How many hours per day do you train? 3
How many days do you train per week? 5
What does your training involve?
Weights, strongman equipment, cardio
What made you want to become a strongman?
Watching WSM as a child
How old were you when you started training and competing in strongman?
Started training at 13 years old, started competing at 20 years old
What is your greatest strongman achievement?
Arnold classic strongman/2 times and current America's Strongest Man
What is the worst injury you have ever had?
2 disks in my lower back (l3/l4 & l4/l5) in october 2006
What are your plans after your strongman career?
Continue to be a police officer and investing in real estate
What has been your biggest dissapointment whilst training as a strongman?
Hurting my back in 2006
What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a strongman?
Lots of hard work, the sport has advanced so much during my strongman career, it really takes a lot of work to become an athlete at this level.
What is your favourite strongman event and why?
I love any overhead pressing for reps and deadlifts for reps because its an ultimate test of willpower and strength
Which past strongman do you admire now & why?
I'm a fan of Jouko Ahola in the past
Which current strongman do you admire now & why?
Currently Mariusz for his level of achievement in sport
How do you prepare yourself for major events?
I have an insane regime that starts 8-12 weeks before the event. I pack like a body builder.
What is your favourite other sporting event?
American football
What do you do to relax? Do you have any hobbies?
I have a 2005 Dodge Viper that is modified and a custom 'chopper' mototcycle.
I enjoy working on and racing the Viper (at a track) and showing the bike and Viper.
Given your size, what's the funniest thing thatís ever happened to you?
Id say several times a year I will accidently break a chair
Do you have any nicknames? If so, what's the story behind your nickname.
'The viper' by a friend for my unassuming nature 'Captain America' by the president of ASC because of my clean cutlook and being a cop.
What would be your favourite type of holiday and destination?
I love christmas in north eastern us,
What is your favourite film?
Shawshank redemption
What car do you drive now and what car would you like to drive?
2008 Honda Accord coupe V6
What personal achievement are you most proud of?
2 x America's strongest man & 2009 arnold classic champion
Who is your biggest threat for 2009 and why?
Zydrunas Savickas he's got unreal static strength and can still move, I believe the WSM events favour me
General stats:
Bench press max weight: 550 lbs
Squat max: 780+ lbs
Dead lift max: 900+ lbs
Biographical information
Started strongman in 2003, became an American pro in 2004 and took 2 years off to become a police officer. Competed in over 30 competitions and placed out of top 3 only 3 times. Over the years I've acquired one of the largest collection of strongman equipment in the world. I have 23 atlas stones, 4 axles, 3 logs (2 wooden), replica circus bombell etc
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