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Tom Stoltman Smashes a 500-kg (1,102.3-lb) 18-Inch Deadlift In Training
Tom Stoltman is already regarded as one of the strongest men in history, but he has his own set of events that suit him better than others. Tom is now concentrating his efforts on becoming a master of all Strongman events. Thus, he is now progressing in many areas of his physicality, with the most […]
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Tom Stoltman Smokes Massive 1,763.7-lb (800-kg) Leg Press for Reps in Prep for Shaw Classic
British strongman Tom Stoltman has established his place as an elite strength athlete with two World’s Strongest Man titles under his belt. However, he was disappointed to lose his title three months ago. So, he is now dedicated more than ever to claim some more prestigious titles, and his feats in training are a proof of that. In a recent post made on Instagram, Stoltman smoked a massive 1,763.7-pound (800-kilogram) leg press for reps in prep for the 2023 Shaw Classic.
Tom Stoltman, one-half of the prolific Stoltman brothers, grew up with a passion for soccer in his younger years. After his brother Luke won the Scotland’s Strongest Man (SSM) competition, Tom decided to start lifting weights and follow in his footsteps. His potential was evident from the start as he won his debut competition. He made waves across the regional circuit and placed runner-up behind Luke at the 2015 SSM.
Tom Stoltman rose to prominence for his insane feats of strength after turning in an impressive performance at the 2017 UK’s Strongest Man, where he took the silver medal. He earned his qualification for the World’s Strongest Man the same year and scored his first SSM win in 2018. Tom created history by becoming the first Scotsman to win the World’s Strongest Man title in 2021.
Stoltman left the fans stunned with his unreal strength by crushing a huge 749.6-lb (340-kg) axle deadlift for 10 reps while gearing up for the 2022 Britain’s Strongest Man in Feb. 2022. His hard work paid off as he handily dispatched the competition to win the top prize. He followed up by successfully defending the WSM title in May 2022. Following the victory, Stoltman declared his ambitions to win six trophies and become the winningest athlete in the history of Strongman.
In Jul. 2022, Tom and Luke took on the massive 20,000-calorie breakfast challenge. The pair ordered the entire menu and devoured six big meals to fulfill their appetite.
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Tom Stoltman was set to participate in the 2022 Shaw Classic but ended up withdrawing from the show at the last minute last August. He explained there were errors in completing paperwork for travel for his wife, and he did not want to go without her. Although he looked for other solutions, he ultimately decided to skip the contest. He also opened up on his plans to score a 505-kg (1,113.3-lb) deadlift after the 2023 WSM.
Tom, also known as ‘The Albatross’, gave fans a look into his grueling shoulders workout last September. He went through a high-volume training routine to enhance his conditioning in the off-season.
Stoltman was then seen in action at the 2023 WSM, which took place Apr. 19-23 in South Carolina. He was looking to score a historic three-peat against a stacked lineup. He won two events in the Finals but could not do enough to edge out Canadian strongman Mitchell Hooper. In the end, Hooper won gold and Stoltman took second place. He was last seen competing at the 2023 Giants Live Strongman Classic, where he also finished in second-place, but this time behind Evan Singleton.
Tom Stoltman Smokes Massive 1,763.7-lb (800-kg) Leg Press for Reps in Prep for Shaw Classic
In a recent Instagram post, Tom Stoltman crushed a huge 1,763.7-pound (800-kilogram) leg press for reps while in prep for the upcoming 2023 Shaw Classic. One of the events at this competition will be the Car Leg Press. So, Tom hopes that the standard variation of this exercise will have a proper carryover to what will be featured in the competition.
He used bands to perform the lift and incorporated pauses to amp up the intensity. He completed the reps smoothly with proper technique. Tom is probably also lured by the fact that the winner of the 2023 Shaw Classic will be crowned as “The Strongest Man On Earth”. This will be the first time that the Shaw Classic is giving this title away, since Brian got the trademark from Paul Ohl not too long ago.
“A 800kg plus leg press with bands and pauses!” Stoltman wrote. “This took my soul. Prepping hard for @theshawclassic.”
The 2023 Shaw Classic is scheduled for Aug. 19-20 in Loveland, Colorado. It will mark Shaw’s final competition and will be a true festival of strength. Tom Stoltman will be looking to claim the title for the first time and cement his place in Strongman history.
Based on the latest update, it’s clear Tom Stoltman is determined to get back in the winning column when he returns to action in under a month.
