Frank Mir grew up practicing mixed martial arts. Mir's strongman training was rigorous and tailored specifically for him by Mark Philippi of Philippi Sports Institute of Las Vegas, Nevada. Philippi developed a strongman training regimen that...
Strongman is a sport that involves competition in a variety of different feats of strength. The specific events vary from one competition to the next, but they all include lifting, carrying and throwing very heavy implements. Most commercial gyms...
Competitors in Strongman competitions perform incredible feats -- some men may flip tires weighing up to 900 pounds, use logs like barbells and move heavy stones. An exhilarating and lofty goal, Strongman training can increase your strength and...
Strongman competitions aren't only about brute strength. Individuals should train for endurance, power, speed and strength to take the prize. Pulling trucks, cars, or sleds, lifting up kegs and flipping tires takes maximum strength and tremendous...
A strongman is an athlete who performs feats of seemingly superhuman strength. They deadlift cars, move giant boulders and flip huge truck tires that would normally take two or three men to move. Strongmen develop this god-like strength by lifting...
There is growing interest in nontraditional fitness and strength-training methods, such as "functional fitness" and "strongman" methods. The necessity of whole body support in these training methods leads to greater overall demand on the body's...
Strongest Man competitors have a challenging sport. Unlike powerlifting, not just pure strength is required. Instead, strongman competitors have to have a blend of pure strength, cardio-respiratory fitness and overall athleticism to succeed. For...
Strongman training combines extreme intensity with extreme variety. As a strongman competitor, you might not know what events you must compete in until shortly before the competition, so in addition to strength, you must prepare for just about...
For the frugal athlete, or one who simply wants critical training equipment for all-around athleticism that is hard to find, farmer's walk handles are a good project. The heavy farmer's walk exercise improves the strength of your arms, shoulders...
Some strongmen say that diet is even more important than training because it can either boost or diminish your training capacity. Eat right and you'll be able to increase your strength, build your muscles and keep body fat at bay, say "Macrobolic...
Track and field athletes participating in the shot put and discus need more than just strong arms and shoulders, although these factors shouldn't be neglected. Shot and discus throwers also need to develop explosive power in their legs and...
While strength is not the only factor in putting the shot -- quickness, timing, coordination and balance also play key roles -- it is obviously a major ingredient in being able to propel the 16-pound ball -- women use an 8.8-pound shot put -- for...
The shot put and discus are two of the oldest field events in the sport of track and field. Both depend on explosive strength. However, it's not just muscle power that helps athletes dominate their sport. Shot putters and discus throwers also need...
The shot put, discus and javelin events in track and field are largely dependent on the strength, power and explosiveness of the competitor. To prepare for field events, you need to work on your strength and quickness. To improve throwing in all...
"Kettle balls" is another way of referring to kettlebells, the traditional Russian strongman's training tool turned fitness fad, which has since become a staple piece of exercise equipment. The term "kettle ball" might be due, at least in part,...
Tractor tire and kettlebell workouts can build strength and power through a versatile approach to exercise. Both tractor tires and kettlebells have the capability to perform a wide range of exercises to match your fitness level and overall goals....
The shoulder press is a compound movement that incorporates a variety of muscle groups in addition to the shoulder muscles and is one of the most productive exercises in any athlete's training regimen. Overhead presses can be performed in front of...
The American Council on Exercise named kettlebells as one of its top fitness trends in 2009. These workout aids are now a common sight in many gyms, CrossFit training studios and elite sports training facilities. The Kettlenetics program...
The seemingly simple kettlebell packs a big punch in the conditioning and calorie-burning world of fitness. The all-metal, or occasionally plastic-coated, kettlebell affords you the opportunity to tone, develop and strengthen your body, which in...
The kettlebell is a spherical metal or weighted plastic ball with an attached handle. A kettlebell can weigh more than 80 lbs., or as little as 8 lbs. If you are new to kettlebell workouts, even working out with a lighter weight kettlebell can be...
A kettlebell is a cast-iron weight with a handle that you can use for both cardiovascular and strength training. A kettlebell's traditional weight is 35 lb., although this can vary greatly. The calories you burn during kettlebell training depend...
Football requires the coordination of all your muscles working together. You need power and strength, especially during tackling, and also speed and agility to be able to sprint and maneuver through the opposing players. Former pro players at...
Escalating density training, or EDT, is a type of weight-training workout technique that involves performing exercises for a predetermined duration, rather than for a predetermined number of sets and repetitions. EDT was developed by fitness...
Kettlebells provide a tough workout that builds the hips, hamstrings, core and arms via dynamic moves that simultaneously engage multiple muscle groups. Strength is a premium quality in football. The potential for gaining a competitive edge from...
Improving grip strength can positively impact many athletes, in not only the quality of their workouts but also the results they achieve. A certain degree of grip strength is paramount for athletes competing in sports like rugby, tennis and rock...
Speed training helps develop the ability to reach a high velocity in a short period of time. Various training components affect speed -- including the types of training exercises, the firing frequency of muscle fibers and the number of muscle...
There is no need to leave your home to build strength, power, and muscle. Powerlifting and Strongman competitors have trained in their back yards and went on to compete at the world championship level, and you can follow in their footsteps. Using...
In the 19th century, bodybuilding was used to train performers in traveling strongman shows. One of the early famous bodybuilders was German Eugene Sandow, who promoted the sport through publications he founded. Since that time, training methods,...
