Tag: Strongman
Eddie Hall Crushes Surprise Pro Wrestling Debut
English Strongman icon Eddie Hall is renowned for his freakish strength. Following his retirement from strongman competition, he became well-known in the fitness community for his athletic abilities. In a recent video uploaded on his YouTube channel, Hall surprised his son and fans by making his pro wrestling debut at Megaslam in the UK.
Eddie Hall first rose to prominence for his incredible feats of strength in the 2010s. He made a name for himself dominating the regional UK circuit, winning several UK’s Strongest Man, Britain’s Strongest Man, and England’s Strongest Man, from 2010 to 2018. Hall qualified for the World’s Strongest Man contest for the first time in 2012. He secured the coveted title at the 2017 WSM by beating fellow legends Hafthor Bjornsson and Brian Shaw. In July 2016, Hall created history by becoming the first athlete to score an insane 500-kg (1,102-pound) conventional deadlift.
Since stepping away from Strongman, Hall tested out an array of different sports. He clashed with Bjornsson in the boxing ring to settle their heated rivalry in March 2022. The 6’2” behemoth lost a considerable amount of weight to prepare for the showdown but eventually lost by unanimous decision.
Hall set his sights on bodybuilding after witnessing the likes of former two-time champion Mamdouh ‘Big Ramy’ Elssbiay and four-time Classic Physique king Chris Bumstead at the 2022 Mr. Olympia. Their performances inspired him to make a splash in competitive bodybuilding.
‘The Beast’ took guidance from IFBB Pro Jamie Christian-Johal, who stands at a massive 6’5″, for a brutal back workout in preparation for his switch to bodybuilding. Then, he enlisted the help of legendary bodybuilder Jay Cutler, a four-time Mr. Olympia, to learn his techniques for developing a wide and thick back.
Powerlifting sensation Larry Wheels is another fitness personality looking to make his move to bodybuilding in the Classic Physique division. Considering their common goal, Hall and Wheels trained together to refine their shoulder development.
Eddie Hall took advantage of a collaborative workout session with seven-time Men’s 212 division Flex Lewis to learn more about training arms and left the fans in awe with an impressive physique update. Then, Hall focused on his posing abilities under professional bodybuilding posing coach Emma Heineman while gearing up for his debut.
Eddie Hall Crushes Surprise Pro Wrestling Debut
In a recent YouTube video, Eddie Hall surprised his son and the fans by making his pro wrestling debut at Megaslam in the UK.
Hall participated in the Royal Rumble and came out on top of the contest. He left the fans stunned by smashing his opponents inside the ring and living up to a heel character. He was held by a wrestler at one point but managed to push his way out of it.
Eddie Hall got the opportunity to be featured in the upcoming Expendables 4. He was seen in the trailer being launched over the bar by legendary filmmaker Sylvester Stallone.
Hall gave fans a look into his preparations with a ‘round pecs’ physique update ahead of his bodybuilding debut. He followed that up by showing off his much leaner physique in another update where he tipped the scales at 385 pounds. He also indicated plans to start his cutting phase in a few weeks.
RELATED: Eddie Hall Reacts to Hilarious Gym Fails: ‘Nearly Crushed Her Head & Died’
The latest update goes to show Hall’s openness to trying out different disciplines. Fans look forward to seeing him hit a bodybuilding stage soon.
You can watch the full video below.
Published: 1 August, 2023 | 4:50 PM EDT
Strongwoman Inez Carrasquillo Locks Out 550-lb (249.5-kg) Deadlift PR In Training
The Strongwoman sport is thriving like never before, thanks to the incredible talent and skill displayed by numerous awe-inspiring women. It is impossible to pick out a single greatest Strongwoman currently, but Inez Carrasquillo is definitely in contention for that title. This athlete competing under the flag of Costa Rica sits at or near the top of leaderboards for all events, making her one of the most complete athletes overall. However, Inez obviously has something big in the woodwork since she has just revealed a new personal record in an event which is not usually the greatest for her — the deadlift. During a recent training session, Inez loaded 550 pounds (249.5 kilograms) and deadlifted it successfully for a new PR.
Inez Carrasquillo has long waited for this deadlift PR, as her previous one came around three years ago, as per her Instagram story. It was also 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms) lighter than her new PR, meaning that her performance has improved significantly.
Inez Carrasquillo set her new 550-pound (249.5-kilogram) deadlift PR with a conventional stance. Moreover, she only used a lifting belt and lifting straps. For reference, her greatest lift with a deadlift suit is 580 pounds (263 kilograms).
Watch the deadlift here:
Related: Strongwoman Inez Carrasquillo Sets A 315 lbs (142.9 kg) Unofficial Log Clean & Press World Record
Although she just set a new deadlift PR, Inez Carrasquillo’s greatest strength is her pressing power. She displayed this when she competed in and won the 2023 Rainier Classic. One of the events there was the Max Log Lift which is where she set a new World Record of 145.8 kilograms (321.4 pounds). With that lift, Inez absolutely demolished the previous record, outperforming it by over 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms).
Although Inez Carrasquillo just set a new PR, she already possessed incredible deadlift power from her powerlifting days. However, she did not spend too much time in powerlifting, leaving the sport after taking part in three sanctioned competitions, and winning all of them.
When Inez Carrasquillo moved to Strongwoman, she found inspiration in the 2x World’s Strongest Man, Tom Stoltman. Both Inez and Tom are Autistic, and witnessing Tom’s achievements in the sport-inspired Inez to strive for the same level of success.
Inez Carrasquillo has already achieved incredible things in the sport, having won the 2022 Arnold Amateur Strongwoman World Championships, the 2022 Beerstone, 2022 & 2023 Rainier Classics, and more. She also placed third at the 2022 World’s Strongest Woman competition.
