Is it possible to truly train for and compete in strongman competitions

>>39923161
>Is it possible
no

>>39923161

It can be done. You'll never be a world beater but there's plenty of guys hanging at the state and national levels without gear.

They're all
On gear on the pro level

http://muscleandbrawn.com/strongman-training-routine/
Depends if strongman is big in your area or not.

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>>39923185
interesting, thanks!

Probably should have thrown this in the QTDDTOT, ah well. STRONGMAN THREAD.

>>39923199

You probably wouldn't have gotten an answer in there.

We've tried having strongman threads a fair bit. Just turns out there's not enough of us to sustain it most of the time and we return to subleasing space in /plg/.

>>39923199
can't stand that cunt

>>39923185

Hahahhahahaha...

No. There would be a handful of them at best.

Natties don't tend to make it past sate level unless its such a tiny podunk show nobody else shows up.

I love strongman. Why doesn't everybody love strongman?

>>39923161
Is it possible? Of course. Will you be any good? Of course not.

>>39925156

Because it's hard, intimidating and requires a ton of equipment.

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>tfw I know someone that competed in this year's World's Strongest Man

>>39923199
>roiding wrong

>>39923185
>>39923191
>>39925173
These.

I've been competing for a few years. Chances are if it's not super popular in your area if you don't already have a gym with the equipment around. Therefore if you setup your own implements you'll have an upper hand over the bros if you do register for a local comp.

Once you get to nationals though... then you see some real athletes.

>>39927093
I'm sorry that sounded retarded. I'm very tired.

Strongmen are generally a very friendly bunch. If you're interested just reach out, and ask questions once they're done lifting. We love to help out new people.

I'm not natty but I'm on trt for life. 220mg test c given by doctor. Can I go national or pro with this? I'll prlly have my t levels hover around 1000-1200

>>39927125
PLS reply

>>39923398

How dya get into that sort of thing? Dya just train for random events (cause theres tons of lifts) or is it working on powerlifts with more grip work

>>39927125
You might be able to qualify for nationals if the competition in your area is soft. You'd get blown the fuck out by the guys on their way to the pros, though.

>>39927241
Shit wtf kind of cruise levels are strongman at 300? Kinda high for longterm health?

>>39927249
Depends on how high a level you want to compete at and what weight class. It would be guesswork on my part regardless, most guys aren't open about it.

Pro SHWs are way past anything that could be considered good for long term health on multiple fronts.

>>39927148
Comps USUALLY announce events in advance so what you do is you train for strength and whenever a comp is coming up you need to train the relevant events.

You might see a few naturals at the highland games at your local renfair.