How Strong Do You Need to Be Before your First Strongman Comp?

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[@shroudedunity]

my first comp was right next to a bikini show. so I didn't make a fool of myself in front of people's family. I made a fool of myself in front of a bunch of hot ass girls haha it was awesome though.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahaha well...I take back my comment then!

[@danielvibez4000]

U should have just said it was "practice" nah nvm that's cringe 😆

[@gnerdeek5362]

*made a fool of yourself in front of a bunch of people who probably couldn't bench press 100 lbs. xD lmao

[@pops3554]

@@gnerdeek5362 so u think

[@elliotyamamoto38]

@@gnerdeek5362lol Strong pectorals > bikini boobs

[@Bobbleoff]

These are weights from a novice contest a gym hosted near me Log 80kg 166lb for reps from floor York 200kg 440lb 15m turn return Front hold 15kg 33lb Stones 60-120kg 132-264lb Deadlift 200kg 440lb for reps

[@cheyennew811]

What's the front hold?

[@timothysizemore4677]

This has actually been something I have been wondering about. As a "disabled" combat vet, Im not sure if Ill ever be in the kind of shape to compete at any level, but these numbers do give me something to strive for. Thanks again for the great content brother, looking forward for more to come.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You would be surprised man. Just from what you said shows that you already have the mindset...and that is the part most people lack. If you need any help, let me know but if you want to do a show, you could definitely make it happen

[@darkclownKellen]

That's right, it's all about perspective. Glass half full. Glass half full with order of kungpow chicken, sauce on the side. -Harry Wang

[@austinsteinforth6655]

I have my first comp this Saturday, so the timing of this was perfect. Thanks Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That's great man, good luck!

[@robparton5014]

I have my first beginner comp in Saturday and the nerves are starting to come! This video has been really helpful! 40 years old and I feel like I’ve never done life before 😂

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You will do great! Just go out to have a fun day and enjoy the experience!

[@kindafatkindastrong5683]

This is one of the things ive noticed at strongmn and powerlifting events is people cheer for everyone even the 'weakest' if only they push themself 100%

[@xpatlow119]

I’m about to jump into my first comp in a month. And damn. The doubts kinda crept in EVEN THOUGH I’m at or above every single number you’re talking about. The mental game for prep is just as hard as as the physical game. Thank you for this!

[@johngiles6658]

I never considered doing a strongman until you posted this video

[@1badfxdwg]

Finally found this video again, my sons and I have switched up to strongman training hopefully to find a competition this fall. Appreciate the ratios, gives me an idea of where we are now. Thanks 💪

[@user-qh1qj6jy5r]

First comp my wife and kids were there. Got 3rd in novice. Couldn’t of done it without them. Me next one is Masters LW. You’re vids motivate me to push harder and smarter. Thank you.

[@joethesheep4675]

overcomming your fears is part of the competition

[@ryancooling4473]

My first comp is 8 weeks from Saturday. This video and your "What to expect at your first competition" video have really helped calm my nerves. I know the day of will be the real test but I think its going to be fun!

[@sugarswole5068]

In my experience, strongman is a strong community and very welcoming of everyone competing. And everyone wants you to do your best so they can beat you at your best.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

This is 100% true. Well said, my friend

[@kevinmartin4607]

Just did my first powerlifting meet yesterday. Took first in the 45-49 raw masters category. I have my first Strongman in October.

[@thcbass420thcbass420]

always the best advice from this guy. he's not just talking, he's doing it, too. great example as well.

[@chemicalblight]

Thank you very much for this! I've spent the past 8 months transitioning from 15 years of calisthenics training to strongman training and these ratios will help better define my training. Thank you again!

[@luthmhor]

You’re an excellent speaker, very eloquent. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@SHKAFFF256]

I was never at contest and never will be, but I set my goals and follow them.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Competing definitely isn’t for everyone

[@BlueBuffalo207]

Next year will be my first contest at Maine's strongest man. I just started strongman a few months ago. Im very excited to just get out there and have fun, win, or lose.