Related: Strongwoman Inez Carrasquillo Hits Front Squat PR of 350 Lbs (158.8 kg) + 60 Lbs (27.2 kg) In Chains
It’s not yet clear how many competitions Inez Carrasquillo will participate in for the rest of the year. However, she has already been confirmed as a member of Team USA for the 2023 World’s Strongest Nation competition. However, Inez is also set to make an appearance at the 2023 World’s Strongest Woman competition, hoping to improve her placing from last year.
Published: 1 August, 2023 | 10:04 AM EDT
Strongwoman Victoria Long Deadlifts 297-kg (654.8-lb) at 2023 Kaos Classic Record Breakers
Victoria Long is a name that pops up in every debate about who the strongest woman alive is. She has earned this status through numerous mind-blowing feats of strength and prestigious titles that she has claimed. While every event is solid for Victoria, she still has her favorites, and one of those is the deadlift. Even to such an extent that she almost broke the World Record at the 2023 Kaos Classic Record Breakers. However, she fell 3 kilograms (6.6 pounds) short, managing to lock out 297 kilograms (654.8 pounds) on her heaviest successful attempt.
Victoria Long attended the 2023 Kaos Classic for the sole purpose of attempting to break the World Record, which is currently held by Lucy Underdown. Lucy set the record in 2021 by locking out 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds). Unfortunately for Victoria, she was not able to claim the record for herself.
Victoria Long made her 297-kilogram (654.8-pound) deadlift look extremely easy. In turn, everyone thought that she would set a new World Record. To be fair, Victoria probably would have set the new record had she chosen to break it by a small increment. However, she opted for a massive jump to 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms), which would demolish Lucy’s record. Unfortunately, while trying to pull the weight off the floor, Victoria suffered a hamstring injury. She has not revealed the severity of it, but this injury will definitely set her back a bit.
Watch Victoria Long’s 297-kg (654.8-lb) deadlift here:
Related: 2022 Arnold Pro Strongwoman Results – Victoria Long Wins
It is not clear how the hamstring injury will impact Victoria Long’s future, or when she will be able to compete. She won the 2022 Shaw Classic Open for women. So, she was expected to come back and attempt to defend her title. With the competition set to take place on August 19-20, in Loveland, Colorado, it all depends on how serious Victoria’s injury is.
The Shaw Classic is not the only major title that Victoria Long has under her name, as she has in fact won the past five consecutive competitions in which she took part. Those include two Arnold Strongwoman Classics and two America’s Strongest Woman competitions.
During the 2023 Arnold Strongwoman Classic, Victoria Long also managed to set a new 651-pound (295.3-kilogram) Elephant Bar Deadlift World Record. So that is another proof of how impressive Victoria is at this event.
Related: Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Locks Out 310-kg (683.4-lb) Unofficial Deadlift World Record & PR
By the time Victoria Long comes back from her injury, the World Record mark could be pushed back further by Lucy Underdown, who also aims to lock out 700 pounds (317.5 kilograms). Regardless, Victoria proved that she will fiercely fight for the World Record. The healthy rivalry between these two incredible women will also bring enjoyment to the fans and move the sport of Strongwoman in the right direction.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 3:57 PM EDT
Powerlifter John Haack (U90KG) Takes Bronze In His Strongman Debut at 2023 Kaos Classic
John Haack is regarded as potentially the greatest pound-for-pound powerlifter in history, since he set multiple World Records. John is incredibly strong, but he decided to test his skills in Strongman, which involves a bit more unconventional events. After some training, John took part in the 2023 U90KG Kaos Classic, which took place on July 23rd, in the UK. Despite it being his Strongman debut, John managed to finish in third place, which is beyond impressive.
2023 Kaos Classic Point Standings
Dan Benson – 117.5 points
Nick O’Hare – 102 points
John Haack – 102 points
Benjamin Donin – 100 points
Jim Mitchell – 98.5 points
Mike Deli – 98 points
Tyler Davis – 91 points
CJ Krause – 89 points
Leigh Shaw -87.5 points
Tyler Young – 83 points
John Haack’s Performance
The lineup for the 2023 U90KG Kaos Classic was huge, having featured 23 athletes. So, John Haack managed to outperform 20 of his rivals. In fact, he almost finished in second place, but John and Nick O’Hare had the same points in the end. Unfortunately, John lost the tie-breaker and dropped down to third place.
Event One — Max Log Press
The first event of the competition was the Log Press for max weight. John Haack managed to lock out 130 kilograms (286.6 pounds) and tie for 11th place. The Log Press is a very technical event. So, Haack’s adaptation to it in a short time is praiseworthy.
Related: Powerlifter John Haack Cracks 415-kg (914.9-lb) Raw Deadlift PR Ahead of 2023 Ghost Clash
Event Two — Axle Deadlift
The second event was more up John Haack’s alley, as the deadlift is one of the three events in powerlifting as well. So, with the task being to perform as many reps with 290 kilograms (639.3 pounds), John managed to finish second. His final score was 10 repetitions, just one less than the winner of the event, Dan Benson.
However, Dan Benson and other athletes put on a deadlift suit for this event, while John Haack completed it with just a lifting belt and lifting straps.
Related: Powerlifter John Haack Cruises Through a Humongous 275-kg (606-lb) Raw Bench Press PR
Event Three — Husafell Distance
The third event tasked the athletes with picking up and carrying a 150-kilogram (330.7-pound) Sandbag Husafell and carrying it for max distance. John was surprisingly good in this event, finishing in third place with a distance of 65.90 meters.
Event Four — Farmer’s Carry
For the fourth event, the athletes had to pick up a 135-kilogram (297.6-pound) Farmer’s Carry implement in each hand and carry it for three lengths of 10 meters as quickly as possible. John Haack’s grip strength from raw deadlifts transferred well to this event, securing him a fourth-place finish with a time of 27.09 seconds.
