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Hafthor Bjornsson Attends Posing Seminar: Is The Mountain Considering Bodybuilding?
Hafthor Bjornsson has hinted at bodybuilding in the past. Could this be his next venture?
Hafthor Bjornsson has taken on many different challenges over the course of his career. From strongman to acting to boxing, The Mountain has found success in whatever he does. Could bodybuilding be next on the list?
Bjornsson currently holds the all-time deadlift record at 501kg. He is a former World’s Strongest Man champion and one of the best strongmen of all-time. To this day, he is the only man to win the WSM, Europe’s Strongest Man, and Arnold Strongman Classic. His monstrous physique landed him a part in Game of Thrones.
When he decided to take a break from strongman, Hafthor Bjornsson began training as a boxer. He lined up a fight with fellow strongman Eddie Hall, which was initially cancelled due to an injury from Hall. When the two finally stepped in the ring together, Bjornsson was named the winner by unanimous decision. Now, he continues to train in the ring awaiting his next opponent.
READ MORE: Hafthor Bjornsson Calls Out Tyson Fury During Training: ‘Are You Afraid? Show Yourself’
During this time, Bjornsson has transformed his physique. After being seen at a recent posing seminar, could he be looking into bodybuilding?
Hafthor Bjornsson Hits Some Bodybuilding Poses
Hafthor Bjornsson was given more time to train and sculpt his physique when Hall went down with an injury. He has completely transformed his diet and training regimen to fit boxing. Bjornsson now sports a shredded physique and because of this, has hinted at competing in bodybuilding in the past.
In January, Hafthor Bjornsson shared a post on Instagram saying that he was reading a book written by eight-time Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman and felt inspired. This led to many thinking that he could make an appearance on the bodybuilding stage.
The Men’s Open division in bodybuilding is full of mass monsters that have grown significantly over time. Bjornsson has transformed his physique into something great and is extremely tall at 6-foot-9. It would be interesting to see how he would fair on stage next to some of the best competitors in the world. Of course, he would have to tailor his physique in a different way once again.
We have seen that Hafthor Bjornsson is always up for a challenge and is not a stranger to sculpting his physique. If he decided to take a chance on bodybuilding, Bjornsson would certainly give it all he has.
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NPC Bodybuilder Vitaliy ‘Good Vito’ Ugolnikov Shares Insane Physique Update At 275 Pounds
Vitaliy ‘Good Vito’ Ugolnikov will look to earn his Pro Card in the upcoming months.
Vitaliy Ugolnikov, known as Good Vito, has a chance to be the next big thing on the bodybuilding stage. At a young age, he has built an impressive physique and is ready to show it off at the next level. Ugolnikov has remained active on social media showing off physique updates. His most recent one features a massive physique at 275 pounds.
Good Vito took to Instagram to show off his well-conditioned package while hitting some bodybuilding poses.
“I try to get better every year Discipline is the key to success. All who support me give me energy. I am thankful for you friends! I weigh 125 stone.”
Good Vito Looking To Earn Pro Card
In December, Good Vito made the jump from the IFBB Elite Pro League to the NPC. Usually, competitor make this jump in hopes of earning their Pro Card and eventually competing on the Olympia stage. Ugolnikov already proved himself in the Russian bodybuilding world and will now look to take a step up.
Of course, Good Vito is not the latest athlete to make the switch. In July, Michal Krizo finally joined the NPC after being one of the biggest stars in the IFBB Elite Pro League. He has impressed many early on during training as he also prepares to earn his Pro Card.
Ugolnikov is planning to compete at a show in September. If he is able to earn his Pro Card, Good Vito will have two months to qualify for the Olympia. The qualification period will end on Nov. 20. Ugolnikov has drawn many comparisons to some of the top competitors in Men’s Open, such as Nick Walker.
Good Vito has become extremely popular since bursting onto the scene. His social media keeps growing and this will only continue as he makes his way to the IFBB level. If all goes right, this could happen sooner than later for the impressive bodybuilder.
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The Rock Recreates “Best Pancakes He Ever Had” During Cheat Meal
The Rock enjoys his cheat days and showed off another recipe he likes to use.
It is clear that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson likes to take anything he does and make it as good as possible. That includes his cheat meals. The Rock has become known for throwing together some massive cheat meals over the years. This continued recently by sharing a pancake recipe that emulates one of his favorite dishes.