[@CaptainCowboy476]

As always great info. Thanks . I am glad you put this out. I will be entering my first comp. In March 2019. Thanks

[@xyz-bz1fc]

This Brian dude is an encouraging bloke. I've been thinking about entering a strongman event. Don't know if they allow (for liability reasons) a 60+ year old to enter.

[@DunmerBoy]

Super awesome video! This is an example of why I think this is an excellent channel. The content in this video is absolutely awesome. You gave not only clear ratios, but took care to include the whole don't stress on bench and do include leg drive in the overhead press. I'd seen a million articles and videos saying "2 plate bench, 3 plate squat and 4 plate deadlift" but this video really dig into the issue in a way anyone can use. Seems like I'm a bigger fan of this channel with every video I watch!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome Chaz, I really appreciate you taking the time to say all of that!

[@DunmerBoy]

And I appreciate you taking the time to make these! I can only imagine the extra time it takes over what you have to spend training and working with clients. You obviously put a ton of work in, and it absolutely deserves to be recognized.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thank you so much man, it is definitely a lot of work but I feel like I am helping some people and hopefully it will pay off financially someday

[@DunmerBoy]

For real. Are you hoping for more of a youtube income (I have no idea how that works) or to expand your gym from the publicity you get?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yea man that would be awesome. Right now doing the videos works out to like 50 Cents an hour...But hopefully it will build with time!

[@BLKWNTR]

Awesome, I'm beginning my journey towards what I reckon is now strongman middleweight (200+). I say this, because of the incorporation of 150/175 weight class being "light". Anyways, I'm at 174 right now, and busting my ass getting stronger. I didn't really have an idea of what to aim for, and have been winging it, knowing that no matter what I would be stronger for it, but, now that I've got targets, time to start hitting them. Killer shit, Brian, thanks!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, you will absolutely love it!

[@jamesmontigny]

Helpful, encouraging and entertaining as always. Thanks Brian

[@LiftingDad]

Awesome message right at the end. Great content Brian.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother, i am glad you made it that far!

[@emsforlife13]

Thank you, My first competition is in September. Your video helped.

[@B-jorno]

Hey! Just want to say that you're awesome man! Gotten on your channel through Allan Thrall and really love your content. KZbin needs more people like you guys. Keep it up!

[@chelseythomas388]

All of this is helpful for a powerlifting meet too. Which my first powerlifting meet is tomorrow. Its like a pep talk that is calming my nerves a little. Slightly. Im looking forward to it just being the barbell and I. Stepping on that platform for the first time is a goal I never thought Id want but its almost here and I cannot wait to do my absolute best. Thanks for this Brian. Ive watched this before but its more relevant now.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is so amazing! You are going to do great! Just follow your cues and do your job and you will be able to walk away proud of your performance! Go kill it!

[@chelseythomas388]

Brian Alsruhe Wow. Thank you. You have no idea how much your advice helps. I'll make sure to let you know how it goes tomorrow :) Thank you for the support man, it means a lot. It really does.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I can't wait to see how well you do!

[@benramsdale5414]

How did your meet go?

[@chelseythomas388]

Ben Ramsdale I went 8/9 on my lifts, missed one squat due to depth. Got a PR on all three lifts squat 170lbs, bench 121lbs, and deadlift 275lbs! a total of 567lbs! Thanks for asking man!

[@eddiegrathwohl624]

training for my first comp now. You'd be surprised how hard something like this was to find.

[@KeokukSucubus]

First half of video totally squished my fears. The numbers scared me again. Hahahaha Hubby who's not into fitness at all like insisting on going as well as my Powerlifter 11yo. Ugh. Thankfully there's always low turnout for women's Masters. Hope to see you guys at Nationals.

