The Arnold Strongman Classic annually features the world’s top strongman professionals in a two-day competition to determine the world’s strongest man.
Two-time Arnold Strongman Classic champion Derek Poundstone of Waterbury, Conn., will return to defend his title again in 2011, and will again face six-time ASC champ Zydrunas Savickas of Lithuania. Poundstone defeated Savickas in 2010 after Savickas returned from a one-year hiatus, The mighty Lithuanian won the Arrnold Strongman six straight times between 2003 and 2008. He also won the World’s Strongest Man in 2009 and 2010 and is considered by many to be the greatest strongman of all time.
The road paved by Louie Simmons and his elite lifters gives me confidence that his program works. Why do I feel it works? How about 20 800-lb. deadlifters! The Russians used to do a lot of testing on their weightlifters, and Lou adapted a lot of those principles. Now he has his own testing ground at Westside Barbell. Through science, math and lots of trial and error, Lou has come up with the "Westside Barbell Method." Time and time again this method has not just worked for Lou and his lifters, but for thousands of athletes all over the world. My gym, Super Training (ST), was started in 2006, and this is the method we have used from day one.
“I’ve competed in three national power lifting competitions. During the year 2009, I set a total of 14 records in two drug-tested, amateur, national power lifting federations, and I hold the female record for the VT State Bench Press. I’ve dead lifted 300lbs, squatted 265lbs, and bench-pressed 190lbs.” GINGER VIEIRA
Pretty impressive right? What is even more noteworthy is that Ginger Vieira was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 13 and has achieved all this despite being dealt a somewhat daunting hand of cards in the game of life. Her story definitely reflects the strength of the human spirit when put to the test. However, Ginger’s life is not just about power lifting, she is actively engaged in helping others achieve their true potential in life too…but more of that later, first let’s get to learn a little bit more about Ginger…starting with the day her life changed forever…
Can you smell what the Swede is cookin?
It's like this: You set a goal and -immediately- you should begin moving toward it. That is not to say you do not need a very specific goal and a well thought out plan, you certainly do. Both of these will evolve and develop as you go. However, there is always some action you can take right now, which will bring you closer to your goal, even if it's just taking a step in the general direction of your destination.
As Dave has always been beyond generous with his willingness to share his knowledge with the bodybuilding world and his passion for the sport, I hope to take his precedent and share my thoughts with the strongman and powerlifting world. It is my hope that having additional resources available
to current and aspiring athletes will help the continued growth of these amazing sports well into the future.
In today’s strongman and powerlifting world, when it comes to training/supplementation and all things relevant, the key to maximizing performance enhancement lies within 2 areas.
Article Republished with Permission of Ashley Wirt from www.marunde-muscle.com
Q: What differences have you noticed between AM and Pro contests, regarding events?
A: The year and a half before I won my card I primarily did pro qualifiers and the weights are almost identical, but the level of competition is drastically higher in the pro contests (as you would expect). When you go to a pro qualifier all of the competitors are good, but usually there are 2-3 guys that are fighting it out for the win. At a pro level show the last place guy is better than the top 2-3 at the pro qualifier, so the margin for error becomes very small.
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