Published: 23 July, 2023 | 2:21 PM EDT
Tom Stoltman Reacts To Second Place Finish at 2023 WSM: ‘I Gave Everything I Had This Year’
The past two years in Strongman were defined by just a few names, the most notable being Tom Stoltman. The Scottish athlete was crowned as the World’s Strongest Man in both 2021 and 2022, joining the elite club of those who have managed to defend their title. In addition, Tom Stoltman was aiming to win his third consecutive title at the 2023 World’s Strongest Man contest, which took place on April 19-23, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This would make him the first athlete with three wins in a row since Magnús Ver Magnússon achieved the same in 1991. However, Tom came just short of the title this year, having to satisfy himself with a second-place finish.
Tom Stoltman was fired up going into the finals of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man, as the scheduled events looked great for him. So, finishing day one of the finals, which featured the Shield Carry, Deadlift, and Fingal’s Fingers, Tom sat in second place, just one point behind Mitchell Hooper. This seemed like a perfect situation for Tom Stoltman, since the second day of the finals was supposed to feature the events which are in his favor.
The second day of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals started with the Max Dumbbell event. This was the worst out of the three events for Tom, but he still had some hope. Mitchell Hooper, his rival, has previously displayed quite poor performances in this event. Therefore, it was expected that Tom would place higher than him this time around. However, in a shocking and amazing display, Hooper tied for first place in the event, while Tom got stuck in a four-man tie for third place. Due to this, Hooper extended the lead to 4 points.
Tom Stoltman still had hope, as the second event was the Bus Pull, which usually suits the bigger guys like Tom better than those of Hooper’s build. In turn, Tom performed extremely well, beating six of the athletes with two more yet to come. However, in an unbelievable turn of events, Evan Singleton clocked the exact same time of 32.27 seconds and Tom once again had to share points. In addition, Hooper once again surprised everyone and won his fourth event of the 2023 World’s Strongest Man finals.
The final event was the Atlas Stones, Tom Stolmans’s dearest event. However, even though everyone knew that Tom was going to win, it was almost impossible to catch up on Hopper’s lead of 5.5 points. Hooper also put in a great performance, winning the competition overall as well.
Tom Stoltman’s 2023 World’s Strongest Man Performance
Qualifying
Loading Race: 5 in 43.84 s (Second-Place)
Deadlift Machine: 6 reps (Tied-Second)
Log Ladder: 5 in 41.56 s (First-Place)
Conan’s Wheel: 598 ° (Sixth-Place)
Kettlebell Toss: 6 in 21.99 s (Third-Place)
Stone-Off: 3 stones (Won / Qualified)
Finals
Reign Shield Carry: 63.15 m (Second-Place)
Knaack Deadlift: 6 reps (Fifth-Place)
Fingal’s Fingers: 5 in 39.36 s (First-Place)
Max Dumbbell: 132 kg (Tied-Third)
Bus Pull: 32.27 s (Tied-Second)
Atlas Stones: 5 in 33.26 s (First-Place)
Related: Exclusive: Tom Stoltman Believes He Could Win Six WSM Titles to Become The Winningest Strongman Ever
Despite the fact that Tom Stoltman did not win his third title this year, he is still satisfied with what he has accomplished. This was his fourth podium placement in the final four years, but it is even more special since many people doubted him after the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic.
“I gave everything I had this year! Hitting the big dumbbell was a personal goal for myself and been consistent throughout. I’m very proud.”
Tom Stoltman has previously talked about his goals for the future, which include a 505-kilogram (1,113.3-pound) deadlift, as well as more WSM titles. It’s uncertain what path his career will take in the future, but we hope that losing his WSM title doesn’t have a negative impact on him.
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Published: 25 April, 2023 | 9:28 AM EDT
Tom Stoltman Shares Workout To Build Strength And Size In Shoulders
Two-time World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman knows how to add size in his shoulders.
Tom Stoltman is the reigning two-time World’s Strongest Man. He won his first title in 2021 and successfully defended his title at this year’s competition. Stoltman continues to put together different workouts and this includes a shoulder workout to build size and strength.
Stoltman announced that he would not be competing during the 2022 Rogue Invitational. During his down time, Stoltman continues to train in order to keep his strength at an elite level.
On Monday, Stoltman shared a video on The Stoltman Brothers YouTube page displaying this new workout.
Tom Stoltman Focused On Reps This Offseason
Tom, along with his bother Luke Stoltman, have become two of the top competitors in the world. When training for strongman, Tom Stoltman usually focuses on strength but he has been working on reps this offseason.
