History’s Most Bizarre WSM Competitions If you tune into the World’s Strongest Man (WSM) today, you know exactly what to expect. You’re going to see massive human beings deadlifting giant tires, hoisting Atlas stones, and pulling trucks. It’s a…
You know the feeling: you’re midway through a heavy deadlift set or reaching for the crux hold on a climbing route, and suddenly, your grip starts to slide. It’s not your muscles giving out—it’s the sweat. Your connection to…
If you have ever watched a World’s Strongest Man competition, or walked into a gym where the “heavy hitters” train, you have likely noticed a specific trend in gear. It’s not just the tacky on the forearms or the…
If you’ve ever watched a World’s Strongest Man competition and marveled at athletes hoisting 400-pound spherical concrete stones onto high platforms, you might have wondered: “How aren’t those things slipping right out of their hands?” Atlas Stones are perhaps…
If you’ve ever tried to do a max-effort yoke walk in spongy running shoes, you know exactly why best shoes for strongman events is a critical topic. Your feet are your only contact point with the ground; if they…
You know the feeling. You’re setting up for a heavy deadlift, your hamstrings are primed, your back is locked in, and the weight moves off the floor smoothly. But halfway up, your fingers start to open. Your legs have…