Event Five — Yoke Into Sandbag Load
The fifth event was devastating for John Haack since he finished in 15th place and lost a lot of points. He was able to complete the 340-kilogram Yoke carry and one of the 120-kilogram Sandbag loads in a time of 21.26 seconds. Had he performed better in this event, John would have had a legitimate chance at winning the competition.
Event Six — Power Stairs
The final event of the competition was the Power Stairs, and John Haack spent some time preparing for them in training. So, it is no surprise that he won the event and took max points. In fact, it only took him 27.92 seconds to carry 160-kg / 170-kg / 180-kg implements up a flight of three stairs.
However, he then had to perform a Husafell Hold tiebreaker for second place against Nick O’Hare, but lost as he was the first man to drop the implement.
Related: Elite Powerlifter and Bodybuilder Hunter Henderson Wins Her Debut Strongwoman Competition
John Haack Powerlifting Competition History
Personal Bests
Equip
Squat
Bench
Deadlift
Total
Dots
Raw
782.6
600.8
782.6
2270.8
661.52
Wraps
722
446.4
722
1885
579.97
Competition Results
Place
Fed
Date
Competition
Division
Total
Dots
1
WRPF
2023-02-18
The Ghost Clash 2
Pro Open
2226.7
643.28
Location
USA-FL
Competition
The Ghost Clash 2
Division
Pro Open
Age
30
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
204.6
Squat
705.5
749.6
782.6
782.6
Bench
523.6
562.2
-595.2
562.2
Deadlift
826.7
881.8
-909.4
881.8
GLP
132.27
1
USPA
2022-09-24
Pro Raw Championships
Open
2270.8
646.87
Location
USA-MO
Competition
Pro Raw Championships
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
210.8
Squat
700
744.1
766.1
766.1
Bench
529.1
567.7
600.8
600.8
Deadlift
826.7
-870.8
903.9
903.9
GLP
132.95
1
WRPF
2022-07-29
American Pro
Open
2254.2
661.52
Location
USA-VA
Competition
American Pro
Division
Open
Age
29
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
198.2
Squat
716.5
760.6
-805.8
760.6
Bench
523.6
562.2
589.7
589.7
Deadlift
815.7
870.8
903.9
903.9
GLP
136.01
1
USPA
2022-01-15
Hybrid Showdown 4
Open
2182.6
630.87
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown 4
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
220.5
Weight
204.4
Squat
683.4
733
-755.1
733
Bench
523.6
562.2
589.7
589.7
Deadlift
-826.7
859.8
-903.9
859.8
GLP
129.72
1
WRPF
2021-09-25
The Bucked Up Showdown
Open
2216.7
651.99
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Bucked Up Showdown
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
197.3
Squat
711
749.6
-766.1
749.6
Bench
518.1
551.2
579.8
579.8
Deadlift
804.7
848.8
887.4
887.4
GLP
134.04
2
WRPF
2021-04-24
Kern US Open
Open
2138.5
627.2
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
198.4
Squat
666.9
711
744.1
744.1
Bench
512.6
556.7
578.7
578.7
Deadlift
815.7
-881.8
-881.8
815.7
GLP
128.95
1
WRPF
2021-02-20
Hybrid Showdown III
Open
2133
625.94
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Showdown III
Division
Open
Age
28
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
198.2
Squat
661.4
705.5
727.5
727.5
Bench
501.6
551.2
573.2
573.2
Deadlift
760.6
832.2
-883
832.2
GLP
128.69
1
WRPF
2020-09-26
The Showdown
Open
2066.8
607.55
Location
USA-MO
Competition
The Showdown
Division
Open
Age
27
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
197.5
Squat
655.9
-705.5
-722
655.9
Bench
496
534.6
562.2
562.2
Deadlift
749.6
804.7
848.8
848.8
GLP
124.91
1
USPA
2020-01-18
Metroflex Powermania
Open
2055.8
603.97
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Metroflex Powermania
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
198.4
Weight
197.8
Squat
-633.8
683.4
722
722
Bench
468.5
496
523.6
523.6
Deadlift
727.5
793.7
810.2
810.2
GLP
124.17
1
USPA
2019-08-03
The Tribute
Open
2000.7
615.16
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
688.9
Bench
512.6
Deadlift
799.2
GLP
126.08
1
USPA
2019-04-20
Razors Barbell Mayhem
Open
1962.1
602.88
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Razors Barbell Mayhem
Division
Open
Age
26
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.9
Squat
677.9
Bench
501.6
Deadlift
782.6
GLP
123.58
1
USA-UA
2018-12-15
Hybrid Deadlift Invitational
Open
771.6
237.25
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Hybrid Deadlift Invitational
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Deadlift
771.6
1
USPA
2018-12-15
Florida SLG Series Presents Hybrid Performance Method
Open
1929
593.13
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Florida SLG Series Presents Hybrid Performance Method
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
666.9
Bench
496
Deadlift
766.1
GLP
121.57
1
USPA
2018-08-25
The Tribute
Open
1818.8
560.01
Location
USA-TX
Competition
The Tribute
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.2
Squat
589.7
Bench
490.5
Deadlift
738.5
GLP
114.76
DQ
USPA
2018-05-12
Kern US Open
Open
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Kern US Open
Division
Open
Age
25
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.4
1
WRPF
2017-08-25
Boss of Bosses 4
Pro MR-O
1736.1
534.55
Location
USA-CA
Competition
Boss of Bosses 4
Division
Pro MR-O
Age
24
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.2
Squat
606.3
606.3
Bench
402.3
402.3
Deadlift
661.4
700
727.5
727.5
GLP
109.55
2
USPA
2017-04-15
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
LW
1885
579.97
Location
USA-CA
Competition
CETC US Open Powerlifting Championships
Division
LW
Age
24
Equipment
Wraps
Class
181.9
Weight
181.4
Squat
722
Bench
446.4
Deadlift
716.5
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1785.7
547.19
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
182.8
Squat
611.8
-639.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
407.9
429.9
-446.4
429.9
Deadlift
661.4
694.5
-716.5
694.5
GLP
112.19
