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September 2017

Zydrunas Savickas Wins 2017 Giants Live Finals

After 5 grueling events it all came down to the Atlas Stones with just 5.5 points separating the top 6 it was anyones game. Hollands went first and looked strong but his back locked up loading the first stone, Imagine getting used to the new lower bodyweight. His cramps eventually subsided and he walked off …

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2017 Giants Live Finals Yoke Carry Results: Nick best

Right after the Frame Carry  The Athletes have another similar test of speed and strength but this time the weight is up on their back vs holding it in their hands. The implement featured two motorcycles that seemed to be a bit wobbly but it was no issues for the athletes as the times were …

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2017 Giants Live Finals Frame Carry Results Iron Bibby Wins The Event

Robert Oberst comes out and scorches the course in 11.16, Kaz asks if they should raise the weight and Oberst comments “they need to make it lighter for Eddie” Then Nick Best lines up against Terry Hollands and Hollands gets the early jump before Best hits another gear for a time of 10.47 for the …

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2017 World Deadlift Championship Results

400kg/881lbs is a monumental feat in itself but for reps is just absurd, the majority of the field struggled but Janashia and Caron made rep work out of it both getting 5 reps a piece for the joint win. Caron even reported that his luggage was lost and he didn’t have his deadlift suit and …

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Giants Live Finals Log Press Results: Savickas wins, Hall Withdraws With The Flu

The excitement for the first event in the Manchester arena was real and the first event was full of fantastic performances and plot twists, Zydrunas Savickas looked like his old self and won the event of 150kg/330lbs with 8 reps. Eddie Hall struggled with the clean at first and looked a bit sick, he managed two …

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How To Continental Clean

The Continental Clean is a necessary evil to clean heavy weights on an axle which doesn’t rotate like a standard barbell and is thicker in diameter. Watch below for some tips on how to Continental clean.

Giants Live Finals Preview & How To Watch

Strongman News The Giants Live Finals in Manchester, England is just a few hours away, being dubbed “Giants Live: The Official World’s Strongest Man Tour Finals” and will be “World’s Strongest Man-in-a-Day”. Will feature the World Deadlift Championships but it will be reps with 881lbs/400kgs instead of max weight as past years. The event features …

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How To Z Press

The Z Press is an effective exercise to increase your shoulder strength, hip flexors and core. Watch how to do it below.

Brian Shaw England & Wales Tour

4x World’s Strongest Man Brian Shaw will be in the UK for his England & Wales Tour from Friday the 1st to Saturday the 9th of December. Check out the full list of dates and locations below and book now to avoid disappointment!

Strong Talk Podcast 96: Matt Mills

Matt Mills is a 105kg Pro Strongman with a third place finish at America’s Strongest Man. He is now a few weeks out of Strongman Corporation Nationals where he is looking to win his heavyweight pro card. Matt also owns and runs one of the best Strongman gyms in the world Lightning Fitness located in …

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