[@adamcox826]

I'm a professional Body builder that can bench 120 right now but would love to get into Strong man contest love the video

[@senakristhfon3711]

This is more life advice than anything else

[@francescos7361]

Thanks I m going to try to compete in Word Strongest man

[@etrephesm]

3 months ago i had 315 DL, 225 squat, 145 lb OVHP (i also dont know how to incorporate leg drive in ovhp), a month and a half later, 365 DL, 275 SQ, and havent tested my 1rm for OVH. In two months i want to compete in a novice national qualifier 😂

[@tbs4liiife]

Perfect video. I have my 1st comp next month

[@cbrusharmy]

Thanks, Brian.

[@elvaquerodelinfierno]

You're videos are great I love them

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Mario!

[@george7404]

man I like these videos I got a strongman Nov I might do hopeful my back is full go by than but I really like these videos man keep it up bro!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother, i really appreciate you saying that! I hope you decide to compete!

[@prospectmmapod]

Awesome advice! I'm a long way to go still

[@jtzr1]

Great video. I compete in masters group in strongman ( late to the game) but I go to have fun and see where I'm at. Done about five contest and going to Brute Strength strongman contest in January 2017.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man. that is inspirational!

[@hujar5011]

"Stronger than the other competitors"

[@CageRadio1988]

Watching this, I gotta wonder if I'm even that strong at all. Though....on the other hand I just started deadlifting this month and I'm already at 445....though I weigh 400. Jeez I have a mountain to climb before I'm at all ready for this.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Definitely don’t compare yourself if you just started brother! 445 is great for a person who has never really deadlifted before.

[@CageRadio1988]

@@BrianAlsruheOfficial thanks man. I really need to get a program together.

[@jamesj.mccombie5031]

Here are my two cents. Find a decent strongman gym. Work out there for a while. Get a bunch of people there who are similar in strength to agree to show up at a set time on a Saturday and hold a mini competition between yourselves. Set the weights so that for each event the weakest member can at least get a rep, complete the course. This is what I did a few times before my first "real" competition. The gym owner volunteered to judge and time which was great but you could take turns. The biggest thing to get used to with competitions is the need to be ready to perform when you are told, not when you necessarily feel ready, over the five or six (or whatever) events. Once you do this a couple of times at least, look at the weights used, and now compare to those in novice competitions scheduled.

[@joypass17]

Im only 160 lbs... Rip.

[@kennedypt]

Great content. Keep it up brother.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Kevin!

[@fullmetal223219]

inspirational i might do one

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks brother and You should man!

[@savannahshomeandgarden]

Great video. Any thoughts on goal numbers/ratios for a novice woman?

[@matiasvillegas6161]

what's are in average your calories and food choices a few days out the evnt and mainly the day of the event?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Well i think it depend if you need to make weight. For me personally I usually don't eat for at least the 24hours prior to weighing in because i cut it that close. Unfortunately, if i come in over 231 I need to compete against guys who weight up to 300lbs...That's a lot of ground to make up. I don't really ever count calories because I will become obsessive about it...I OVERDO everything, so I stay away from it. So i will only say that on the days leading up to weigh-ins my calories are very minimal (depending on how close to on weight I am) to none. Also I am pretty dehydrated because i need to to get my weight down. Then within a couple of hours after weigh-in I am usually 12-15lbs heavier and back up to my normal weight. As far as comp day...I always plan to eat more than I do, but it is so stressful and crazy that I usually only get a few protein shakes. hope that helps!

[@cptnjarhead1]

How does cutting weight like that affect your performance? Of course being a little light headed and dehydrated but competing at your desired weight would seem better than being on the smaller side of super heavy. At least you would have speed and agility on your side though :) Nice vid, Just got back into power lifting a few months ago, been out for years. 48 year old ex-Marine who needs to get back into shape. Will add your channel, you got a mention from Alan Thrall, so i figured you were legit. Keep it up brother.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man, i really appreciate the kind words. It definitely can effect your performance but I come from a fighting background so I have been doing this for years. If you know what you are doing it doesn't hurt you nearly as bad, but often when people try for their first time it is a disaster!

