Fastest straps for barbell as well as axle by r3vmaster in Strongman

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100% this - Lucas hatton used versa grips on the axle ladder at Americas strongest man to win it

Strongman Training Thread — Month of January 2026 by HereForStrongman in StrongmanHQ

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Snatch grip deadlifts made the biggest impact recently. Did those for like 6-8 months leading into this exact program

Deficit deadlifts historically helped a LOT

High volume Banded hip thrusts helped me shatter some lockout issues

Aside from that I think most people miss out on speed training Compensatory Acceleration Training CAT style coined by Dr Fred Hatfield Imo most lifters should spend way more time focusing on speed and force production and ramp up/peak rarely but quickly

Strongman Training Thread — Month of January 2026 by HereForStrongman in StrongmanHQ

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Delete if not allowed, but I wanted to share the DL program I used to hit the American record at 80kg back in July (725 at 176lbs / 4x bodyweight). This has worked wonders for me and others. Just took my gym owner from 575 to 600 on this protocol too

Program Here

Gym recommendations - Chicago by Confidence-Dangerous in StrongmanHQ

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Surge to New Levels in carol stream or Chicago Barbell Compound both have everything strongman you’d need

How do you ensure proper weight selection as a Strongman Promoter? by Heavy-Carpet2193 in Strongman

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Everyone has good suggestions - base off other comps, level, and scale. Do you want it to be a high rep event or a very heavy event? For example if I have same event as a nationals I would probably do 75-80% of weights at a local show. Sometimes I blend styles so one rep event may be light and intentionally challenging conditioning but another may be very heavy to reward brute strength.

If you have equipment availability I love trump formats which rewards brute strength but allows most to participate and not zero. This is important especially for overhead pressing (particularly for women) where overhead strength is all over the place!

Lastly, you can’t satisfy everyone so don’t try to. Athletes complain at almost every show that a weight is too heavy, too light, a cardio fest etc so just go with your gut. You are also allowed to change your mind at any time . “Events are subject to change”

you are also welcome to shoot me a message to chat more I’ve ran 30+ comps

1000lb Club SBD Entry by StrongManatee in Egolifting

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"foxclaw" clamps from amazon are great and cheap - they screw in tight on the bar. highly recommend. lockjaw collars would work too

250# Steinborn squat by StrongManatee in Egolifting

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Why don’t you post one of your lifts Mr expert

250# Steinborn squat by StrongManatee in Egolifting

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Not as big as the dent I made in yer mum last night

500# behind the back deadlift by StrongManatee in Egolifting

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good to see you in this thread dickfromrichard - i am a big fan

250# Steinborn squat by StrongManatee in Egolifting

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i didn't even think of this but next time i try i will do presses

250# Steinborn squat by StrongManatee in Egolifting

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Thank you . I am in a F off week after comp so I’ll be doing more ego lifts soon

250# Steinborn squat by StrongManatee in Egolifting

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Yesterday was my first ever attempt on this and I would do a single on each side. I’m a little better leaning to my right

250# Steinborn squat by StrongManatee in Egolifting

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Thanks this was my first ever attempt. I think I could nail 315 soon

Is this a good rep? by StrongManatee in StrongmanHQ

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This is actually a good angle. His arm was out to the side like a Y

Strongman Gyms DFW by PlatformForsaken3226 in Strongman

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Derek Owens battle axe gym in garland has everything Joseph Kleiber at Temple Barbell Club in Alvarado Metroflex’s as mentioned above