The Rock began his career as a charismatic superstar for WWE. He is still known as one of the best of all-time in the business. Johnson was able to turn this into an acting career and enjoy great success in some box-office smashes. He often shares videos from his Iron Paradise home gym throwing some weight around. On other days, he shares his insane cheat meals.
On Sunday, The Rock decided to recreate a pancake recipe that he described as one of the best he ever had. It consisted of peanut butter, maple syrup, and blueberry jam on coconut pineapple pancakes.
This well earned Sunday morning #cheatmealcouldn’t come quick enough ?
Insanely delicious ?
Don’t cheat yourselfTreat yourself.
You’ve earned your cheat meals so ENJOY!!!
The Rock Indulges In Pancake Cheat Meal
This is not the first time that Johnson has chosen breakfast as his cheat meal. Whether it is French toast, biscuits, or pancakes, The Rock has shown that he loves the first meal of the day. Here, he decided to go with a replica of a pancake recipe that he enjoyed while in Hawaii.
The Rock first tried this dish at a restaurant in Hawaii and had private chef Janette Clark put something similar together.
“He really has fun with food on his Sundays. I get to dream up the meals. He tells me what he wants and then I get creative. But I have to say, on the other days of the week, I don’t know anyone who is as disciplined as he is. He’s very focused on his wellbeing. It works well for him,” Clark told Men’s Health.
This meals comes shortly after The Rock tried In-N-Out for the first time. He chose to go with two double-cheeseburgers and two orders of fries. Johnson is the type of celebrity that can act as an inspiration in the gym because of his work ethic and dedication. What he has also shown is that he can inspire in the kitchen as well.
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PNBA Arely Ayala Prepares to Defend Natural Universe Titles
PNBA Natural Olympia Bikini Angel champion Arely Ayala prepares to defend her Natural Universe titles.
After communicating with Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Arely Ayala, she informed us that she’s preparing to defend her Natural Universe titles. Arely Ayala was a gold medalist in the Bikini Angels and silver medalist in the Bikini Divas categories at the 2021 Natural Olympia. She’s also the first international athlete to sign a multi-media contract with Generation iron, Iron Man Magazine, and the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) PNBA.
Arely Ayla is coming off a high note as she embarks on taking on another Natural Universe title. Ayala recently won first place in Bikini Divas and Bikini Angels at the 2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am International Iron Man Magazine Championships held in Hermosa Beach, CA, on July 30. Ayala stated:
“I am very happy and focused to get golds in my categories. Since the end of 2020 when I turned professional I have been my own trainer, and I have planned my training, diet, and supplementation routines. ”
Below is an Instagram photo of Arely Ayala at the INBA PNBA Iron Man Magazine show.
She hopes to win gold in Bikin Angels and Bikini Divas at the 2022 Natural Olympia. Natural Olympia is the most significant natural bodybuilding competition of the year that takes place on November 10-13 in Las Vegas, NV. We’ll see if Arely Ayala’s training pays off at the natural bodybuilding finale.
We’re not entirely sure how her training structure looks now this new year. But last year, she was training with heavier weight and fewer reps when bulking six days a week. And she would train seven days a week and implement more cardio when cutting.
Arely Ayala’s Nutrition
During the bodybuilding season, Arely Ayala cuts her calories in half. She said:
“Out of season, my caloric intake is high to grow muscle, always respecting my macronutrients – protein, carbohydrates, and fat – and I eat all vegetables and fruits and enough water. And i reduce my caloric intake by 50% or more during the season and increase my physical activity.”
And her supplements consist of:
Arely Ayala Outside of Competing
Outside of getting ready to take on Natural Universe in Tampa, Florida, on September 3rd, Ayala is actively helping her community with their health and fitness. Ayala said:
“Next August 20th I will offer a nutrition and training seminar in Grand Juction, Colorado in conjunction with Biofit. I am the Coordinator and Teacher of the Certification for trainers of the Institute for Work in Sonora Mexico Instituto de Capacitación para el Trabajo del Estado de Sonora (ICATSON) in Mexico, and the registration is open, and those interested in learning and getting certified can contact me.”
Arely Ayala also practices yoga and loves spending time with her friends and family.
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BACKFIRED! Jake Paul Releases Sparring Footage With Hasim Rahman Jr.
