strongman
Sign in to saveStrongman is a competitive strength sport that tests athletes' physical strength and endurance through a variety of heavy lifts and events. Strongman competitions are known for their intensity, pushing athletes to their physical and mental limits. In modern strongman, athletes compete to score points based on their relative position in an event. An athlete who engages in the sport of strongman is also called a 'strongman'. They are often regarded as some of the strongest men of the world.
Wikidata facts
- Image
- The Strong Man of the Police School (1906) - TIMEA.jpg
Show 4 more facts
- female form of label
- femme forte
- ISCO-08 occupation class
- 3421
- male form of label
- homme fort
- Commons category
- Strongmen
Sources (1)
via Wikidata · CC0
~14 min read
Article
14 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Modern format
- Training
- Events
- Notable strongmen
- Traditional strongmen
- Modern strongmen
- International accolades
- Incorrect usage
- Strongwoman
- See also
- References
- External links
Strongman is a competitive strength sport that tests athletes' physical strength and endurance through a variety of heavy lifts and events. Strongman competitions are known for their intensity, pushing athletes to their physical and mental limits. In modern strongman, athletes compete to score points based on their relative position in an event. An athlete who engages in the sport of strongman is also called a 'strongman'. They are often regarded as some of the strongest men of the world.
==Etymology== Many sources state that strongman is a man who performs remarkable feats possessing enormous amounts of strength. In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength during circus performances.