There are three words that should be a part of your vocabulary no matter what sport you compete in: Physical, Mental, and Emotional.

 

Physical: this is simply what you do in the gym, on the table or on whatever your field of play may be, dedication to honing your craft is crucial.

 

Mental: is what you do in between training sessions, visualizing your move,… Read More

The Arnold Classic Strongman Contest turned out to be everything it was hyped up to be and more. An almost epic battle between Poundstone and Kokylaev came down to the last event with Poundstone setting a world record in the Circus Dumbbell for the victory.

 

But as epics go, there are always sub-plots to the story. Or, one might even say epics of their own (certainly to the specific players). RNR had been following Dave Ostlund’s preparation for this contest for the few months leading up to it. At 6’7” and tipping the scales in the neighborhood of 360 lbs., Ostlund was bigger and stronger than he’s ever been. An… Read More

Hut 2 3 4, Hut 2 3 4! Hear’ the military cadence! Your sport should be just as disciplined, if you want to be a champion!  The referees cadence whether it be a READY, GO/ a 1-2 GO, depending on the tournament your at is as important as any other training you do.  When the competition begins… Read More

A 3-part throws clinic offered by John Godina (3 time Olympian and multi-medialist) and Ryan Vierra (5 time scottish highland games world champion) in Mesa, Arizona (next to Phoenix).

 

The Clinic

The John Godina World Throws Center is proud to announce their partnership with 5-Time World Champion Ryan Vierra to create the Ryan Vierra Clinic Series at… Read More

Kokylaev maintained the lead through the first session of the second day of competition at the Arnold Classic Strongman Contest. The athletes started with the Stone lift. This year, the event coordinators upped the ante yet again, and had the athletes attempt at 529lb. monolith, which would be a new world record. This stone was not to be loaded onto a box, but over a bar, which also happened to be the cross-bar of the monster-sized Yoke waiting in the wings. This allowed the height to be achieved, all spectators got a great view, and the stone was already re-set for subsequent attempts. World's Strongest Man winner, Phil Pfister, Travis "Texas… Read More