The 2019 World’s Strongest Man may be preparing to return to competition. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 23, 2023 2019 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Martins Licis had taken time away from competing to focus on business and personal ventures as well as filming his “Strength […]
The legendary strongman earned a big win before retiring. Written by Chris Colucci Last updated on August 21, 2023 The 2023 Shaw Classic, which took place August 19-20 in Loveland, CO, was notable not only because it’s become one of the most prestigious contests in the pro strongman circuit, nor because this year was its […]
The legend looks back at a long run of success. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 17, 2023 Four-time World’s Strongest Man (2011, 2012, 2015-2016) and Shaw Classic promoter Brian Shaw is in the final stages of preparing for his final competitive appearance. The 2023 Shaw Classic, taking place on Aug. 19-20, 2023 […]
He’s in the home stretch of prep for his first strongman contest. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 15, 2023 Powerlifter Jamal Browner is set to make his debut in the world of strongman at the 2023 World Deadlift Championships, which is part of the 2023 Giants Live Strongman World Open on Sept. […]
“T-rex” looks ready to go for the meet in Colorado. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on August 14, 2023 American strongman Evan Singleton is one of the competitors preparing for the 2023 Shaw Classic, slated for Aug. 19-20, 2023 at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland, CO, and based on the looks of his […]
The former World’s Strongest Man will next be seen at the Shaw Classic. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 8, 2023 On August 7, 2023, strongman Tom Stoltman shared an Instagram video of himself capturing a 500-kilogram (1,102.3-pound) 18-inch deadlift during a training session. Stoltman utilized lifting straps and a conventional stance with […]
Hooper was in great position to make a comparison. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 8, 2023 In the current strongman pantheon, a star probably doesn’t shine any brighter than Mitchell Hooper. The Canadian athlete is the reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion and has firmly established his overall dominance atop the sport […]
Shahlaei notched quite the strongman achievement. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 7, 2023 On August 6, 2023, strongman Laurence Shahlaei recorded a 22-foot, four-inch Dinnie Stone Walk during the 2023 Donald Dinnie Day in Potarch Park, Scotland. The mark is a new World Record and surpasses his own previous best of 14 […]
Haack took to his strongman transition quite well. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on August 2, 2023 John Haack already had a reputation for being a prolific powerlifter. The athlete holds the bench press and total World Records in both the 90-kilogram and 100-kilogram weight classes. He also possesses the all-time squat mark in […]
Singleton seems ready to leg press a car. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on July 27, 2023 On July 25, 2023, strongman Evan Singleton shared a video of himself capturing a 612-kilogram (1,350-pound) leg press for 12 reps during a recent training session. Per the caption of his post, Singleton has seen significant progress […]