[@hubertwojnar9336]

I've always thought the best part about strongman is that the competitions tell you what weights you need to hit. if you know you have to press a 225lb log you'll train to get to that point where as powerlifting is so open ended. tldr just look up a comp. look at the weights for the novice class or your weight class and train the events till you can hit those numbers

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Absolutely right! You hardly ever go in blind so you know what will be expected of you. Great advice man!

[@hubertwojnar9336]

+Brian Alsruhe thanks mang. I just did novice class at PA strongest man for my first comp and got to meet a bunch of your fellow Maryland folk who are strong AF I'm doing fall fest in two weeks cause I'm hooked fam. good luck at nationals dude your vids are awesome like you said idk what people are worried about not doing well everyone over there was really cool, and if you're in the novice class they know you're not there to set an overhead log WR lol

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That is awesome man, there were a few of my Athletes there! And i may be going to Fall fest but I am not sure yet. Depends if any of our people are competing, but I'll definitely let you know

[@squealt2000]

Appreciate the knowledge. I'm not looking to be competitive, but trying to fulfill a life dream all the while really pushing myself in training. If my gym and small town don't offer the equipment to train these events specifically, what is a good way to fill in best way possible? Stones, yokes, car deadlift and such

[@mercifultruther5363]

How do you enter. Like we're are the British and USA listing, of tryouts

[@billclair8193]

Apathy sucks!! Love it!!

[@jonathanphlek5252]

do the same video but for power lifting please

[@richmorrey]

Amazing bro thanks! I am a beginner starting out the sport. I need to find a training program that will help me get bigger and stronger for strongman comps. How or where should I go to get this information? Thanks man!

[@socrspyyoutube3963]

i can lift 2x bodyweight deadlift with ease, i can do 2x farmer and 1x overhead but yeh im 65 kg haaha im way to skinny for strongman yet.

[@iandavies7991]

Go for it. You'll have speed if nothing else. Or go for an under 90 class

[@JustMe-999a]

Would it be easier to compete in Lightweight Novice or Lightweight Masters? The event weights are usually the same for both.......

[@lucabusch6093]

What the fuck. 738 thumbs up. Not one fkn downvote. Never saw this crazy ratio in my life before. Very Good video though, will orientate on this. Thx!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahah thanks man!

[@thedrawrf]

No bench?! My school is staging a competition and it's my only respectable lift...

[@truckinhealthy2999]

Are there age groups in strongman?

[@alexvaughan1013]

Lest we forget, people who go to Strong(wo)man comps to be assholes to newbies are a disliked rarity. Most people who go to these comps want to see people give it their all, even if they zero an event.

[@kyledawson4535]

If I'm 17 years old 118-120 pounds am I to light to compete in strongman?

[@cimarronshannon298]

What do us small guys do if we want to compete in strongman? I weigh 140 and can meet or exceed the ratios you talked about, but feel like that won't be enough for a competition...any thoughts?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Many competition have a 150lb class. Or you can just join Novice and se how it goes man. Now that the sport in growing there are many more weight classes and divisions. If you can exceed the ratios I laid out in the video, you will be completely fine in the novice division

[@joshduvall3215]

just wondering have you done any powerlifting meets or just strongman?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Nope i haven't. I just got involved in strength sports a little over 2 years ago. I want to do one but right now can't fit it into my schedule between Strongman Shows and the start-up gym business...oh yea and youtube. But it is definitely in the future

[@688799]

Hey Brian, can you name your favorite top 3 Strongman?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hmmm, i honestly don't really follow the sport that much to know a lot of the top names. I will say Mike Jenkins because he was a friend and training partner, Brian Shaw because I have met him at one of the Maryland's Strongest man shows and he is a legit nice guy annnndddd....I have absolutely no idea...Sorry man, Wish I knew more!

