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Overcoming Competition Anxiety in Strongman

…A Coach’s Perspective on Self-Doubt, Pressure, and Performance The hardest part of competing usually isn’t the weight. It’s the[…]

Front Squats vs. Zercher Squats for Upper Back Strength

…And What Actually Builds a Strong Upper Back for Strongman A common question in strength training — especially in[…]

Hercules Hold Rules, Standards, and Execution in Strongman Competitions

The Hercules Hold is one of the simplest events in strongman on the surface — and one of the[…]

What is Strongman and Why Do You Do it?

Strongman is not a workout. It’s not a fitness trend. It’s not random heavy lifting for social media. Strongman[…]

Strongman Atlas Stone Technique: Improving Lift Efficiency

Atlas stones are one of the most recognizable and demanding events in strongman. They test total-body strength, coordination, positioning,[…]