Strongman: News, Competitions, Training, and Nutrition

Strongman is a sport that could also be termed ‘strength athletics’ especially with how it has evolved from just ‘pure strength’ competition to the modern obstacle-like and more functional/athletic-based strength challenges.

But the athletes are still some of the strongest (and largest) in the world along with powerlifters so they have to be proficient in the main lifts and much more, except for the bench press which is not a Strongman event.

Therefore, training is heavy but also with an endurance and functional fitness component.

Some of the main Strongman events include:

1. Atlas Stones
2. Log clean and press
3. Axle press
4. Deadlift
5. Squat
6. Tire flip
7. Truck pulls
8. Husafell Stone
9. Super yolk
10. Farmer’s walk
11. Loading (sand, kegs, or stones)

So… yeah, it’s not easy being a Strongman or Strongwoman competitor (Strongwoman competition is getting a lot more popular). But that’s why watching these behemoths perform is quite the spectacle which draws more and more people to the sport every single year.

And in this age of technology, many of the top athletes are finally receiving much of the attention that they deserve through social media outlets and they’re just plain fun to watch train and compete. Not to mention, Strongman events are all year long so fans can get a sneak preview for what to possibly expect from the top competitors looking forward.