[@robertburtchell6824]

And then for some of us who aren’t 200lbs… guess I need to gain weight first

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Weight classes go as low as 150

[@ThrashUpYourAss20]

Hey Brian, I can afford about a $600-$700 rack. Should I go with a yoke (Y-1 or Y-2)or the R-3 power rack for a home gym?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

If you are below 6 Foot tall, I would say go R1. If you are above then go R2. I will always say go for the yoke because then you have more exercise options for the same price of one piece of equipment.

[@ThrashUpYourAss20]

Awesome! Thanks again! Keep up the good work!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing brother!

[@jlalonde1000]

is there any rules on BRACES. I have a bad ankle because of a disability and I cant put hard work in without it otherwise I am in big pain and not very stable. it is made of hard plastic and a bit of metal for the joint to move freely

[@atlasstoned]

They'd probably allow it but you're gonna have a tough time moving as fast as possible while carrying hundreds of pounds

[@jlalonde1000]

there is a hinge joint on it that allows for a full range of motion on it the braces moves more then anyone's ankle can.it will not much lateral movment so my ankle will not roll over

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

There definitely is no rule against that is Strongman, but I am unsure about powerlifting. i am sure it would depend on the federation

[@thenorthman9475]

Brian do you have any links to strong man federations or regional shows?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

There are two major sanctioning bodies. Strongman Corporation (Formally known as North American Strongman) and United States Strongman. Just google them and you will find them easily. in the events section you will see all of the upcoming shows for months! Hope that helps!

[@thenorthman9475]

+Brian Alsruhe it actually does. thank you. I started to train for strong man/Highland 2 months ago. went through a bit of post veteran retirement couch time. but I've been on point in the gym for two years, and now it's time to get back on it. hopefully next spring/summer for my first comp. so yea thank you darling. lol

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Sure thing man, tat's why I am here!

[@paultaylor107]

Which Class?

[@nkyshaolin]

So Brian....are we talking novice class? :)

[@Smith_and_wisconsin]

so i think its safe to say that the one dislike must've been a guy that brian punched in the face for laughing at a strongman competitor?? lol

[@mr.potatohead6138]

So 150lbs bodyweight too small?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

No man, the sport is growing and there are some comps out there that have 150 class. More will have a 175 and everyone has a 200lb class

[@adamcox826]

PS I have a personal trainer helping me

[@josephlucia6036]

are there age classes as well ?

[@thebrownswordsman]

i wanted to know also

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yea often there are teens classes and masters classes

[@brandonmcbride2170]

Kalle Beck runs a site called startingstrongman.com that breaks down the classes and everything involved. he is very friendly and helpful. he has a KZbin as well. He is definitely worth looking into. hope this helps.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yep Kale Runs an awesome resource over there. Starting Strongman is a great too to use. And I think he and I may be working on a project together in the very near future!

[@brandonmcbride2170]

+Brian Alsruhe That would be awesome. even more awesome if it could be in Colorado (hint hint).

[@DORSIAKILL]

Im 300 lbs... I have alot of work to do haha!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

That definitely makes it harder. For a guy your size, I would check out the competition pages and see what weights they are using. The bodyweight ratios are definitely going to be thrown off...but not by as much as you may think.

[@DORSIAKILL]

I would love to compete but i know im not ready im moving weight 1-1.5 times my bodyweight squat: 405 DL: 435 ohp: 265, bench: 320. I have yet to train with strongman implements but i will be making/building some soon. I just started lifting weights about 5 months now and i know i will compete in local strongman someday soon just need to get my #'s up.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

You are at a good starting place though man! You will be there in no time!

[@buzzh.5267]

Novice Class. Novice Guys. Novice.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I hope I was clear on that point!

[@buzzh.5267]

Funny as well as idiot proof!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahaha

[@suzukisteve4261]

Punch em' in the face. hahahaha

[@dannywolfstrongman]

lol well , ill watch strongman instead lol

[@thevikingbeard89]

The 3 dislikes are the ones who got punched in the face haha

[@mvnasti]

Viking Living USA and are now dead

[@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733]

I'm just gonna automatically like all your videos. Haven't seen one that isn't top notch

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks E, I really, really Appreciate that!