Did Jake Paul just dunk on himself by releasing Hasim Rahman Jr. sparring footage?
Jake Paul recently released sparring footage between himself and Hasim Rahman Jr. after their scheduled boxing match was canceled. The two had traded barbs leading up to the match up. The talk was generating some buzz ahead of the event. But the bout has since been canceled leaving a sour taste in the mouths of many fans. Now it appears that Paul released the footage to get the point across that he was willing and able to fight Rahman Jr. However, the leaked sparring footage may have left a very different impression.
In recent years Jake Paul has been touting himself as a boxing virtuoso. While he may not have been facing the best competition, he still was able to acquit himself well inside the squared circle. But most of his bouts have been against retired mixed martial artists or competitors who have never stepped foot in a boxing ring before. This raised the question on if Paul was legitimate or not. Many were hoping to get the answer to that question when his latest bout with Tommy Fury was booked. Unfortunately, Fury had to pull out of the bout.
Despite this turn of events, a replacement fighter was picked and given the opportunity to face off against Jake Paul. That fighter was none other than Hasim Rahman Jr., a former sparring partner of Paul and a professional heavyweight boxer.
Leading up to the about Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr. traded some harsh words and tough talk. The fans and media ate it up and it appeared we’d be getting another grudge match to replace the Paul-Fury beef. Most of all we’d get the opportunity to see Paul face a legitimate test in Rahman Jr.
Sparring Footage
Ahead of their clash, talk of a sparring video between the two was addressed several times. Jake Paul insisted that he did well in the sparring while Hasim Rahman Jr. said he was taking it easy on him. Paul has since released the footage on his YouTube channel in hopes of proving his point.
But the move could have just backfired. Take a look at the sparring footage below and judge for yourself.
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From what can be gleaned from this footage, it appears that Jake Paul was taking the sparring seriously. Hasim Rahman Jr. on the other hand appeared to be going easy on the YouTube star. This was no full-blooded sparring as Paul suggested. In fact, it backs Rahman Jr. and his claim that he wasn’t going one hundred percent.
While Jake Paul may have thought this a brilliant chess move, it may have just made him look delusional in the eyes of many fans. Hasim Rahman Jr. took his time in the sparring, didn’t punch with full speed or power and ultimately looked as if he was helping Paul out.
This turn of events adds fuel to the fire and may get people excited to see Jake Paul fight Hasim Rahman Jr. at a future date. While that remains to be seen, one thing is indeed certain: releasing this footage may have lowered Paul’s stock and upped Rahman Jr.’s significantly.
What do you think of the sparring footage of Jake Paul and Hasim Rahman Jr.?
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News and Editorial Writer at Generation Iron, Jonathan Salmon is a writer, martial arts instructor, and geek culture enthusiast. Check out his YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Sound Cloud for in-depth MMA analysis.
Nick Walker Discusses Facing Big Ramy In 2022 Olympia: “It’s Going To Be A Good Battle Between Me And Him”
Nick Walker admits that Big Ramy will win if he comes in shredded.
Big Ramy has won the previous two Olympia competitions and will enter the 2022 event as the favorite once again. The Men’s Open division is extremely top heavy, which makes for an entertaining show. If there is a mass monster that can compete with Big Ramy this year, it could be Nick Walker, if all goes right.
Walker turned in an extremely impressive rookie season and has built a championship physique at a young age. He won the 2021 New York Pro and followed that up with a victory at the Arnold Classic. Just two weeks later, Walker finished fifth at his first Olympia competition. He was unhappy with this finish and vowed for a better performance in 2022.
Big Ramy recently shared a physique update as he weighs 337 pounds at this point of his training. He will be the favorite to lift the Sandow Trophy once again and it is always interesting to think about competitors who could jump him on the score card.
Nick Walker Preparing For Battle Against Big Ramy
Nick Walker joined Fouad Abiad on Bro Chat to discuss Big Ramy’s physique update, along with his current progress in the gym. Walker believes that he can make a jump into the top two and even challenge Big Ramy for the title.
“I’m in pretty good shape for being 300. Listen, if this is going to go how I think it’s going to go… it’s going to be a good battle between me and him,” Walker said.
Big Ramy and his team admitted that his training was not up to par heading into the 2021 Olympia — and he was still able to best the competition because of his sheer size. Shortly after winning in October, Big Ramy returned to the gym to begin preparing for the 2022 event. Entering December, Big Ramy will have over a year of training under his belt.
