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How to Train For Strongman at Any Gym
By Nicole DeMicco
Coach
Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman, Recipes
Strongman events are unlike other strength sports because they don't
have set movements or events. There was a time when events were
unannounced prior to a strongman competition. Folks would find out what
torture the event coordinator had in store for them when they arrived. These
days, competitors have a general idea of the events and weights that will be
used in advance of the competition. But there’s no guarantee that you will be
able to get your hands on the actual implements, or even a similar piece of
equipment, before contest day.
That being said, there is no excuse for showing up to a strongman
competition unprepared. Plenty of events can be simulated in an average
“globo-gym” setting. I spent the past year training at a Retro Fitness four days
per week and only one day of strongman work on the weekend. In this article,