[@andreipaveliu5459]

same here

[@larskerkhof8835]

5 years later and it’s still true

[@dude157]

The crowd loves an underdog.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Truth

[@nuclearbananaphone]

Can confirm on the atlas stone thing. I got 6 reps on a sandbag at my first show, the number one spot got 15 I think. I thought I was going to zero, so I was still happy.

[@colebush_2]

Good job!

[@lokarz8696]

For novice: pick some heavy odd object from the floor, hold it and go for a walk with him. Next pick some lighter odd object from the floor, lift it over your head. Find the biggest guy in your gym, if he can't even pick your second odd object from the floor you are prepared.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Those are some pretty true words right there!

[@xXB3RNER55Xx]

The biggest guy in my gym just won 3rd in masters worlds, I’ll never do a competition 😂😂😂

[@WtbgoldBlogspot]

Dude, Brian. Like, every single video of yours that I've watched has given me more than I was expecting from the title and thumbnail. And without after effects shenanigans, too. Way to overdeliver, man. Thanks.

[@ryanstillwell1992]

2017 goal: compete in my first strongman competition.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Make it happen man!

[@matthewoneill2751]

how'd it go?

[@danielglatz1643]

Did you do it bro?

[@borisesquilotromp89]

Did you do one?

[@run8765]

Did it happen?

[@tangoxrayniner5659]

Is this for the novice class?!?

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Yea man. If you can hot these numbers you will do really well in the novice class but would most likely be in the bottom half of an open division. If you want to win one of those, the ratios need to be a decent amount higher

[@tangoxrayniner5659]

I was joking with ya haha, I liked that part where you were like NOVICE CLASS. haha.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahah sorry man, i am not the sharpest tool in the shed!

[@tangoxrayniner5659]

All good, dont need to be a sharp tool when your bull strong blunt instrument like yourself! Ha! Can fix anything with that power lol Im just trying to get stronger. Im 42, not sure Im young enough to be able to try to compete ever. But I can at least get stronger.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

I wouldn't say that man! My first client ever at NEVERsate was a guy who had just turned 50. He has hit numerous lifetime PRs and has now officially completed his 3rd Strongman comp. A lot of the Masters classes won't even let you in if you are under 50!

[@princesspuneta]

"Novice class!" Strong, smart and funny? I get it...you're good at everything. I was in the military, and I do think that participating in a Strongman Competition is harder that surviving in Afghanistan. And YES, I do mean that. I can never do what you do. I checked out some of the footage of you from last year's competition, and let's just say, I was in awe. Stay cool Brian!

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Nicolai, I really appreciate that brother!

[@thedudewholifts3354]

novice class, novice class, Novice class

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahahaha wanted to make sure I got that point across...

[@thedudewholifts3354]

build in our minds "COACH CENA" .remember me lol

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahahah!

[@bnbbattlesbraincancer]

Just did my first last weekend! Was awesome now im hooked

[@bouldershoulders7753]

Look at a few novice comps pick the average weights. There are your standards

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Truth

[@kevinadu1068]

+Brian Alsruhe I'm 15. live in UK. can I find a contest

[@bouldershoulders7753]

+Kevin Adu if u are strong enough

[@kevinadu1068]

+BoulderShoulders I overhead 50kg max. bench 70kg. squat 90kg. leg press 300kg. and deadlift 130kg.

[@bouldershoulders7753]

+Kevin Adu for open weight novice 90-100kg overhead 120 bench 160-200 squat 200-250 deadlift all kg

[@bigdaddyrick4571]

Looking at a comp in the next 4-6 months and it seems like I'd enjoy it. Having competed (and still do) in PL meets over the last 3 years, strongman looks to have the same camaraderie as PL, ie nobody cares what you look like or what you're wearing only that you show up and compete. Can't say the same for other niche sports that are currently very popular. And as usual, another top-notch video.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks Richard. and yea, it is a very chill vibe with strongman...I wish a lot of other sports had as friendly of competitors

[@BuffMagic444]

Why do I feel like FBI agent Burt Macklin is giving me advice?

