Robert Oberst competes regularly at the World's Strongest Man competition. He's been a finalist twice and recently competed at the 2019 competition, although he suffered a torn brachialis on day ... Continue Reading
Giants Live at Wembley Results: Kieliszkowski Wins!
Less than one month after the sport of strongman crowned a new World’s Strongest Man, fans were treated to another great event that included moments that will be talked about for a long time to come. The ... Continue Reading
JF Caron Wins Arnold Strongman Canada, Qualifies for 2020 Arnold Strongman Classic
The eyes of many strongman fans was in Wembley Arena, but that wasn’t the only event taking place this weekend. The 2019 Festival Hommes Forts Warwick was highlighted by the Arnold Strongman Canada event ... Continue Reading
Eddie Hall Tears His Bicep While Wrestling for His New TV Show
Professional strongman and 2017's World's Strongest Man Eddie Hall tore his bicep while partaking in a wrestling scene for his upcoming TV show 'Eddie Eats America.' A lot of strongmen have been tearing ... Continue Reading
Watch Martins Licis’ Full Length Documentary About His World’s Strongest Man Win
The first time he competed at the World’s Strongest Man, Martins Licis placed sixth. He would place fourth the next two times he went to the event in 2017 and 2018. This year, having never even reached the ... Continue Reading
Larry “Wheels” Williams Suffers A Torn Biceps Training Atlas Stones
It couldn't have been worse timing for powerlifter turned strongman Larry "Wheels" Williams to suffer a biceps injury. The athlete was gearing up to compete at a prominent strongman event, the Giants Live ... Continue Reading
Bill Kazmaier vs. Magnus ver Magnusson and the Hercules Hold: Who Can Win?
As you may have seen here on BarBend, Bill Kazmaier and Magnus ver Magnusson are both coming out of retirement for a one-time only special challenge at the Giants Live event in Wembley on July 6. Kazmaier ... Continue Reading
Laurence Shahlaei Says 2019 World’s Strongest Man Was Poorly Organized
The 2019 World’s Strongest Man did not go according to plan for British strongman Laurence Shahlaei, who ruptured his Achilles during a heavy yoke on the first day of the events. His wasn’t the only ... Continue Reading
The 2019 World Deadlift Championships Preview
Now that the World’s Strongest Man has come and gone, you might think that strongman goes into an offseason. But the calendar keeps going, and the one of the next events to keep your eyes on will take ... Continue Reading
Watch How Martins Licis Became This Year’s World’s Strongest Man
After one of the most exciting World's Strongest Man competitions to date, Martins Licis rose to the top to be crowned the 2019 World's Strongest Man this past Sunday. Licis, 28 years old, claimed his ... Continue Reading
Breaking News: Martins Licis Wins 2019 World’s Strongest Man
After one of the most exciting, back-and-forth competitions in recent memory, we have a new World's Strongest Man: Martins Licis of the United States. With his victory, Licis becomes one of the few ... Continue Reading
These Are Your Finalists for the 2019 World’s Strongest Man (Day 3 Results)
On the last day of the qualifying events for the World’s Strongest Man, the name of the game was Atlas stones. The event was Last Man Standing: the second and third place finishers from each of the five ... Continue Reading
Laurence Shahlaei and Sigfus Fossdal Both Tear Achilles, Withdraw From World’s Strongest Man
Two Achilles torn, two athletes dropped out. Both Laurence Shahlaei (Great Britain) and Sigfus Fossdal (Iceland) have dropped out of the 2019 World’s Strongest Man event due to injuries sustained on the ... Continue Reading
2019 World’s Strongest Man Day 2 Results
In Bradenton, Florida, the World’s Strongest Man has wrapped Day 2 of its four-day competition and it’s clear that this year’s event is a real nailbiter. After winning last year’s event with a ... Continue Reading
2019 World’s Strongest Man Day 1 Results
The first day of the qualifying rounds for the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition has come to a close, with a few surprises. For those unaware, these first three days of the strongman competition ... Continue Reading
How to Watch the 2019 World’s Strongest Man Competition
The most hotly anticipated strongman competition of the year is upon us: the 2019 World's Strongest Man event will take place in Bradenton, Florida from Thursday, June 13th until Sunday, June 16th. Every ... Continue Reading
Video: Brian Shaw, Robert Oberst Take On Speed Deadlifts Before World’s Strongest Man!
Strongman training and athletes are always good for inspiration or to pump you up before training yourself, but you have to understand that the weights they use may be a little heavier than what you may be ... Continue Reading
Final Lists of Athletes and Events Released for 2019 World’s Strongest Man
Editor's note: This list was amended after Jimmy Paquet dropped out due to a hamstring injury and was replaced by Gerhard van Staden. With just over a week until the event kicks off in Florida on ... Continue Reading
Top Strongman Athletes Share Mindsets Ahead of The 2019 World’s Strongest Man
In just a couple short weeks, the World's Strongest Man will kick off in Bradenton, Florida on June 13th. This year's event runs through June 16th and returns to the United States for the first time since ... Continue Reading
World’s Strongest Man Announces Locations For Events
The World's Strongest Man returns to the United States this year after three years abroad, and next month the event will take off in Bradenton, Florida from June 13th through June 16th. Earlier this ... Continue Reading
Watch Larry “Wheels” Williams Hit a Bench PR of 675lbs
What can't Larry "Wheels" Williams do? The powerlifter-turned-bodybuilder-turned-strongman is a strength athlete of many talents. After earning powerlifting world record totals in the 242-pound weight ... Continue Reading
Pull-Up Challenge: Strongman Brian Shaw Vs. A Navy SEAL
Pull-ups are one of the most challenging bodyweight movements to master, but if you're a four-time winner of the World's Strongest Man, a pull-up challenge is just another day in the life, ... Continue Reading
Martin Tye Deadlifts 505kg For New Seated Deadlift World Record
In March, strongman Martin Tye made headlines and history when he deadlifted 501kg for a seated deadlift world record at the 2019 Arnold Sports Festival. Now, just two months later he's making headlines ... Continue Reading
Strongman Martins Licis Steinborn Squats an Incredible 565 lb World Record
The Steinborn Squat is a lift that is rooted in old-timely strength training goodness. While unconventional in nature, the Steinborn Squat grown in popularity over the last couple years due to the boom of ... Continue Reading