1
USAPL
2016-10-13
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1785.7
547.19
Location
USA-GA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
182.8
Squat
611.8
-639.3
661.4
661.4
Bench
407.9
429.9
-446.4
429.9
Deadlift
661.4
694.5
-716.5
694.5
GLP
112.19
1
IPF
2016-06-19
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Open
1792.4
549.59
Location
USA-TX
Competition
World Classic Powerlifting Championships
Division
Open
Age
23
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
182.5
Squat
595.2
628.3
657
657
Bench
407.9
429.9
440.9
440.9
Deadlift
644.9
683.4
694.5
694.5
GLP
112.68
1
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-O
1736.1
533.81
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.7
Squat
545.6
578.7
600.8
600.8
Bench
402.3
418.9
429.9
429.9
Deadlift
633.8
677.9
705.5
705.5
GLP
109.41
1
USAPL
2015-10-15
Raw Nationals
MR-Jr
1736.1
533.81
Location
USA-PA
Competition
Raw Nationals
Division
MR-Jr
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
181.7
Squat
545.6
578.7
600.8
600.8
Bench
402.3
418.9
429.9
429.9
Deadlift
633.8
677.9
705.5
705.5
GLP
109.41
1
USAPL
2015-06-13
Badger Open
MR-O
1648
509.17
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Badger Open
Division
MR-O
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
183
Weight
180.1
Squat
551.2
584.2
-600.8
584.2
Bench
-385.8
385.8
-424.4
385.8
Deadlift
650.4
677.9
-688.9
677.9
GLP
104.3
1
RUPC
2015-02-07
Raw Unity VIII
M-MW
1708.6
529.81
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VIII
Division
M-MW
Age
22
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
179
Squat
562.2
606.3
-617.3
606.3
Bench
-396.8
402.3
-429.9
402.3
Deadlift
661.4
700
-705.5
700
GLP
108.49
1
UPA
2014-07-19
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
MJR-AD
1708.6
525.34
Location
USA-IA
Competition
Iron Battle on the Mississippi
Division
MJR-AD
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.7
Squat
551.2
589.7
611.8
611.8
Bench
369.3
407.9
418.9
418.9
Deadlift
628.3
677.9
-705.5
677.9
GLP
107.67
2
RUPC
2014-02-07
Raw Unity VII
M-LW
1620.4
497.88
Location
USA-FL
Competition
Raw Unity VII
Division
M-LW
Age
21
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
181.9
Squat
512.6
567.7
589.7
589.7
Bench
-352.7
369.3
-385.8
369.3
Deadlift
600.8
661.4
-705.5
661.4
GLP
102.05
1
USAPL
2013-06-15
Badger Open
MR-O
1482.6
460.36
Location
USA-WI
Competition
Badger Open
Division
MR-O
Age
20
Equipment
Raw
Class
181.9
Weight
178.6
Squat
-485
507.1
540.1
540.1
Bench
297.6
325.2
-341.7
325.2
Deadlift
556.7
589.7
617.3
617.3
GLP
94.25
Data Source: Open Powerlifting. Last Updated: April 12, 2023
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It is not clear if John Haack plans on continuing his journey in Strongman, but he definitely has loads of talent for it. Powerlifting, however, remains his first love and he is also the undisputed champion of his weight class. There are numerous possibilities, so it remains to be seen what John thinks is best for him.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 11:26 AM EDT
Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Locks Out 310-kg (683.4-lb) Unofficial Deadlift World Record & PR
Lucy Underdown is on a streak of hitting new personal records in training, and it doesn’t seem like she will stop any time soon. As everyone knows, Lucy’s greatest strength is her deadlift, but she has now taken it to a whole new level. She was already capable of playing around with the current World Record weight beforehand, but has now revealed what her current one rep deadlift max is. Moreover, she posted a video of her brand new 310-kilogram (683.4-pound) deadlift PR on Instagram.
Since Lucy Underdown holds the current World Record of 300 kilograms (661.4 pounds), it means that her new PR is also an Unofficial World Record. However, considering how incredibly heavy this lift is, Lucy made it look easier than expected. Moreover, she only used a lifting belt and lifting straps to unofficially break the World Record by 10 kilograms (22 pounds).
Lucy Underdown captioned the video with two questions. “How much more can I Pull?” and “Will I get 700lbs +?”. So, she is obviously not satisfied enough with this lift and hopes to lift even more. Lucy has also confirmed in one comment that she will be attempting to break the record in a Raw Strongman fashion. This means that she will not put on a deadlift suit for her official attempt, but will use lifting straps.
Watch Lucy Underdown’s video here:
Related: Strongwoman Lucy Underdown Crushes 280-kg (617.3-lb) Deadlift Four-Rep PR In Training
Lucy Underdown received an invite to the 2023 Giants Live World Deadlift Championships, which will take place on September 2nd, in Cardiff, Wales. She accepted and will be the only woman to take part in this competition alongside 15 men. Judging by her new deadlift PR, Lucy should crush the World Record, assuming that she remains injury free, which will hopefully be the case.
Only one other Strongwoman has shown deadlift prowess close to Lucy Underdown. That woman is Victoria Long, who deadlifted 297 kilograms (654.8 pounds) with ease just a few days ago at the 2023 Khaos Classic. However, Victoria then jumped straight to 700 pounds and injured her hamstring. So, Lucy is now aiming to set the World Record bar even higher, making it practically untouchable for almost anyone.
Lucy Underdown also set a 305-kilogram (672.4-pound) Deadlift World Record on a Kratos Barbell at the 2023 UK’s Strongest Woman competition. She took part in the full contest as well, losing the title in the final event to Rebecca Roberts. However, she already has some other titles to her name, having won Arnold’s UK Strongwoman Pro and England’s Strongest Woman competitions in 2022.
