few others — most major pro strongman competitions can come up short in terms of video coverage ... Continue Reading
Win a Pair of Custom Nike Romaleos from BarBend and StrengthToSpare!
BarBend and artist Josh Peters (@strengthtospare) are teaming up to give away a pair of customized Nike Romaleos to one lucky winner. And anyone age 18 and up can enter to win — for free! Entering to win ... Continue Reading