Stoyan “The Destroyer” Todorchev – Bulgarian Strongman

Car Deadlifting

Stoyan Todorchev is a BIG Bulgarian Strongman. He made a BIG impact when he first came onto the strongman scene. He has been recovering from an injury for the last few months, but when he hits 100% fitness in 2012 the other guys had better watch out! Here is my translated interview with Stoyan “The… Continue reading Stoyan “The Destroyer” Todorchev – Bulgarian Strongman

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Strongman Frankie Scheun – Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man 2012

Strong Pressing by Frankie

Frankie Scheun seems like a nice guy, well as the newly crowned Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man, Im hardly going to call him otherwise. Joking aside Frankie, is one of the nicest guys in the sport of strongman, and after winning this title we had to interview him. Phil Burgess:  How did you get into Strongman… Continue reading Strongman Frankie Scheun – Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man 2012

Strongman in Japan -Yoshihito Noritake – Japanese Strongman

Strongman is a global sport, however in some countries it is far more popular than in others. In this short interview we speak with Yoshihito Noritake, a Japanese Strongman on the growth of the sport in his country. Phil Burgess: What is your best competition result so far, and what are your goals for 2012… Continue reading Strongman in Japan -Yoshihito Noritake – Japanese Strongman

Jordan Steffens – Australian Strongman – The Future Force

Car-Jacking Australian Style

Jordan Steffen’s name has been mentioned to me by many Australian Strongman competitors, and it’s normally said with “he is the one to watch for the future” completing the sentence.  So on the eve of Jordan competing as the youngest competitor in the Giants Live competition in Melbourne, we thought we should catch up with… Continue reading Jordan Steffens – Australian Strongman – The Future Force

US Strongman Vince “MachineGun” Urbank – Aiming High..

Lifting a Serious Weight!

When I asked a regular reader of Viking Strength for the name of a Strongman who I should definitely interview, I got my answer almost instantaneously, Vince Urbank, he said.. Phil Burgess: First things first.  Where does the nickname “Machine Gun” come from? Vince Urbank: The nickname “Machinegun” was given to me by Mike Johnston (vice… Continue reading US Strongman Vince “MachineGun” Urbank – Aiming High..

Man Mountain Adam Scherr – 2012 Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman Champion

Adam getting his Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman World Champion Trophy

I knew the first time that I saw Strongman Adam Scherr, that he reminded me of someone. It wasn’t until I was reading Jack and the Beanstalk to Harry my 5 year old son, that it dawned on me. Adam is a GIANT of a man and it looks like he will also be a… Continue reading Man Mountain Adam Scherr – 2012 Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman Champion

World Strongman Cup Sheiks Abu Dhabi, interview with Marc Wells

Competitors Relaxing..

When I heard that Australian Strongman Marc Wells was going to be competing at the World Strongman Cup in Abu Dhabi, it presented a great opportunity to catch up with him again, and find out about the competition and his plans for 2012. Phil Burgess: You recently were invited to compete in the World Strongman Cup… Continue reading World Strongman Cup Sheiks Abu Dhabi, interview with Marc Wells

American Dan Harrison – The Powerlifter’s Strongman

Deadlifting Dan

American Strongman Dan Harrison is a  6 foot 1 inch, 348lb Strength Machine. He is a top strongman who doesn’t train the Strongman events much, preferring to train the static Powerlifting lifts.  He is also a very accomplished Powerlifter. Phil Burgess: I read that you first started Strongman training with the legendary Odd Haugen. Whats… Continue reading American Dan Harrison – The Powerlifter’s Strongman

Rauno Heinla, 2011 Estonia’s Strongest Man – International Strongman

Rauno Heinla - Competing in 2011 Worlds Strongest Man Finals.

Rauno Heinla is not the biggest strongman competing today, far from it, but he does however possess great strength for his size. We caught up with the current Estonia Strongest Man 2011, and posed a few questions to him. Phil Burgess: You are currently Estonia’s Strongest Man 2011, what does this strongman title mean to… Continue reading Rauno Heinla, 2011 Estonia’s Strongest Man – International Strongman

Chris Rae – Weightlifting Glories and Darker Days – Part 2 of 2

Winning Gold in Weightlifting at Melbourne Commonwealth Games

Part 1 of this interview talked about Chris and his new found interest and success in the sport of Strongman in Australia. In Part 2 Chris tells us about his Olympic Weightlifting Career and the highs and extreme lows that he went through on this journey. Phil Burgess: You previously competed in Olympic Weightlifting for… Continue reading Chris Rae – Weightlifting Glories and Darker Days – Part 2 of 2