Related: Lucy Underdown Pulls a 302.5-kg (667-lb) Unofficial Strongwoman Deadlift World Record in Training
Lucy Underdown has not been solely focusing on the deadlifts in training. Instead, she has been getting stronger overall, which is clear from the fact that she set a new 120-kilogram (264.6-pound) Log Lift PR just two days ago. So, she could very well become the World’s Strongest Woman very soon or claim some other prestigious titles.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 9:25 AM EDT
2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman Lineup Revealed
Despite being a fairly new competition, the Rogue Invitational Strongman has grown into one of the greatest shows of the year. This will be its third year of existence, and, to the happiness of many fans, it is continuing to get better. The 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman will take place from October 27-29, in the greater Austin, Texas area at Dell Diamond. Similar to last year, this competition will feature a lineup of ten elite Strongman athletes, with all of them now revealed through Rogue Invitational’s Instagram account.
The 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman will consist of the three most recent World’s Strongest Man champions. Moreover, an additional three finalists from the 2023 WSM will be competing and aiming to become the third Rogue Invitational champion. Martins Licis (2021) and Oleksii Novikov (2022), respectively, won the first two editions. Oleksii is now coming back to defend his title, while Martins won’t be taking part this year since he has taken a break from competing in the majority of competitions.
2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman Lineup
Related: 2023 OSG Masters 40+ Insane Lineup Revealed — Who Will Be The World’s Strongest Master?
Lineup Overview
Oleksii Novikov is once again one of the favorites for the title of the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman since he is one of the biggest names in the sport. He is mostly known for being the 2020 WSM and 2022 Europe’s Strongest Man. However, he has been a threat in any competition he appeared in. This includes the 2023 WSM contest, despite the fact that Oleksii was struggling with an elbow injury.
On the other hand, many consider Mitchell Hooper to be the biggest favorite for the title, having already claimed two of the biggest titles in Strongman this year. He first won the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic and then came out on top at the 2023 WSM. He now hopes to claim the title at the 2023 Shaw Classic and then claim gold at the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman.
Rounding up the top three picks for the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman is Tom Stoltman. Boasting two WSM titles (2022 & 2021), “The Albatross” competed twice this year and both times finished in second place. However, with some more luck, Tom could easily win the Rogue Invitational.
Related: Brian Shaw Crushes 200-lb (91-kg) Dumbbell Bench Press for 5 Reps in Prep for Final Strongman Show
While anyone remaining in the lineup could pull off a surprise, there are two men who are the most likely to do it. The first one is Trey Mitchell, the 2x Shaw Classic champion and 2023 North America’s Strongest Man.
Evan Singleton could also make an upset, having already beaten the likes of Hooper and Tom Stoltman at the recent 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic. In addition, Evan is currently riding the momentum of his greatest year in the sport yet, having taken fifth place at the 2023 WSM.
Pavlo Nakonechnyy and Mateusz Kieliszkowski are regarded as some of the top talents in Strongman, meaning that they are capable of achieving anything. However, both men have been struggling with injuries. So it remains to be seen if they recover completely by the time the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman begins.
Related: 2023 World’s Strongest Nation Lineups Revealed
The lineup for the 2023 Rogue Invitational Strongman is incredible, as it features ten of the strongest, mentally endurable, athletes. They will also be battling for an increased money prize this year, with the winner of the competition set to receive in excess of $130,000. So, there is no doubt at all that each of the ten men will leave everything they have on the competition floor.
Published: 28 July, 2023 | 9:11 AM EDT
2023 America’s Strongest Man (U105KG) & Woman (U82KG) Results
The 2023 America’s Strongest Man (U105KG) & Woman (U82KG) competition took place on July 22nd at the Tinley Park Convention Center, in Illinois. It consisted of five events, with 12 men and six women competing for the title of America’s Strongest in their respective divisions.
In the end, Jeffrey Lee was crowned as the men’s U105KG American champion after a very tight battle with Zack McCarley. On the other hand, Erin Murray won the women’s division with a bit more comfort than Lee, but she still had to push until the very end so none of her rivals overtook her.
Another factor proving just how versatile the U105KG weight class is in American Strongman is that this year’s roster was almost completely different from last year’s one. The only man who competed last year and came back this year was Michael Congdon. So, all 12 other men did not take part in the 2022 edition of this show.
2023 America’s Strongest Man U105KG Leaderboards
Jeffrey Lee — 57 points
Zack McCarley — 55 points
Nick Hein — 43 points
Brandon Burley — 39 points
Justin Loy — 39 points
Alec Soukup — 38 points
Dan Hughes — 34 points
Matt Moeller — 32 points
Kevin Candito — 30 points
Michael Congdon — 28 points
Bill Kendall — 26.5 points
Jon Parker — 26 points
Johnny Wasiczko — 7.5 points
2023 America’s Strongest Woman U82KG Leaderboards
Erin Murray — 30 points
Jessica Mitchell — 26.5 points
Erin Walklet — 23 points
Katie Gutwald — 22.5 points
Cassandra Moore — 18 points
Rachael Peterson — 13 points
Jamie Schamma — 5 points
Related: 2023 North America’s Strongest Man Results — Trey Mitchell Wins
Event Recap
Both the U105KG Men and the U82KG Women took part in the same five events. The only difference between these two categories was the weight of the implements.
Event 1: Press Ladder
The first event of the 2023 America’s Strongest Man (U105KG) & Woman (U82KG) was an Overhead Press Ladder. The athletes encountered five implements, some being Axle Presses and others Log Lifts. Each implement got substantially heavier than the previous one. So, the goal was to overhead press as many implements as possible, as quickly as possible.