Nick Walker admits that Ramy will “probably” win his third consecutive title if he shows up shredded.
“Okay, well he looks really fu***g good. He didn’t train last year that much and then he showed up at Olympia not as good as the year before. Now, it seems to me that he’s staying very consistent. If he comes in shredded, he’s probably going to win again. If he comes in even slightly off, he can be open to anyone.”
Nick Walker continues to give credit to Big Ramy for his posing and current look of his physique.
“His front double is really good. If those are recent updates, he looks very good.”
Nick Walker has a chance to improve upon his finish from 2021. He is one of the top competitors in the world and will continue to show it come December. Can he take down Big Ramy? There is no doubt that he is one of few who has a chance to accomplish this feat.
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Fitness Star Jesse James West Takes On Challenge Of Living Like Liver King For 50 Hours
Jesse James West chronicled his journey with Liver King.
Jesse James West has taken on many challenges, both in fitness and other areas. It is safe to say that he has never done anything like taking on the lifestyle of Liver King. Well, that is what he did in his most recent venture.
West joined Liver King for a couple days and decided to take the time to live like he does. This means adapting all ancestral traits that Brian Johnson has used in his diet, workout, and living situation. Liver King has become a sensation because of his shredded physique that he has built using his different ways of life. This includes a diet of raw meats and crazy workouts.
Jesse James West is a fitness star who has built a huge following on social media. He has attempted different fitness challenges to see if he could improve his physique even further. The days of living the nine ancestral traits with Liver King began with a typical meal of raw meats.
Raw Meat Plate
Liver King has been on many podcasts and done many interviews since bursting onto the scene. He likes to bring some raw meats to the hosts of the shows he appears on. This includes Logan Paul, who struggled to eat some of the meat.
Johnson put together a plate for West to try. There were many types of raw meats, including testicles, pizzle, and bone marrow.
“Who needs vegetables when you can get down on testicles? We got pizzle, which is penis. We got liver and we got some fresh bone marrow,” Liver King explained.
Jesse James West admitted that the meats were “not bad.” The bull penis that they were eating is cooked so it is not too chewy. Following the meal, the two hit an ancestral-style workout that Liver King likes to do.
Liver King Leads Jesse James West Through Intense Core Workout
Liver King has also become known for his insane workouts that the typical person does not think to do.
“This is what I call the simulated successful hunt. We’re going to do 150, 200, 300 GHC sit ups and then we can eat whatever we want.” Liver King said.
Before hitting some core workouts, Liver King usually decides to put himself through a 24-hour fast. Once the workout was over, West asked about hygiene when living these traits. Johnson explained how the armpits help detox the body by dispelling sweat.
“There’s no point in showering. I’ve not used soap or shampoo in a very long time. I use soap on my hands, but I don’t use any of that other stuff. I’ve not used that other stuff for over a decade.” Liver King explained.
The duo moves onto a meal of shark while discussing what is in store for the rest of the day. West expresses that this workout was no joke.
“I can’t flex my abs. That was one of the hardest core workouts I’ve ever done,” West said.
Sleeping
Liver King and Jesse James West wrapped up their day with wake surfing. Once the day was over, it was time to prepare for bed, which included blue light glasses.
“Two hours before bed. They block the blue light. Yeah, and then you know, probably at 10:30 or 11, I’m going to turn the electricity off.” Liver Queen said to West.
The next day consisted of “The Barbarian” workout that Liver King has made famous. This is a workout that includes wearing a 70-pound backpack and 20-pound ankle weights while holding 70-pound kettlebells and pulling a 120 pound sled for one mile.
Jesse James West completed the workout in an hour and 16 minutes. This was before Liver King was able to finish. Following the insane workout, the two downed some raw eggs. The final meal the two shared was roasted boar, bone marrow, liver, potatoes, and New York strip steaks.
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PNBA Alondra Chatman’s 2022 Natural Olympia Training Update
2x Figure Natural Olympia champ Alondra Chatman shares the tweak she’s making in her training to prepare for 2022 Natural Olympia.
Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) athlete Alondra Chatman plans to have another big year. Chatman is a 2x Natural Olympia champ and is in the works to retain her title this year. Alondra Chatma is the reigning 2021 Natural Olympia champ of the Figure division. She’s also a multi-media athlete with a contract with Generation Iron, Iron Man Magazine, and International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/PNBA. After getting in touch with Chatman, she told us she had started training for the upcoming 2022 Natural Olympia and updated us on her training. Chatman said:
“I’m starting my training for the 2022 Natural Olympia. I’ll be doing a 5-6 week build phase – less cardio, a few more calories but keeping nutrition strict. Then cutting down for the stage thereafter.”
Alondra Chaman plans to incorporate more calories and less cardio in her prep for the upcoming Natural Olympia show. Her training tweak will likely have the reigning champ come in with a fuller look, displaying more dense muscle. Alondra Chatman has had a successful year thus far. She was the winner of the Pro Figure division winner at the 2022 INBA PNBA Pro/Am International Iron Man Magazine Championships show in Hermosa Beach, CA, at the end of July.
Natural Olympia and Figure Division
Natural Olympia is the year’s last show for the INBA PNBA league in Las Vegas, NV, from November 10-13, 2022. It’s the biggest show in natural bodybuilding, and elite competitors from many countries put their blood, sweat, and tears into this event. The competition is fierce, but the camaraderie is amiable.
Athletes compete for a chance to make their countries proud, taking home a medal and earning a chance to win significant cash and prizes. Last year’s prize was a Harley-Davidson, which Philip Ricardo Jr. was lucky to take home.
There are many categories for competitors, and Chatman is in the Figure class. Since muscle mass is imperative to the judge’s eye, it’s likely why Chatman has increased her caloric intake and lowered her cardio. She wants to appear on stage bigger than she did this past year.
Although the top competitors in the women’s Figure division hold a solid amount of muscle on their frames, they don’t contain as much muscle as the Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique divisions. However, Figure athletes will be more muscular than bikini athletes.
Alondra Chatman on Appearing in Love Lies Bleeding
Besides training for Natural Olympia, Alondra Chatman has other exciting things on the horizon. Alondra Chatman is one of three INBA PNBA athletes selected for the upcoming bodybuilding movie starring Kristen Steward, Ed Davis, and Dave Franco, Love Lies Bleeding. She expressed:
“I’m just back from shooting for the Love Lies Bleeding movie in New Mexico this past week. That was awesome. I’ll play a bodybuilder in an 80’s bodybuilding show. I really enjoyed this experience and look forward to being in front of the camera again soon!”
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Method Man Benches 315 Pounds For Five Reps, Continues Physique Transformation
Method Man is improving his physique and adding strength along the way.
Method Man might be known for his work as a member of Wu-Tang Clan but he is beginning to make waves for his fitness journey. Method Man, who’s real name is Clifford Smith Jr., has transformed his physique and is continuing to build his strength in many ways. Recently, he shared a video on social media completing five reps with 315 pounds on bench press.
Smith Jr. was part of one of the best hip-hop groups of all-time. Wu-Tang Clan had a unique sound that transformed the genre during its time. To this day, the group remains extremely influential for artists and is remembered for its incredible work.
At 51 years old, Method Man has found a love for the gym and is building an impressive physique. He has also started a sportswear fashion brand called Tical Athletics. He has promoted the brand’s clothes and supplements on social media showing off his lifts.
“5 reps 315‼️KILLER BEE PRE OUT ? WWW.TICALATHLETICS.COM”
He has also been seen sharing videos in the gym completing different exercises, such as squats and dumbbell press. It is clear that his passion for fitness is something that he is taking seriously.
Method Man Looks Strong In Workout Videos
Method Man has been an inspiration and motivator for many in the hip-hop game for years now. In the gym, he is looking to accomplish the same goal.
In his recent video, Method Man completes five slow reps with strong form. He was able to push through the fifth and final rep, despite a bit of a struggle. The final rep is the most important as lifters push through a bit of adversity against the weight. That is what Method Man can be seen doing here.
In other videos, the hip-hop star can be seen completing reps of dumbbell presses with weight up to 120 pounds. He has been able to rep the heavy weights in both standard and incline form.
Method Man has dedicated himself to transforming his physique and that is what has happened. He has been using his strength to do so and that is only going to improve with more training.
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2022 Shaw Classic Results: Trey Mitchell Wins Back-To-Back Titles
Trey Mitchell defeated Brian Shaw in the finals of the 2022 Shaw Classic.
