Future of strongman?
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| SteBennett |  | Future of strongman? | 27-08-2016 @ 10:54 |
Average hamstring at best Member 4663, 588 posts | Just wondering what strongman will look like in 5 years?! By then I'm guessing all the current top Brits will be retired maybe except bish, there will be no more z, Thor and probably shaw. Also if you look at how the weights have changed in the last 5 years can it continue?? So who do you think will be the top Brits then? Who will be dominant? And will we be looking at possibly a 250kg log or will strongman go back a little and look at being slightly more athletic again? | ||
| KevC86 | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 11:18 |
 Member 5141, 4199 posts SQ 300, BP 180, DL 350830.0 kgs @ 130kgs UnEq | Hixxy is of an age that he could still be on the scene in 5 years if he doesn't get hurt again. Id expect the top Brits to be Tom Stoltman and Paul smith. Both are stupid strong and neither is old enough to shave yet. As for the sport, i suspect it will go back to athleticism a bit. The health risks with getting bigger and bigger wont be overlooked forever. | ||
| LaTuta | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 11:26 |
I am from Germany so i know what i talk about. Member 5171, 1049 posts SQ 217.5, BP 160, DL 233.5611.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | Eddie will still compete at 250kg bw and collapse before reaching the barbell. | ||
| dannyboy73 |  | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 13:22 |
Mask it or Casket !! Member 4600, 8166 posts SQ 240, BP 162.5, DL 255657.5 kgs @ 90.5kgs UnEq | Needs a split like bodybuilding did 20 years ago... static and movement. Personally, I prefer the Magnus, Jon Pal and Pudz types where these boys can/ could move. Lets have the Arnolds for the heavy static and WSM for moving everyday objects, bending bars, Framers for distance and more of a visual show. as a child I loved this tangible stuff more than squats and deads 1 rep Log press etc. Split it, let it evolve in separate directions I say! | ||
| AdamT | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 13:22 |
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5206 posts | LaTuta said:Eddie will still compete at 250kg bw and collapse before reaching the barbell. Haha! 550kg deadlift! | ||
| AdamT | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 13:31 |
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5206 posts | dannyboy73 said:Needs a split like bodybuilding did 20 years ago... static and movement. Personally, I prefer the Magnus, Jon Pal and Pudz types where these boys can/ could move. Lets have the Arnolds for the heavy static and WSM for moving everyday objects, bending bars, Framers for distance and more of a visual show. as a child I loved this tangible stuff more than squats and deads 1 rep Log press etc. Split it, let it evolve in separate directions I say! I prefered strongman years ago too. Too much s**te about having to be stupid heavy. When Pudz competed, it was still heavy and fun to watch. If The big guys think it's too light, then drop the mega doses and lose 20-30 kg. The competitors would be fitter and healthier. You would have machines like Bish, still silly strong but Athletic as well. The best guys would still be the best. Also throw in the odd novelty event, like ripping telephone directories and bending bars. I understand it's a competitive sport and evolved over the years, but a few things could be added to make it more exciting. Hardcore fans might love max lifts every year, but most casuals love the moving and repping events. This is only my opinion,but I don't enjoy Wsm as much anymore. | ||
| Mikeneto | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 13:52 |
End of an era. Member 4646, 1964 posts | ...because you know the results already...that is all. They could make the final longer also..BBC used to be an actual hour..ch5 should do 90mins with advert breaks | ||
| Mikeneto | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 13:53 |
End of an era. Member 4646, 1964 posts | But to answer the original question...if Tom Stoltman goes on a mega bulk he would do well. | ||
| PaulSavage | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 14:32 |
Member 2775, 6927 posts | I don't think it can possibly carry on at the rate it has been as too much injury. As for the mega dosing, that isn't how it works, nobody takes any more now than what they used to and more isn't necessarily better. | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 14:32 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22044 posts | I hate it when they only show the top few guys in the final. | ||
| Boar | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 14:43 |
 Walk your talk Member 5, 25557 posts Administrator | higher levels of fitness and strength ...then up the dose beyond what anyone thinks is remotely safe and EVEN bigger dudes will be competing ...7 footers | ||
| drex50 | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 14:49 |
 It's a moonface era now. Member 5901, 956 posts | PaulSavage said:As for the mega dosing, that isn't how it works, nobody takes any more now than what they used to and more isn't necessarily better. hahaha i bet u believe in Santa Claus | ||
| AdamT | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 14:50 |
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5206 posts | drex50 said: hahaha i bet u believe in Santa Claus They definitely take more now. Especially growth and insulin. | ||
| drex50 | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 14:53 |
It's a moonface era now. Member 5901, 956 posts | There will be showing some Shaws and Bjornsons in the near future. Another Z or Kaz in 15-20 year maybe. | ||
| AdamT | | ... | 27-08-2016 @ 14:55 |
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5206 posts | drex50 said:There will be showing some Shaws and Bjornsons in the near future. Another Z or Kaz in 15-20 year maybe. Is Ed not the new Z? ;-) | ||