Weights:
U105KG: 270-lb, 290-lb, 310-lb, 330-lb, 350-lb
U82KG: 170-lb, 185-lb, 200-lb, 215-lb, 230-lb
Men
Zack McCarley — 5 in 59.13 seconds
Nick Hein — 4 in 32.97 seconds
Jeffrey Lee — 3 in 21.28 seconds
Justin Loy — 3 in 23.21 seconds
Brandon Burley — 3 in 25.9 seconds
Dan Hughes — 3 in 26.28 seconds
Alec Soukup — 3 in 27.81 seconds
Matt Moeller — 3 in 30.09 seconds
Michael Congdon — 3 in 32.01 seconds
Kevin Candito — 3 in 38.87 seconds
Jon Parker — 3 in 48.89 seconds
Bill Kendall — 1 in 6.09 seconds
Johnny Wasiczko — 1 in 14.02 seconds
Women
Jessica Mitchell — 5 in 49.87 seconds
Erin Murray — 4 in 38.35 seconds
Cassandra Moore — 4 in 42.44 seconds
Erin Walklet — 3 in 30.09 seconds
Rachael Peterson — 1 in 7.4 seconds
Katie Gutwald — 1 in 8.9 seconds
Jamie Schamma — 1 in 9.31 seconds
Event 2: Max Farmer’s Carry
Similar to the first event, in the second event of 2023 America’s Strongest Man (U105KG) & Woman (U82KG) featured multiple implements that got progressively heavier. They had to complete 30 feet with each implement in order to progress to the heavier one. In the end, the goal was to reach the heaviest possible Farmer’s Carry implement.
No skipping of weight was allowed, so a strict rule was that an athlete MUST complete the full distance with the lighter implements first.
Weights:
U105KG: 260-lb, 300-lb, 340-lb, 370-lb, 400-lb, 430-lb, 450-lb
U82KG: 180-lb, 210-lb, 240-lb, 270-lb, 300-lb, 320-lb, 340-lb
Men
Jeffrey Lee — 430 lbs – 26ft 5in
Dan Hughes — 430 lbs – 15ft 8in
Zack McCarley — 430 lbs – 10ft 0in
Kevin Candito — 430 lbs – 7ft 11in
Alec Soukup — 400 lbs – 29ft 4in
Brandon Burley — 400 lbs – 21ft 10in
Bill Kendall — 400 lbs – 19ft 8in
Justin Loy — 400 lbs – 18ft 11in
Michael Congdon — 400 lbs – 9ft 8in
Jon Parker — 400 lbs – 6ft 0in
Matt Moeller — 370 lbs – 30ft 0in
Nick Hein — 370 lbs – 11ft 8in
Johnny Wasiczko — 340 lbs – 18ft 6in
Women
Katie Gutwald — 300 lbs – 30ft 0in
Erin Murray — 300 lbs – 16ft 8in
Cassandra Moore — 300 lbs – 7ft 7in
Erin Walklet — 270 lbs – 30ft 0in
Rachael Peterson — 270 lbs – 30ft 0in
Jamie Schamma — 270 lbs – 30ft 0in
Jessica Mitchell — 270 lbs – 29ft 0in
Event 3: Conan’s Wheel
The third event of the competition was Conan’s Wheel, a well-known test of strength and endurance in Strongman and Strongwoman. The aim of the event was to pick up a heavy metal beam with the forearms and cross as much distance as possible without dropping it. The beam pivots around a center point, meaning that the athletes spin in circles.
Having to hold the beam at the forearms and mid-chest height means that the athletes are not able to breathe properly, making this event quite a painful and uncomfortable one.
Weights:
U105KG: 650-lb
U82KG: 400-lb
Men
Justin Loy — 167.89 ft
Nick Hein — 161.91 ft
Michael Congdon — 148.27 ft
Alec Soukup — 148.17 ft
Zack McCarley — 138.36 ft
Jeffrey Lee — 136.54 ft
Bill Kendall — 133.45 ft
Matt Moeller — 127.56 ft
Kevin Candito — 107.94 ft
Brandon Burley — 104.01 ft
Dan Hughes — 82.43 ft
Johnny Wasiczko — 68.69 ft
Jon Parker — 36.31 ft
Women
Jessica Mitchell — 254.14 ft
Erin Murray — 200.18 ft
Erin Walklet — 177.8 ft
Katie Gutwald — 165.83 ft
Cassandra Moore — 125.6 ft
Rachael Peterson — 96.16 ft
Jamie Schamma — 12.76 ft
Event 4: Ukrainian Deadlift
The Ukrainian Deadlift has proven to be quite a strength test recently, which is why it made its appearance at the 2023 America’s Strongest Man (U105KG) & Woman (U82KG). It is basically a deficit deadlift with a short handle, meaning that the athletes cannot position themselves in a standard conventional stance, but instead more of a sumo stance is needed.
The Ukrainian Deadlift at this competition started off by doing one rep with each of the weights listed below. However, once athletes reached the final weight (Men: 680-lb / Women: 440-lb), they kept performing as many reps as possible.
Weights:
U105KG: 560-lb, 600-lb, 640-lb, 680-lb for reps
U82KG: 350-lb, 380-lb, 410-lb, 440-lb for reps
Men
Jeffrey Lee — 9 reps
Zack McCarley — 9 reps
Jon Parker — 9 reps
Nick Hein — 7 reps
Dan Hughes — 6 reps
Alec Soukup — 5 reps
Brandon Burley — 4 reps
Matt Moeller — 4 reps
Kevin Candito — 4 reps
Michael Congdon — 3 reps
Bill Kendall — 2 reps
Johnny Wasiczko — 2 reps
Justin Loy — 1 rep
Women
Erin Murray — 6 reps
Jessica Mitchell — 5 reps
Katie Gutwald — 5 reps
Erin Walklet — 4 reps
Cassandra Moore — 3 reps
Rachael Peterson — 2 reps
Jamie Schamma — 0 reps
Event 5: Atlas Stone Series
Like in almost every Strongman and Strongwoman competition, the Atlas Stones were the final event of the 2023 America’s Strongest Man (U105KG) & Woman (U82KG). The athletes had to lift five progressively heavier Atlas Stones on a platform in front of them.
