Named after French Canadian strongman Louis Cyr, the Cyr dumbbell is one of the most recognisable lifts in modern strongman competitions. Who can forget last
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The Pat Casey Workout (1963)
I am constantly fascinated with learning how strongmen and women trained. For me, one of the most interesting things about the history of fitness is
When Was The Arnold Strongman Classic Created?
Earlier this year we were treated to perhaps the most exciting Arnold Strongman Classic to date. We saw Hafthor Bjornsson win the event for the
Film Club: The Rogue Legends Series Louis “Apollon” Uni
Is it suddenly cool to care about the history of strength? One of the joys of the internet has been, for me at least, the
Beer During Workouts? Arthur Saxon Approves!
Should you drink beer during workouts? It may seem a ludicrous suggestion but this is exactly what famed German strongman, Arthur Saxon, did in the
Stone Lifting in Ancient Greece: Bybon’s Stone
Stone lifting has, thankfully, come back into vogue both in strength competitions but also among the general lifting public. While previously on the site we