“I think what we are doing in the off-season is so much harder as well, we do a lot of rep stuff. I keep a lot of volume when I am doing pressing, because that is how I keep strength and build muscle.”
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A post shared by Tom Stoltman (The Albatross) (@tomstoltmanofficial)When performing standing overhead presses, Stoltman increased the weight each time. This varied from 220.5 pounds to 264.5 pounds by the final set. Stoltman continued to use this format over the course of the workout and it was taking a toll.
Tom Stoltman combined upright dumbbell rows with a standing dumbbell press to add a bit more tension. The final exercise was tricep extensions. Following the workout, Stoltman explained how he is focused on condoning his muscles.
“Obviously I am not conditioned to compete, but I am getting more conditioned with my shoulders and stuff. It’s a lot of high-rep stuff, a lot of lactic acid build-up.”
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WATCH: The Stoltman Brothers Attack A 20,000-Calorie Breakfast Challenge
The Stoltman brothers took down a meal that only strongmen could handle.
The different diet plans that athletes use are always amazing to see. Whether it is basketball or football, all athletes train and eat their meals in different ways. When it comes to bodybuilding and strongman, these diets take on a new meaning. The Stoltman Brother took down a breakfast challenge that show what these athletes can really put down.
Both Tom and Luke Stoltman sat down at the Hillhead Cafe in Tornagrain, Scotland looking to eat everything on the breakfast menu — and they did. The brothers made sure to order one of everything on the menu and it added up to around 20,000 calories.
The Stoltman Brothers were the first to try the menu from some of the best cooks in the world. The impressive feat of eating began strong for the brothers but you can see the difficulty as they continued on in the video.
So, What Did The Stoltman Brothers Eat?
The long morning of eating for Tom and Luke Stoltman began with a vegetarian bowl made of granola, yogurt, summer berries, and lemon curd. This menu item is known as the Summer Breakfast Bowl. The Stoltman Brothers followed this up with buttermilk pancakes made of smoked bacon, soft cheese, blueberries and topped with maple syrup.
“I think these are the best pancakes I have ever had,” Luke Stoltman said.
The meal continued with fish and eggs. It was a highland salmon mixed with avocado, scrambled eggs, and dill.
“Calorie wise, I think this menu probably equates to around 20,000 calories. I think we can do it. So far, I am feeling good,” Luke Stoltman said.
At this point, there were two meals left for the Stoltman Brothers. The penultimate meal was the “Tornagrain.” This was made up of black pudding, packed eggs, mushrooms, and bacon. The full recipe was not disclose. Finally, Tom and Luke Stoltman enjoyed the sharing platter. This was made up of two bowls of oats with strawberries, pancakes, and granola bars with raspberries.
The Stoltman Brothers continue to be two of the top strongmen in the world and it is because of their dedication and preparation to the sport. With insane meals like this one, it is clear that they have plenty of calories coming in to feed the machines.
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Tom Stoltman, Martins Licis and More Train Intensely for Arnold Strongman Classic
Tom Stoltman, Martins Licis, and more look strong in their prep for the Arnold Strongman Classic.
Tom Stoltman, Luke Stoltman, Martins Licis, and Rob Kearney are all looking strong ahead of the Arnold Strongman Classic. Each of these competitors are pushing themselves hard to take top honors at the ASC in March.
Strongman competitors are truly the strongest beings on the planet. The feats they’re able to accomplish are nothing short of extraordinary. They are able to show their strength and their might in a host of different tests of superhuman ability. The ability of these athletes to do the nigh impossible is truly something to behold.
The best strongman competitors in the world are set to prove their strength at the Arnold Strongman Classic. The list of competitors include the 2021 World’s Strongest Man Tom Stoltman, his brother Luke Stoltman, and 2019 World’s Strongest Man Martins Licis just to name a few. Each man is prepping their hardest to bring their best to the ASC.
Luke and Tom Stoltman
The brothers Luke and Tom Stoltman are revving up their training and are lifting some serious numbers. The two recently did some impressive deadlift training.
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Martins Licis
2019 World’s Strongest Man is also pushing himself harder than ever. Licis hasn’t competed for some time now, but if his training is any indication he hasn’t lost one step. We’ll now get to see Licis face off against fellow World’s Strongest Man champion Tom Stoltman. In preparation for the clash Licis is pull out all the stops, squatting a massive 836lbs.
