I came across You-Tube videos of strongman Bruno Leal, lifting barrels, flipping tyres, and you could see that he had that entertainer quality. He was putting on a show, not just lifting heavy stuff. So the time had come to put Portugal on the Viking Strength Strongman Map, and we thought that Bruno would be a… Continue reading Portugal’s Bruno Leal – The World’s Strongest Barman?
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Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Elbrus Nigmatullin is a leading and very popular Russian Strongman. He is a successful Strongman, University Lecturer, Personal Trainer, Cultural Advocate and Deputy of the Legislative Assembly and in his spare time he goes to the Disco! So lets meet Elbrus.. Viking Strength: How popular are strongman competitions in Russia , and do many people know who… Continue reading Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Gerhard Van Staden – The Lion-hearted Strongman and 2011 South African Strongest Man
Gerhard Van Staden is a man with two great passions, he is an International Strongman competitor but also he is also passionate about protecting Lions. So lets dive in and learn more about Gerhard…. In 2011 you were the winner of the South African Strongest Man Competition. How did this feel and was this the… Continue reading Gerhard Van Staden – The Lion-hearted Strongman and 2011 South African Strongest Man
The Journey Back – Andrew Gillie – Highland Games competitor
Five years ago Andrew Gillie from Canton in New York State, USA, was a happily married father of two young boys , who loved competing in Highland Games competitions and lifting weights. However the world was about to come crashing down. This comment posted on Facebook, drew my attention: ….5 years ago I suffered a… Continue reading The Journey Back – Andrew Gillie – Highland Games competitor
Interview with Geoff Capes – Former World’s Strongest Man (1980’s)
Geoff Capes may not have been the strongest man ever to have competed in a Worlds Strongest Man competition, but as a child growing up he was an idol, who I was fortunate enough to meet one day as a 10 year old when he visited our school. Once a year my dad and myself… Continue reading Interview with Geoff Capes – Former World’s Strongest Man (1980’s)
Manfred Hoeberl’s 25 inch guns – Bodybuilder / Strongman (1990’s)
Arnold Schwarzenegger was renowned for his great arm development in the world of bodybuilding, but he shares more than this with todays blast from the past Manfred Hoeberl. They are both Austrian by birth, and come from the town of Graz. Manfred Hoeberl was successful in Bodybuilding in the 1990’s, but always struggled from a… Continue reading Manfred Hoeberl’s 25 inch guns – Bodybuilder / Strongman (1990’s)
American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
Zack MacCarley is the current under 105kg National American Strongman Champion. Whilst that’s impressive in itself, he is also only 23 years old. We caught up and spoke about winning the Strongman Championship, Being Natural v Steroids, Exercise form, Strongman Camaraderie and his Heroes. PB: You recently took out the title of 2011 National American Strongman… Continue reading American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
Norway’s Strongest Man 2011 – Espen Aune – International Strongman
It is always an honour to speak with a top international strongman, and with today’s strongman interview it is even more pleasing as he is also from the land of the Vikings, Norway. Espen Aune is a Worlds Strongest Man competitor and holder of the 2011 Norway’s Strongest Man title. PB: OK, Espen, tell me… Continue reading Norway’s Strongest Man 2011 – Espen Aune – International Strongman
Romania’s Strongest Man – Paul Pirjol – International Strongman
For my next international strongman interview it was a little nostalgic. Paul Pirjol has won the title of Romania’s Paul Pirjol – International Strongman from Romania Strongest man in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Twenty-one years ago I visited the beautiful and interesting country of Romania not knowing that a baby that was born in that year… Continue reading Romania’s Strongest Man – Paul Pirjol – International Strongman
Icelandic Strongman – Stefan Solvi Petturson
Stefan Solvi Petursson – Icelandic Strongman In my previous conversations with Sigfus Fossdal, Icelandic Powerlifting Giant, he spoke highly of a fellow Strongman and Icelander Stefan Solvi Petursson. After doing a bit of online research on this guy I could see that he is big name in the world of strongman, finishing 4th in the… Continue reading Icelandic Strongman – Stefan Solvi Petturson
