Strongman Pressing Events are a fundamental component of strength competitions, showcasing the athletes’ upper body power and pressing ability. These events involve lifting and pressing various heavy implements overhead, such as logs, axle bars, dumbbells, stones, kegs, sandbags, blocks and more. Each event presents unique challenges and requires specific techniques to successfully complete the lift. Learn about the different pressing events, the specialized equipment used, and the rules that govern each competition to understand what it takes to excel in these demanding displays of strength.
Atlas Stone Press
The Atlas Stone Press is a rigorous test of an athlete’s upper body strength, grip, and stability. Its unique demands and challenging nature make it a spectacular event in Strongman competitions, showcasing the raw power and technique of the competitors. [Read more…]
Axle Press
The Axle Bar Clean and Press is a rigorous test of an athlete’s grip strength, upper body power, and overall lifting technique. Learn the Axle Bar Clean and Press. [Read more…]
Circus Dumbbell Press
The Circus Dumbbell Press is a true test of an athlete’s upper body strength, grip, and stability. Its unique demands and challenging nature make it a highlight event in Strongman competitions, showcasing the raw power and technique of the competitors. [Read more…]
Sandbag Press
The Sandbag Press challenges competitors to lift and press an unwieldy sandbag overhead. The shifting contents of the sandbag require exceptional stability and control, making this event a true test of an athlete’s upper body strength and coordination. [Read more…]
Block Press
The Block Press involves lifting a large, rectangular block from the ground to the shoulder and then pressing it overhead. This event tests the athlete’s grip strength and pressing power, as the block’s shape and size add significant difficulty. [Read more…]
Keg Press
The Keg Press requires competitors to lift and press a heavy keg overhead. The keg’s awkward shape and sloshing contents make this event particularly challenging, demanding exceptional strength, balance, and technique. [Read more…]
Log Press
The Log Press is a classic Strongman event where athletes lift a large, cylindrical log from the ground to the shoulders and then press it overhead. This event tests the athlete’s overall strength, stability, and pressing technique, and is a staple in many Strongman competitions. [Read more…]
Natural Stone Press
The Natural Stone Press involves lifting and pressing an irregularly shaped stone overhead. The unique shape and uneven weight distribution of the stone make this event a unique test of an athlete’s strength, grip, and stability. [Read more…]
Viking Press
The Viking Press is an overhead pressing event where competitors press a pivoting apparatus loaded with weights. The unique setup and required pressing power make this event a demanding and exciting challenge in Strongman competitions. [Read more…]
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