Squatting three times a week is fun ? 836lbs (380kg). Felt light. Moved slow.
Rob Kearney
Not to be outdone Rob Kearney is also pushing himself hard in prep for the Arnold Strongman Classic. Kearney like Martins Licis squatted over 800lbs and looked impressive in doing so.
Squats are still feeling great!! 810lbs (368kg) for a solid 3 reps. Using the Duffalo Bar to save the elbows a little bit as we ramp things up and start lifting heavy!!!
Each of these competitors are looking strong ahead of the Arnold Strongman Classic. Who will be victorious? We’ll just have to wait for March to see.
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WATCH: Tom Stoltman Accidentally Breaks Gym Wall During 2021 Training Session
Tom Stoltman was training with his brother, Luke, and Eddie Hall at the time.
Strongman competitions feature many different ways for competitors to show off their brute strength. One we have not seen is the athlete taking down a wall. This is what happened when Tom Stoltman joined his brother, Luke Stoltman, and Eddie Hall for a training session back in 2021.
A recent video has gained popularity from a training session involving this trio. They were preparing for the 2021 Britain’s Strongest Man Competition at the time. This video can be found on the Giants Live STRONGMAN YouTube page. The session includes four major workouts but the highlight of the video was Tom Stoltman breaking a wall at the gym.
Hall explained that they were not training using full competition weight because it was more important to get the proper motions down. This was a session involving form but the strongmen still lift much more than the average person.
The final leg of their session involved a 90kg tire. Following his turn, Stoltman let the tire go but was too close to the wall. The impact of the tire hitting the wall left a big crack in it. To make matters worse, Stoltman was unable to beat his brother in the loading session.
“Tom, I wouldn’t be angry at you for this mate but you didn’t even beat Luke. You got one second less,” Eddie Hall joked.
“I think Tom going for the wall like a juggernaut has put a little bit of a damper on the session.”
All three competitors have made major strides since this session. Tom Stoltman is the reigning World’s Strongest Man while Luke Stoltman won the 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man competition. Eddie Hall has returned from a triceps injury and is continuing to work his way to the boxing ring.
The Stoltman Brothers are already in line to compete at two major events. First, they will be present during the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic, which will take place from Mach 3-6 in Columbus. Next, they are slated to compete at the 2022 Shaw Classic on Aug. 13-14 in Loveland, CO.
This is an old video but there is still plenty of entertainment value to it. Both Tom and Luke Stoltman continue to be huge names in powerlifting and will continue to build their legacy with a busy 2022.
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Tom Stoltman To Miss 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man
Tom Stoltman will miss the competition because of complications with COVID-19.
Tom Stoltman has become a true force in powerlifting. He won the World’s Strongest Man competition earlier in the year and had a chance to show what he can do on another big stage. It was recently announced that Stoltman will miss some time because of COVID-19.
Stoltman has a YouTube page with his brother, Luke, and this is where he shared the announcement that he will no longer take part in the 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man competition. He has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be forced to miss some time competing.
“I got COVID yesterday, so on Thursday. I’ve now got it, Thursday night. So for safety I will not be competing during the weekend. I feel like for me, it’s just a cold,” Tom Stoltman said.
“We’re going to try and stay safe, and then we’re going to be there in Scotland. I have to quarantine until Wednesday or Thursday next week, so I still have a lot of time to train for Scotland. For me, it’s beneficial because I didn’t have the best prep for Europe’s anyway… Sorry that I won’t be there. It’s out of my hands.”
This would have been Stoltman’s first competition since the World’s Strongest Man. There has been a lot of anticipation for his return but fans will have to wait a little longer.
Stolman was supposed to compete during the 2021 Shaw Classic but was one of five competitors to bow out — this includes his brother, Luke. Trey Mitchell ended up coming out on top in the event. He beat out some of the top competitors in the world and it is likely that Stoltman would have been near the top.
Tom Stoltman will not have his sites set on Scotland’s Strngest Man competition. This will take place on Sept. 19. This gives Scottish lifter plenty of time to recover from the virus and get back to where he needs to be to win an event.
While it is a shame that Stoltman will miss the upcoming event, he will be a main factor moving forward. There is no doubt that he will continue to be one of the major competitors in the world.
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WATCH: Tom Stoltman Laps A 300kg Atlas Stone
Strongman Tom Stoltman took another step toward accomplishing an incredible feat.