[@larryarthour8266]

Kevin Tran Burt Macklin and agent Michael scarn

[@rashawnjohnson6215]

Thank you brother. I have watched 50 of your videos and this is the first time commenting. This gives me a guide. Haven’t lifted in 20 years. Nephew has been wanting to enter a contest. I am going to train the winter to get to these marks to try to join him. Use to do 405 bench in college. Starting over at 135.....long road ahead Thanks for the guide/destination.

[@anonanonymous3456]

This is excellent bro! Im 27 years old...6'3 and 340 pounds...I wanna start in Strongman so bad and have had training and a good focus...but getting started ...I'm not sure

[@MellonVegan]

Thought I'd share my first comp's results, maybe someone will find it useful. In Germany, we have one yearly beginner's cup, which you can only compete at once. After that it's on to the Newcomer Cups (3rd league, essentially). I competed at 90 kg (200 lbs), actually weighing more like 80 kg. My best lifts were probably around 180/105/230 kg (the DL being sumo. Conv was probably 205-215) or 400/231/506 lbs SBD and my CnJ was about the same as my bench. Roughly. It was 6 years ago ^^ First, we did axle floor to overhead with either 55 kg or 75 kg. Won that event in my class and placed 2nd overall. Then we did farmer's walks, last man standing. Walk 20m with a weight and if you get 20m, you get to go up in weight. If you failed, they measured your distance. You could skip weights and weight always beat distance. I made the mistake of taking every weight and with my piss poor grip eventually took a minute to walk 12m with 110 kg (242 lbs). Big mistake bc I had previously picked up 150 kg farmer's (330 lbs) and should just have carried that for a meter. But yeah, hindsight etc. Placed somewhere in the middle, I think. Then we had a 3 keg loading event. Thought I was moving pretty fast but turns out everyone was. My height of 5'7'' wasn' t really a problem. Anyway, somewhere mid-field, again. Last, we did a last man standing prowler push, same rules as for the farmer's and also 60 sec time limit. Bodyweight was a huge factor here, so I placed way behind. Still got 2nd place in my class and 13/30 overall. So yeah, at least in these parts, you won't embarrass yourself with those mediocre numbers. That being said, if you want to make it easy for yourself at least work on the CnJ and your grip. Both of them are force multipliers. I lost so many points on the farmer's walk because I had to shuffle along lest I would lose my grip (forgot to mention: no drops allowed).

[@ulfrmolette1043]

Solid video brother. And on this, for those of you who are new, every strongman contest will have the weights of every object thats going to be pulled/held/carried/lifted listed well beforehand on the roster and page(s), and whether it’s 1 rep, repetitions, timed, or completion. It really helps you get an idea of what to expect when you arrive.

[@jessejive117]

Love your content!! You’re probably my favorite weightlifter on KZbin. I really like AllenThrall too. But I weigh about 180 to 185 and my dad left was 385 my squad was 335 I never dead lift it a whole lot so I was kind of proud of that but really want to hit 405 and couldn’t but my benchpress is 300 which is the only thing that’s actually pretty good for my weight that’s the one I don’t need! I’m more of a musician anyways lol

[@ash_classicphysique]

aiming to do one next year at age of 37. I just don't want to come last 😅

[@kylemclay9059]

Just finished my first comp, this video helped mounds, everything he said was true and set my mind at ease.

[@bmstylee]

dude you are dead on with your competition advice. doesn't matter what you are competing in. unfortunately some officials frown on people punching people in the grill.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Thanks man and I don't know what is wrong with those officials...I came from a sport where that is what you are supposed to do!

[@bmstylee]

I do pistol competition(IPSC, IDPA). So guns and punching people generally are frowned on.

[@BrianAlsruheOfficial]

Hahaha yea, I have a lot of friends who do those from my previous line of work. Definitely don't punch anyone there!