world's strongest man

[ElFenix]

marathon on espn2 right now
used to watch this stuff in college all the time. late night after springer, the benefits of no class until 2:30

i'm assuming this, uh, sport, is dirtier than cycling

 

[DaTT]

Depends....do the cycler's have seats, or just seat posts?

 

[coldmeat]

Depends....do the cycler's have seats, or just seat posts?

I know mine does, but sometimes, like at the beginning of a season, it feels like it doesn't.

 

[Howard]

Took me a while before I figured out what you were talking about.

It's probably equally as dirty.

 

[ElFenix]

Took me a while before I figured out what you were talking about.

It's probably equally as dirty.

is dirty an uncommon euphemism for roids?

 

[Howard]

No, your first and second sentences threw me off.

 

[darkswordsman17]

Is Marius Pudganowski (I'm pretty sure that's completely wrong name) still completely dominating? I remember watching him just destroy everyone else, and he looked like some of the guys he was giving up a good 75-100lbs on. A lot of the guys look fat, he looked like a body builder.

I remember seeing some of the old ones with that Kaz guy who was one of the announcers.

 

[EvilYoda]

I've seen a few episodes of the 2009 or 2010 competitions and Marius has retired I think. The US actually has a strong contender, named Brian Shaw or something. Guy is tall and huge but looks to be in good shape...much better motor than most of his competitors.

 

[darkswordsman17]

I've seen a few episodes of the 2009 or 2010 competitions and Marius has retired I think. The US actually has a strong contender, named Brian Shaw or something. Guy is tall and huge but looks to be in good shape...much better motor than most of his competitors.

Holy hell, 6'8 440lbs.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Shaw_(strongman)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World's_Strongest_Man

Yep, it is Mariusz Pudzianowski (I was closer than I thought to be honest). Also it was Bill Kazmaier.

 

[elitejp]

being "fat" can actually be beneficial as whenever you try to cut fat you lose alot of strength as well, however not being able to breath isnt beneficial😉

 

[silverpig]

I remember when it was dominated by those huge ass nordic guys who didn't look like bodybuilders, but were just strong from lifting tractors on the farm. Magnus ver Magnussen and Magnus Samuelsson etc.

 

[angminas]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZOF7Hirc1M

 

[Whisper]

I've seen a few episodes of the 2009 or 2010 competitions and Marius has retired I think. The US actually has a strong contender, named Brian Shaw or something. Guy is tall and huge but looks to be in good shape...much better motor than most of his competitors.

Pretty sure you're right about Marius retiring, as he's now focusing on his MMA career. Unfortunately, he hasn't been nearly as dominate there; the guy just has too much muscle mass, so he always ends up winded by the second round.

 

[PottedMeat]

is this the thing with the guys that throw kegs over walls?

 

[Jeffg010]

Brian Shaw
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Shaw_%28strongman)

"He is also noted as being among the loudest anti-steroids voices on the strongman circuit. Something that attracted the attention and sponsorship of Golden-based AST Sports Science"

I'm liking this this guy if this is true.

 

[MotF Bane]

Pretty sure you're right about Marius retiring, as he's now focusing on his MMA career. Unfortunately, he hasn't been nearly as dominate there; the guy just has too much muscle mass, so he always ends up winded by the second round.

He should focus on grabbing people and squeezing until their bones turn into paste. :awe:

 

[MotionMan]

Like the MMA, this was a LOT better early on when it was just a bunch of big guys and goofy events (like they had just stepped out of a bar and into the alley to challenge each other). I stopped watching WSM when it became an actual sport with specialized professionals.

MotionMan

 

[olds]

alkemyst call out thread?

 

[SlowSpyder]

Brian Shaw
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Shaw_(strongman)

"He is also noted as being among the loudest anti-steroids voices on the strongman circuit. Something that attracted the attention and sponsorship of Golden-based AST Sports Science"

I'm liking this this guy if this is true.

That just sets up the irony for later.

 

[Juddog]

Brian Shaw
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Shaw_(strongman)

"He is also noted as being among the loudest anti-steroids voices on the strongman circuit. Something that attracted the attention and sponsorship of Golden-based AST Sports Science"

I'm liking this this guy if this is true.

He's got some impressive personal best records: 😱
* Leg press : 3,000 lb
* Bench press : 1,000 lb
* Squat : 1189 lb
* Deadlift : 1,001 lb

 

[PlasmaBomb]

He's got some impressive personal best records: 😱
* Leg press : 3,000 lb
* Bench press : 1,000 lb
* Squat : 1189 lb
* Deadlift : 1,001 lb

Huh?

The wiki page has them at -

Personal Records

Leg press : 2,000 lb
Bench press : 525 lb
Squat : 800 lb
Deadlift : 880 lb

 

[bigi]

Mariusz Pudzianowski

 

[Iron Woode]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Cyr

very old school, but very impressive nonetheless.

 

[Spoooon]

Mariusz Pudzianowski

Holy crap, look at that vein. 😵

 

[Juddog]

Huh?

The wiki page has them at -

Personal Records

Leg press : 2,000 lb
Bench press : 525 lb
Squat : 800 lb
Deadlift : 880 lb

Hmm maybe someone messed with the wikipedia page. On the other site it does show the records at the values you said.
http://www.theworldsstrongestman.com/brian_shaw.php