UK Strongman Lloyd Renals – On A Mission…

Lloyd Renals Deadlift Giants Live - Photo Courtesy of Jon Boyles

UK Strongman Lloyd Renals  has only been on the strongman scene for a few years, but already this newbie, is rising up the ranks, culminating with a trip to the 2013 World’s Strongest Man heats. Phil Burgess: Firstly can you give us your basic stats? Lloyd Renals: I’m 28 years old, 6’2″ and weigh between 150 and 165… Continue reading UK Strongman Lloyd Renals – On A Mission…

Strongman in Armenia – VOSTAN GEVORGYAN – Rising Strongman Competitor

Vostan winning a MAS Wrestling Event

Armenia is a country which many people know little about.  Vostan Gevorgyan is a Strongman from Armenia, who is looking to put his country on the map through the sport of Strongman. A former national champion in Arm Wrestling he now is training full-time to fulfil his potential in Strongman.   Phil Burgess:  Tell us… Continue reading Strongman in Armenia – VOSTAN GEVORGYAN – Rising Strongman Competitor

10 Questions with Strongman Shane Jerman – Britain’s Strongest Man Under 80kg

There is an increasing number of lightweight strongman competitors worldwide, and one of the most successful of these is the British Strongman Athlete – SHANE JERMAN. Editors Note: Since this interview was recorded, Shane just this weekend won Englands Most Powerful Man Under 105kg !!! Phil Burgess:  How did you get involved in strongman? Shane… Continue reading 10 Questions with Strongman Shane Jerman – Britain’s Strongest Man Under 80kg

The Rise of the Georgians – Strongman Konstantine Janashia

Konstantine Janashia is an Exciting Georgian Strongman, who has just started on the International Strongman Circuit. Like many ancient cultures Georgia has a long history of strength sports over thousands of years, with events such as “Live Cattle Carrying” amongst them. Today in Georgia the World of Strongman is opening up with a new federation,… Continue reading The Rise of the Georgians – Strongman Konstantine Janashia

US Strongman Carlos Reyes – Teenage Title to Pro Card.

In 2010 Carlos Reyes took out the Teenage national – lightweight title. He then made a name for himself in the lightweight division of NAS. Now he has his PRO-CARD. Lets find out more. Phil Burgess: How did you get into Strongman competitions? Carlos Reyes:  I first got involved with strongman training through a training… Continue reading US Strongman Carlos Reyes – Teenage Title to Pro Card.

Rising to the Top – Sean Kennedy – 2012 UK’s Strongest Man u105kg class

Axle Press

This weeks interview is with Sean Kennedy, the 2012 UK’s Strongest Man in the under 105kg class. Sean shares with us, the story behind him getting involved in the sport and the twist and turns along the way, leading to him rising to the top. Phil Burgess:  You recently won the 2012 Under 105kg UK’s… Continue reading Rising to the Top – Sean Kennedy – 2012 UK’s Strongest Man u105kg class

2012 South Africa’s Strongest Man – Tristen O’Brien

Truck Pull

Tristen O’Brien was recently crowned 2012 South Africa’s Strongest Man. South Africa is a country renowned for the Springboks, the national rugby union team. One of their stand-out features is the size and strength of the players. These characteristics are perfect for the sport of Strongman, and yep you guessed it, Tristen was a former… Continue reading 2012 South Africa’s Strongest Man – Tristen O’Brien

Results – 2012 WSF World Strongman Championship (<110kg) in Ukraine

Official Press Release below, as provided by Vladislav Redkin. WSF, Strongman Federation of Ukraine and Professional  League of Strongman of Ukraine presents: The most expected event in the world of power extreme took place in Kiev, Ukraine on December 16 – there was determined the world champion in the 110 kg weight category and the… Continue reading Results – 2012 WSF World Strongman Championship (<110kg) in Ukraine

World’s Strongest Teacher – Dutch Strongman Alex Moonen

Alex Moonen is probably the strongest teacher in the World, and owns a Judo World Championship Bronze Medal.   So if you are a student of Alex’s, you’d better not make him angry…. 🙂 Lets find out more about Alex, and find out how this guy is making great strides in the sport of Strongman.… Continue reading World’s Strongest Teacher – Dutch Strongman Alex Moonen

Eduardo Visciglia – South America’s Strongest Man 2012

Apollon Style Deadlift

It was no surprise to me, to hear that Argentinean Strongman Eduardo Visciglia, currently South America’s Strongest Man, was formerly a rugby union player. I have always known that Argentinean made great rugby players,  tough rugged physiques and mental toughness.  Naturally these are the perfect ingredients to create a Strongman. Here we find out more about Eduardo… Continue reading Eduardo Visciglia – South America’s Strongest Man 2012