Strength athletics
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Strength athletics is the collection of strength sports which measure physical strength, based on both: non-standard and historical implements as seen in Strongman and Highland games, and standardized
Strongman competitions usually involve non-traditional, often sensationalistic, challenges of strength.
A caber being tossed by Steven Labrecque at the 2000 New Hampshire Highland Games
Farmer's Walk
"Natural stone to shoulder". The stone weighs 165 kg
Powerlifting
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Powerlifting is a competitive strength sport that consists of three attempts at maximal weight on three lifts: squat, bench press, and deadlift. As in the sport of Olympic weightlifting, it involves t
Strength athletics
…based on both: non-standard and historical implements as seen in Strongman and Highland games, and standardized and calibrated equipment as seen in Powerlifting and Weightlifting. Some of the disciplines have similarities to each other and although it is very difficult to master more than one, some athletes…
The deadlift being performed by 2009 IPF World Champion Dean Bowring