Phil Pfister wins World's Strongest Man competition.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Charleston firefighter Phil Pfister has become the first American in 24 years to win the World's Strongest Man competition.

But it hasn't gone to his head.

A weary Pfister was back at work Tuesday, three days after winning the 10-day competition in Sanya, China.

"I haven't even gotten a good night's sleep yet," Pfister said.

The 6-foot-6, 325-pound Pfister beat 25 athletes from around the world in events such as bus pulls, car pushes, tire turns and stone lifts.

Wisconsin native Bill Kazmaier was the last American to win the title, winning from 1980 to 1982.

Pfister, 35, a firefighter since 1999, was in second place behind defending champion Mariusz Pudzianowski of Poland entering the last day of competition but won the last five events. He overtook Pudzianowski in the final event in which competitors carry stones, ranging from 220 to 352 pounds, and place them on platforms in a timed event.
 
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Charleston firefighter Phil Pfister has become the first American in 24 years to win the World's Strongest Man competition.

But it hasn't gone to his head.

A weary Pfister was back at work Tuesday, three days after winning the 10-day competition in Sanya, China.

"I haven't even gotten a good night's sleep yet," Pfister said.

The 6-foot-6, 325-pound Pfister beat 25 athletes from around the world in events such as bus pulls, car pushes, tire turns and stone lifts.

Wisconsin native Bill Kazmaier was the last American to win the title, winning from 1980 to 1982.

Pfister, 35, a firefighter since 1999, was in second place behind defending champion Mariusz Pudzianowski of Poland entering the last day of competition but won the last five events. He overtook Pudzianowski in the final event in which competitors carry stones, ranging from 220 to 352 pounds, and place them on platforms in a timed event.
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Beating Pudzianowski is REALLY impressive. Kudos to him and all his hard work. Love the strongman competition!
 
Mudge said:
As I'm sure you know, looks mean almost nothing.
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Yes, very true.

One thign I don't understand is how olympic lifters pick up so much weight but don't look that muscular at all.
PB, can you explain why? I always thought that strength = size.
 
\m/ MANOWAR \m/ said:
Yes, very true.

One thign I don't understand is how olympic lifters pick up so much weight but don't look that muscular at all.
PB, can you explain why? I always thought that strength = size.
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Size is POORLY related to Strength

They have very little in common.
 
Here we go.
Words from Pullinbig
"strength training should always be the core of any lifting program if you wanting to add size. these guys saying that you dont need to train heavy to get big are scared to train heavy or say core movements are not necessarry are lost. i mean how in the hell did ronnie get so damn big? it wont from ignoring heavy weights and skipping deads. but thats another subject."

I remember him specifically saying in a thread about Ronnie Coleman that strength = size, I tried searching but couldn't find.

So is strength = size, or is it just a theory that doesn't hold out for everyone? Very curious on this
 
I'm getting confused. 2 of my gurus are saying 2 different things.

PB says size = strength.
Dirk says size is not related to strength.

Shit
 
I think the truth is --If you want to train for size, you are best off training for strength it is the best path. However lb per lb many small guys are stronger than big guys. The strongest guy in our gym does not even weigh 150lbs and he is very skinny, but lb for lb he is definitely the strongest individual I have ever met.
 
\m/ MANOWAR \m/ said:
Yes, very true.

One thign I don't understand is how olympic lifters pick up so much weight but don't look that muscular at all.
PB, can you explain why? I always thought that strength = size.
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Olympic lifts require strength, speed, dexterity and perfect form all at the same time. Being a streamlined and efficient athlete really pays off here.
 
I think the bigger you are the stronger you are. But just cuz your the biggest dosen't always mean your the strongest. If you gain muslce size you will be stronger, but unless you train for strength you won't be as strong if your training purely for definition or size.
 
Getting stronger will help you get bigger.

Being big doesn't necessarily mean you're strong.

That's about the gist of what I've learned from here.

Olympic weight lifters keep their weight down like boxers and wrestlers so that they can compete in a certain weight division. Isn't it also the case that in the event of a tie the lifter with the lower bodyweight wins? I'm not very sure about that.
 
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