The 2022 Shaw Classic took place over the weekend in Loveland, CO. Brian Shaw continued to improve the show that he promotes and had a loaded lineup of some of the top strongmen in the world. Shaw was able to make another run to the final event but fell to Trey Mitchell for the second consecutive year.
Mitchell was able to win his second consecutive Shaw Classic title. He finished one point better than Shaw while Mitchell Hooper finished third. There were some new events and this brought excitement to the event in Colorado.
Below, you can find the full breakdown of each event from the 2022 Shaw Classic.
2022 Shaw Classic: Final Standings
Trey Mitchell – 100.5 points
Brian Shaw – 99.5 points
Mitchell Hooper – 95 points
Oleksii Novikov – 79 points
Maxime Boudreault – 69.5 points
Kevin Faires – 68 points
Aivars Smaukstelis – 67 points
Evan Singleton – 60.5 points
Konstantine Janashia – 52 points
Žydrūnas Savickas – 48.5 points
Bobby Thompson – 42 points (withdrew)
Gabriel Peña – 39 points
Gabriel Rheaume – 36.5 points
Jerry Pritchett – 28 points
Luke Stoltman – 1 point (withdrew)
2022 Shaw Classic Event Breakdown
Hummer Tire Deadlift
The opening event of the show was the Hummer Tire Deadlift. This is a former event from the Arnold Strongman Classic and Shaw brought it over to his event. This event is about setting a max number, which Oleksii Novikov did all-time. He was able to set a new world record with a 549kg (1,210lb) lift.
Oleksii Novikov – 549 kilograms
Gabriel Peña – 522 kilograms
Trey Mitchell – 499 kilograms
Mitchell Hooper – 476 kilograms
Bobby Thompson – 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
Konstantine Janashia – 476 kilograms (T-fifth)
Brain Shaw – 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
Kevin Faires – 431 kilograms (T-seventh)
Evan Singleton – 408 kilograms
Aivars Smaukstelis – 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Gabriel Rheaume – 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Žydrūnas Savickas – 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Jerry Pritchett – 408 kilograms (T-10th)
Maxime Boudreault – No Lift
Luke Stoltman – No Lift
Bag Over Bag
The bag toss took place never. Athletes were asked to toss eight bags varying in weight from 22kg to 29kg. They must clear a 15-foot bar when tossing each bag. If there was a tie, the competitors who finished all eight bags in the fastest time would be crowned the winner. Mitchell and Shaw were the only competitors to finish all eight bags, with Mitchell finishing four seconds better.
Trey Mitchell – Eight bags in 47.4 seconds
Brian Shaw – Eight bags in 51.12 seconds
Maxime Boudreault – Seven bags
Aivars Smaukstelis – Six bags
Oleksii Novikov – Six bags
Bobby Thompson – Six bags
Konstantine Janashia – Six bags
Evan Singleton – Five bags
Mitchell Hooper – Five bags
Gabriel Peña – Four bags
Žydrūnas Savickas – Three bags
Jerry Pritchett – Three bags
Kevin Faires – Two bags
Gabriel Rheaume – Two bags
Luke Stoltman – Two bags
Super Yoke
The next event on the first day of the competition was the yoke. The behemoth weighed 506kg (1,117lb) and strongmen had to carry it 60 feet in the fastest time possible. If athletes did not finish all 60 feet, they would be scored on distance. Hooper proved dominant in this event and finished by over four seconds better than the rest of the field.
Mitchell Hooper – 11.06 seconds
Konstantine Janashia – 15.67 seconds
Oleksii Novikov – 16.49 seconds
Trey Mitchell – 17.07 seconds
Evan Singleton – 17.59 seconds
Brian Shaw – 18.56 seconds
Bobby Thompson – 18.59 seconds
Aivars Smaukstelis – 22.4 seconds
Kevin Faires – 22.7 seconds
Žydrūnas Savickas – 27.1 seconds
Jerry Pritchett – 27.2 seconds
Maxime Boudreault – 43.21 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume – Did Not Finish
Gabriel Peña – Did Not Finish
Circus Dumbbell For Reps
The dumbbell weighed 110kg (242lb) and athletes had to lift it up to the shoulder and lock out above the head. Once the strongmen were given the signal, they could return the dumbbell to the ground and attempt another rep. Whoever completed the most reps in 75 seconds would win the event. Novikov came into this event as the favorite and was able to win, completing eight reps.
