Tag: Strongman
Hafthor Björnsson Shares His 2024 Competition Schedule
The 2018 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Hafthor Björnsson returned to the pro strongman circuit at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) Ohio, placing fourth after a four-year hiatus. Two weeks later, he finished second behind Mitchell Hooper at the 2024 ASC UK. On April 12, 2024, Björnsson published a video on his YouTube channel unveiling his competitive…
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Luke Stoltman Wins 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man
The 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) occurred on April 13, 2024. Twelve of the top strongmen in Europe vied for dominance in front of a sold-out crowd at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, UK. After five grueling events, including the Nicol Stones, Car Walk, Deadlift Ladder, Viking Press, and Atlas Stones, the heat on the stones between Luke Stoltman…
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Learn How to Program for Strength With Laurence Shahlaei and Mitchell Hooper
On April 7, 2024, the reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Mitchell Hooper published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he discusses the intricacies of programming for maximum strength with his strength coach, 2016 Europe’s Strongest Man champion Laurence Shahlaei. Hooper and Shahlaei discuss the following topics: Check out the video below: [Related: Martins Licis and Mateusz…
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The 2024 World’s Strongest Man Events Revealed
The 2024 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) contest is scheduled for May 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, SC. While several athletes on the roster remain outstanding, including two replacements for the recent withdrawals of Mateusz Kieliszkowski and Martins Licis, many WSM champions and WSM podium finishers will clash on the sandy beach under a hot sun. Mitchell Hooper will…
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What Is Hysterical Strength? Mitchell Hooper Breaks Down Sports Psychology
The reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper published a video on his YouTube channel wherein he interviewed executive coach Ken Smithmier to discuss sports psychology and explore how it can improve athletic performance. Hooper also explores the concept of hysterical strength, which refers to instances of people exhibiting extraordinary feats of…
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Mateusz Kieliszkowski Withdraws from 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man Citing Achilles Injury
Polish strongman Mateusz Kieliszkowski’s return to competition has hit a bump. He was scheduled to compete at the 2024 Europe’s Strongest Man event in Leeds, UK, on April 13, 2024, but it seems that will not come to pass. Kieliszkowski announced on his Instagram page on April 1, 2024, that he had withdrawn from the contest due to an injury to…
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Mitchell Hooper and Dr. Mike Israetel Dissect Training for Size Versus Strength
On March 28, 2024, the reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) and Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) champion Mitchell Hooper published a video on his YouTube channel featuring an interview with exercise scientist Dr. Mike Israetel. Together, they explain the science behind building muscle and strength and explore the optimal training approaches for bodybuilders and strongman athletes. Mike Israetel’s Three…
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1047 Pound Squat DOUBLE! (And Nick Walker Is Back) — Strength Weekly 3/29
Strength Weekly is bringing you all the news from around the barbell game. This week, we’re covering: Here’s our run of show: 00:57 Run of show 02:13 Zahir Khudayarov’s massive squat 06:18 Nick Walker back to leg training 11:19 HYROX Houston brings a surprise 17:15 Russel Orhii’s unofficial world record Follow David Thomas Tao and Phil Blechman on Instagram.
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The 2024 Rogue Invitational Will Feature Debut of Strongwoman Competition
The 2024 Rogue Invitational will have many firsts for the CrossFit and Strongman competition. The 2024 edition will occur at P&J Live in Aberdeen, Scotland, on Nov. 8-10, 2024 — the first time the contest is held outside the United States. Additionally, the 2024 Rogue Invitational will introduce Strongwoman competition for the first time in the competition’s history….
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Hadi Choopan Wins Again, Mattie Rogers Out of Olympic Contention — Strength Weekly 3/22
Strength weekly is bringing you everything you need to know from around the barbell game! This week, we’re covering: Here’s the run of show: 00:00 Intro00:56 Run of show02:21 Arnold Classic UK07:27 Mattie Rogers withdraws from Olympic contention11:30 Victoria Long retires15:24 Mitchell Hooper talks ideal body composition for strength sports Follow David Thomas Tao and Phil Blechman on Instagram.
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