Usually, as the Atlas Stones progress in weight, the platform’s height gets lower. However, at this specific competition, the platform height was the same for every Atlas Stone, regardless of weight.
Weights:
U105KG: 300-lb, 325-lb, 350-lb, 375-lb, 400-lb
U82KG: 220-lb, 240-lb, 260-lb, 280-lb, 300-lb
Men
Jeffrey Lee — 5 in 27.27 seconds
Brandon Burley — 5 in 46.51 seconds
Matt Moeller — 5 in 50.57 seconds
Zack McCarley — 4 in 24.02 seconds
Justin Loy — 4 in 33.59 seconds
Bill Kendall — 4 in 37.02 seconds
Nick Hein — 4 in 37.83 seconds
Jon Parker — 4 in 39.58 seconds
Kevin Candito — 4 in 44.53 seconds
Alec Soukup — 3 in 21.1 seconds
Michael Congdon — 3 in 24.85 seconds
Dan Hughes — 3 in 43.09 seconds
Johnny Wasiczko — 3 in 46.89 seconds
Women
Erin Walklet — 4 in 26.51 seconds
Jessica Mitchell — 4 in 27.53 seconds
Erin Murray — 4 in 40.33 seconds
Katie Gutwald — 3 in 37.7 seconds
Rachael Peterson — 3 in 46.87 seconds
Cassandra Moore — 2 in 22.88 seconds
Jamie Schamma — No lift
Watch the full competition here:
Related: Strongman Nicolas Cambi Wins 2022 U105KG America’s Strongest Man & Sets 285-lb Heavy Dumbbell World Record
The organizers of the 2023 America’s Strongest Man (U105KG) & Woman (U82KG) made sure to award the efforts of their competitors accordingly. So, the winners of both divisions were awarded $5,000. In addition, every athlete who finished in the top 7 athletes got their piece of the prize pool: second place ($3,000), third place ($2,000), 4th-7th place ($500 each).
Published: 26 July, 2023 | 9:30 AM EDT
Tom Stoltman Smokes Massive 1,763.7-lb (800-kg) Leg Press for Reps in Prep for Shaw Classic
British strongman Tom Stoltman has established his place as an elite strength athlete with two World’s Strongest Man titles under his belt. However, he was disappointed to lose his title three months ago. So, he is now dedicated more than ever to claim some more prestigious titles, and his feats in training are a proof of that. In a recent post made on Instagram, Stoltman smoked a massive 1,763.7-pound (800-kilogram) leg press for reps in prep for the 2023 Shaw Classic.
Tom Stoltman, one-half of the prolific Stoltman brothers, grew up with a passion for soccer in his younger years. After his brother Luke won the Scotland’s Strongest Man (SSM) competition, Tom decided to start lifting weights and follow in his footsteps. His potential was evident from the start as he won his debut competition. He made waves across the regional circuit and placed runner-up behind Luke at the 2015 SSM.
Tom Stoltman rose to prominence for his insane feats of strength after turning in an impressive performance at the 2017 UK’s Strongest Man, where he took the silver medal. He earned his qualification for the World’s Strongest Man the same year and scored his first SSM win in 2018. Tom created history by becoming the first Scotsman to win the World’s Strongest Man title in 2021.
Stoltman left the fans stunned with his unreal strength by crushing a huge 749.6-lb (340-kg) axle deadlift for 10 reps while gearing up for the 2022 Britain’s Strongest Man in Feb. 2022. His hard work paid off as he handily dispatched the competition to win the top prize. He followed up by successfully defending the WSM title in May 2022. Following the victory, Stoltman declared his ambitions to win six trophies and become the winningest athlete in the history of Strongman.
In Jul. 2022, Tom and Luke took on the massive 20,000-calorie breakfast challenge. The pair ordered the entire menu and devoured six big meals to fulfill their appetite.
Tom Stoltman / Instagram
Tom Stoltman was set to participate in the 2022 Shaw Classic but ended up withdrawing from the show at the last minute last August. He explained there were errors in completing paperwork for travel for his wife, and he did not want to go without her. Although he looked for other solutions, he ultimately decided to skip the contest. He also opened up on his plans to score a 505-kg (1,113.3-lb) deadlift after the 2023 WSM.
Tom, also known as ‘The Albatross’, gave fans a look into his grueling shoulders workout last September. He went through a high-volume training routine to enhance his conditioning in the off-season.
Stoltman was then seen in action at the 2023 WSM, which took place Apr. 19-23 in South Carolina. He was looking to score a historic three-peat against a stacked lineup. He won two events in the Finals but could not do enough to edge out Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper. In the end, Hooper won gold and Stoltman took second place. He was last seen competing at the 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic, where he also finished in second-place, but this time behind Evan Singleton.
Tom Stoltman Smokes Massive 1,763.7-lb (800-kg) Leg Press for Reps in Prep for Shaw Classic
In a recent Instagram post, Tom Stoltman crushed a huge 1,763.7-pound (800-kilogram) leg press for reps while in prep for the upcoming 2023 Shaw Classic. One of the events at this competition will be the Car Leg Press. So, Tom hopes that the standard variation of this exercise will have a proper carryover to what will be featured in the competition.
He used bands to perform the lift and incorporated pauses to amp up the intensity. He completed the reps smoothly with proper technique. Tom is probably also lured by the fact that the winner of the 2023 Shaw Classic will be crowned as “The Strongest Man On Earth”. This will be the first time that the Shaw Classic is giving this title away, since Brian got the trademark from Paul Ohl not too long ago.
“A 800kg plus leg press with bands and pauses!” Stoltman wrote. “This took my soul. Prepping hard for @theshawclassic.”
