Training Tips

Revitalize Your Routine: Essential Recovery Strategies For Optimal Performance With John Gibb

January 15, 2025 |

Stretching, Cold Therapy, and Physiotherapy As a stone lifter and strongman pushing the limits of strength and performance, recovery is just as important as the training itself. At 38 years old, I’ve learned the hard way from playing football in my younger years, that taking care of my body is...

From Strength To Stone: Training For The Atlas Stone World Record With Nicola Ann Bennett

October 04, 2024 |

Following on from having had the honour of participating as a guest lifter at Scotland’s Strongest Man 2024, at the Glasgow SEC, this blog post covers the outline of my training for the attempt, in addition to some of my top tips for training and accessory work for stones, equipment...

Strongman Gym Bag Essentials for Beginners

September 10, 2024 |

If you are a regular at the gym and have been bulking up or getting shredded for a while now, we’re sure you have your own set of gym essentials. Even if you are fairly new to the Strongman routine, these essentials are good to have in your gym bag...

The Grip Mastery Series Part 2: Take Your Thick Bar Lifting Game To The Next Level With Sam Solomi

December 22, 2023 |

Next we are going to look at how to improve your ability to lift on a thicker bar. You might have an axle clean and press in your next competition, or you might have an axle deadlift as part of a medley and want to ditch the straps to gain...

The Grip Mastery Series Part 1: Unveiling The Secrets To Superior Pinch Strength With Sam Solomi

October 20, 2023 |

Part 1 of my series on grip strength will be focused on pinch strength or the ability to grasp objects between the thumb and fingers with force, and then lift them. In strength sports, you often see people lose their grip on implements. Whether it's a heavy deadlift slipping at...

Strongman Training for Powerlifters: Bridging the Gap

October 17, 2023 |

Introduction: When you think of powerlifting, the first thing that comes to mind are images of heavy squats, bench presses, and deadlifts. But what if we ventured outside the confines of the squat rack and introduced some strongman flair? Inspired by multi sport athletes, lets dive into the side of...

Embracing The Challenge: Choosing To Compete In Strength Training With Stella Higgins

October 06, 2023 |

We all know that strength training is a competitive sport that requires dedication, discipline, and hard work. Whether you are going for records or simply competing with yourself to get better. Competing in strength training can be a daunting task, but with the right mind set and preparation, you can...

Conquering the Legend: How to Lift the Dinnie Stones

September 22, 2023 |

Introduction: The Dinnie Stones, located in Potarch, Scotland, are not just rocks; they are a symbol of legendary strength and an enduring challenge for strength athletes worldwide. These two massive granite boulders, weigh in at an incredible 332.49kg/733lbs, the smaller stone weighs 144.47 kg (318.5 lbs) and the larger 188.02...

How To Stop Being Rubbish At Deadlifts With Beth Grace

August 21, 2023 |

Intro to myself - Hi! My name’s Bethany Grace and I am one of the strongest deadlifters in the UK. My all-time best deadlift is 260kg at 73kg bodyweight. I’ve had plenty of people ask me how I got my deadlifts to where they are now. Little do they know,...

Mastering the Art of Log Press: A Beginner's Guide to Building Strength and Technique

August 04, 2023 |

Introduction: The log press is a challenging and impressive lift that requires immense upper body strength, stability, and technique. Whether you are a seasoned strongman athlete or someone looking to improve their overhead pressing strength, this blog will provide you with valuable tips and techniques to enhance your log press...

Unleash Your Bench Press Potential With Sam Solomi

July 27, 2023 |

Whether in the gym, the pub, or just getting caught randomly in the shopping mall, you've probably had someone ask you "how much ya bench?", especially if you look like you lift weights regularly. Even with the focus being more on overhead with the increased popularity of strongman, people still...

Become The Queen/King Of The Atlas Stones With Sandra Bradley

May 23, 2023 |

In this blog post I will cover different secondary movements that I like to incorporate to improve the different sections of an atlas stone load to help my overall stone loading game. Not everyone has continuous access to atlas stones, so I will include how to incorporate barbell lifts...