It is no surprise to see strongman Tom Stoltman attempting, and pulling off, something crazy with an Atlas stone. In a recent Instagram post, Stoltman is seen lapping a 300kg (661.4lb) stone — and he did it with ease.
The video continues with Stoltman explaining that this lift took place before the 2020 World’s Strongest Man competition. Stoltman made it clear that he wants to become the first person ever to load a 300kg stone. In the video, Stoltman makes the life look easy and that might make some question how difficult it actually is. To put it in perspective, it is unknown if a 300kg Atlas stone has ever been lifted off the ground before.
“300KG ATLAS STONE
Who is ready for history in 2022.A feat of strength that will be talked about for decades!!#stoltmanbrothers#worldstrongestman#stoltmanstrength #wr”
The Scottish strongman, known as the “King of Stones,” is no stranger to world records. He currently holds the Atlas stone record of 286kg (630.5lb). Since taking over this mark at the World’s Ultimate Strongman “Feats Of Strength”, Stoltman has been working his way up to the 300kg mark. Stoltman won the 2021 World’s Strongest Man and will attempt to go back-to-back at the 2022 competition. It is unknown if he will try to break his own record at the event.
In the video, Stoltman reveals that he believes he could lift a 310kg (683.4lb) stone with the right preparation for about three months. After watching his recent lift in rather casual clothing and what seemed to be minimal effort, it is hard to argue with his claim.
Tom Stoltman has had great success during the WSM competitions. He has appeared in four and has three top-five finishes. This includes coming in second in 2020, behind Oleksii Novikov, and his victory in 2021. There will be another chance to see something incredible during the 2022 competition.
We know that Stoltman has his eye on the 300kg lift but we will have to wait and see when he attempts to pull it off. One thing that is certain is that when Tom Stoltman steps up to an Atlas stone, there should be plenty of eyes on him.
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Brian Shaw, Tom Stoltman and Other Strongmen Predict Dustin Poirier vs Conor McGregor 3
Strongman competitors pick who they believe will win the third bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor.
The third bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor is upon us. Some UFC were able to catch up with some of the best strongman athletes in the world at the 2021 World’s Strongest Man competition. The competitors gave their predictions on who would win the trilogy at UFC 264.
This weekend will see the conclusion of a trilogy bout for the record books. Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor are set to face off for the third time, both fighters going one and one in this epic series of fights. McGregor took the first bout while Poirier got his revenge in the second. Now the two bitter rivals hope to settle the score once and for all at UFC 264.
Epic Rivalry
The first bout saw Conor McGregor using a fleet footed style, bouncing in and out of range, scoring power shots with pinpoint accuracy. Dustin Poirier had a handful of moments in that first bout, but ultimately it was McGregor who scored a devastating knockout over the future interim lightweight champion.
The rematch would come several years after their first meeting. Conor McGregor had since become a two division champion and one of the most recognized figures on the planet. Dustin Poirier would go on to become the interim lightweight champion after besting Max Holloway.
The second bout between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor was far different than the first. The first round saw McGregor landing some solid punches, likely winning him the round on all score cards. Despite that however, McGregor sustained significant damage to his legs from the powerful low kicks of Poirier. The second frame would see Poirier continue the assault to the legs that would cripple McGregor and lead to his rival landing solid boxing combinations. Poirier finished the fight, forcing a third meeting between himself and McGregor.
Now the time has arrived and everyone is weighing in on who will win the trilogy. That includes some of the strongest men on the planet. The UFC caught up with the competitors at the 2021 World’s Strongest Man and asked for some predictions. Below is a list of the competitors who gave their predictions.
The Predictions Are In
Terry Hollands – Conor McGregor
Travis Ortmayer – Dustin Poirier
Gavin Bilton – Conor McGregor
Tom Stoltman – Dustin Poirier
Oleksii Novikov – Dustin Poirier
Eddie Hall – Conor McGregor
Evan Singleton – Dustin Poirier
Maxime Boudreault – Conor McGregor
Luke Richardson – Dustin Poirier
JF Caron – Dustin Poirier
Brian Shaw – Dustin Poirier
Mikhail Shivlyakov – Conor McGregor
Zydrunas “Big Z” Zavickas – Conor McGregor
Brian Shaw himself has trained with Dustin Poirier in the past, so no surprise on who he was picking. It will certainly be interesting to see the outcome of the bout. With the strongman competitors favoring Poirier over Conor McGregor 7-6 it’ll be interesting to see who got it right.
Who do you think wins at UFC 264, Dustin Poirier or Conor McGregor?
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