Oleksii Novikov – eight reps
Trey Mitchell – six reps
Mitchell Hooper – five reps (T-third)
Brian Shaw – five reps (T-third)
Bobby Thompson – five reps (T-third)
Evan Singleton – four reps (T-sixth)
Aivars Smaukstelis – three reps (T-seventh)
Gabriel Rheaume – three reps (T-seventh)
Kevin Faires – two reps (T-ninth)
Maxime Boudreault – two reps (T-ninth)
Konstantine Janashia – zero reps
Gabriel Peña – Did Not Attempt
Žydrūnas Savickas – Did Not Attempt
Jerry Pritchett – Did Not Attempt
Log Press Medley
There was a breakdown of four events each day. The log press began the second day of the Shaw Classic where lifters chose their weight and had 90 seconds to complete reps. The weights ranged from 172, 186, and 200kg. Mitchell was the only competitor to complete a rep with the 200kg log and he did it for a double.
Trey Mitchell – 200 kilograms for two reps
Brian Shaw – 186 kilograms for two reps
Oleksii Novikov – 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Maxime Boudreault – 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Mitchell Hooper – 186 kilograms for one rep (T-third)
Kevin Faires – 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Aivars Šmaukstelis – 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Žydrūnas Savickas – 172 kilograms for two reps (T-sixth)
Bobby Thompson – No Lift
Evan Singleton – No Lift
Gabriel Rheaume – No Lift
Konstantine Janashia – No Lift
Jerry Pritchett – No Lift
Gabriel Peña – No Lift
Medley
The medley consisted of two parts — a 363kg (800lb) frame walked 60 feet and an arm-over-arm pull of 318kg (700lb). This was a timed event with competitors who did not finish being scored on distance or height of pull. Maxime Boudreault edge out Evan Singleton to win the event, with Kevin Faires rounding out the top three of competitors who finished under 30 seconds.
Maxime Boudreault – 24.29 seconds
Evan Singleton – 26.32 seconds
Kevin Faires – 27.65 seconds
Brian Shaw – 30.62 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume – 37 seconds
Mitchell Hooper – 39.68 seconds
Konstantine Janashia – 44.3 seconds
Jerry Pritchett – Did Not Finish
Žydrūnas Savickas – Did Not Finish
Aivars Smaukstelis – Did Not Finish
Gabriel Peña – Did Not Finish
Trey Mitchell – Did Not Finish
Oleksii Novikov – Did Not Finish
Car Leg Press
The car leg press was a big point of discussion leading up to the event. The car weighed 839kg (1,850lb) and competitors had 90 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Hooper impressed with seven reps but was bested by Shaw, who completed eight reps to win the event.
Brian Shaw – eight reps
Mitchell Hooper – seven reps
Trey Mitchell – five reps
Žydrūnas Savickas – five reps (T-fourth)
Kevin Faires – four reps (T-fourth)
Aivars Šmaukstelis – three reps (T-sixth)
Evan Singleton – three reps (T-sixth)
Maxime Boudreault – two reps
Oleksii Novikov – one rep
Gabriel Rheaume – zero reps (T-10th)
Konstantine Janashia – zero reps (T-10th)
Jerry Pritchett – zero reps (T-10th)
Gabriel Peña – Did Not Attempt
Atlas Stones
The final event of the competition was a classic in strongman — Atlas Stones. The five stones varied in weight from 159kg to 204kg. This event was head-to-head where competitors would line up against another and have 60 seconds to lift all stones onto a platform.
This was the final event that determined the overall winner. Shaw and Mitchell lined up as the final pair.
Trey Mitchell – five in 25.0 seconds
Brian Shaw – five in 29.2 seconds
Mitchell Hooper – five in 35.1 seconds
Gabriel Peña – five 42.99 seconds
Maxime Boudreault – four in 17.3 seconds
Kevin Faires – four in 25.3 seconds
Konstantine Janashia – four in 27.1 seconds
Aivars Smaukstelis – four in 34.7 seconds
Gabriel Rheaume – four in 41.8 seconds
Jerry Pritchett – three stones
Žydrūnas Savickas – three stones
Oleksii Novikov – three stones
Evan Singleton – one stone
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