The 2023 Shaw Classic is scheduled for Aug. 19-20 in Loveland, Colorado. It will mark Shaw’s final competition and will be a true festival of strength. Tom Stoltman will be looking to claim the title for the first time and cement his place in Strongman history.
Based on the latest update, it’s clear Tom Stoltman is determined to get back in the winning column when he returns to action in under a month.
Published: 23 July, 2023 | 2:21 PM EDT
Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Crushes a Mind-Blowing 452-kg (996-lb) Deadlift For Three Reps
The most prestigious World Record in all strength sports, particularly strongman, is undoubtedly the deadlift. So, there are quite a few incredible athletes chasing the record, hoping to secure their place in history. However, only a few have a realistic chance at breaking the record, with Peiman Maheripourehir being one of the favorites. The Iranian athlete is a specialist for this event and has recently shared a video to Instagram, which gives hope that he is close to outperform the record. In the video, Peiman is seen deadlifting a massive 452 kilograms (996 pounds) for three repetitions.
Peiman Maheripourehir first put on his deadlift suit, a lifting belt, and lifting straps, before approaching the 452-kilogram (996-pound) barbell. His spotter then slapped him twice in order to get his adrenaline pumping. After a few more deep breaths, Peiman started pulling the 452 kilograms (996 pounds) from the floor and made it look extremely easy. All three repetitions were very quick, which proves just how strong Peiman is currently.
Watch Peiman’s deadlift here:
Related: Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlifts Huge 405-kg (892.9-lb) Beltless For Two Reps
It is not clear when Peiman Maheripourehir will compete next, but his caption stated “One month left until…”. So, Peiman left some room to speculate, but it is important to note that he was not named in the initial lineup for the 2023 Giants Live World Deadlift Championships. He has previously encountered trouble getting a Visa to travel. So, it might be a reason why he is not competing at the aforementioned competition as well.
It is also not clear if this is Peiman Maheripourehir’s new three-rep deadlift PR, but his 452-kilogram (996-pound) set was one of the heaviest in history. Interestingly, almost exactly one year ago today, Peiman shared a 452-kilogram (996-pound) deadlift for two reps. So, it is clear that he has improved since.
Peiman Maheripourehir’s heaviest one rep deadlift came out to 492 kilograms (1,084 pounds), which he performed in a training session two years ago. So, he is one of the closest athletes to Hafthor Bjornsson’s World Record of 501 kilograms (1,104.5 pounds).
Peiman Maheripourehir took part in three International competitions, two of which were World’s Strongest Man. Those two came in 2017 and 2018, with Peiman missing out on the finals both times. However, he has competed in a lot more regional and national competitions as well.
Related: Strongman Peiman Maheripourehir Deadlifts Huge 481kg at 2021 WRPF World Championships, Eyes 510 kg Next
It seems that Peiman Maheripourehir is currently in a race to break the World Record against Ivan Makarov. The Russian Strongman has recently shared a massive deadlift as well. So, both athletes definitely have a shot at becoming the third person in history to deadlift over half a ton. It seems that both will attempt to break the record in approximately a month, meaning that they are worth keeping an eye on.
Published: 23 July, 2023 | 12:38 PM EDT
2023 OSG Masters 40+ Insane Lineup Revealed — Who Will Be The World’s Strongest Master?
The 2023 Official Strongman Games (OSG) will take place on December 1-3, in Charleston Coliseum, West Virginia. One of the divisions at the 2023 OSG that will definitely attract tons of attention will be the Masters 40+ (Over 40-Years-Old), as it is set to feature an amazing lineup of athletes. Despite the competition being months away, OSG has revealed a list of athletes for this division, which consists of 11 elite Strongmen.
While the OSG has been taking place for multiple years, this year’s Masters 40+ lineup appears to be the best yet. It features some of the greatest athletes in the history of the sport, and the return of fan favorite, JF Caron, who is coming out of retirement.
Moreover, OSG will send more invites to some elite athletes like Zydrunas Savickas, but the 11 men listed below are guaranteed to compete. However, the lineup has the potential to get even better until the competition starts.
2023 OSG Masters 40+ Lineup
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Lineup Overview
The biggest name in the lineup and the favorite to win the 2023 OSG Masters 40+ seems to be Rauno Heinla. He finished in second place last year, losing just to Zydrunas Savickas on a tie-breaker. However, he is currently stronger than ever, which is evident by his new 540-kilogram (1,190.5-pound) 18-inch Deadlift World Record.
The next big name on the list is Laurence “Big Loz” Shahlaei, who is also coming out of retirement in the hopes of becoming the 2023 World’s Strongest Master. Big Loz has had an incredible career, winning the 2016 Europe’s Strongest Man, as well as Britain’s Strongest Man, UK’s Strongest Man, and other major competitions. Big Loz is also an incredible coach, as he has guided Mitchell Hooper to the 2023 World’s Strongest Man title.
Jerry Pritchett is another well-known Strongman who plans to make a charge for the 2023 OSG Masters 40+ title. He already competed once at this competition in 2021 and finished in third place. So, he now plans to improve his placing.
Finally, but not least, is JF Caron, a Canadian Strongman legend. JF is known for his incredible static strength and mental perseverance, which have gotten him a lot of success in the sport. However, JF tore both of his quads at the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic, after which he stated that Strongman was done for him.
The situation has changed since, and JF Caron is now ready to come back to the sport. Not just that, but he is gunning straight for the title of 2023 World’s Strongest Master, a title he stands a good chance of winning.
Related: Strongman Nick Best Squats 803-lb (365-kg) For The 27th Year In a Row
Although no further additions to the 2023 OSG Masters 40+ lineup are guaranteed, if anything does change, this article will be updated accordingly. OSG has already revealed that they sent an invitation to last year’s champion, Zydrunas Savickas, but he has not accepted it as of now. Regardless, this is already the most competitive lineup of the OSG Masters, so the competition will definitely be tight and interesting.
Published: 23 July, 2023 | 9:41 AM EDT