Got a Question For Those Experienced In Strongman Contests

[Dogballs]

***I know this should be on the powerlifting board but it takes too long for responses there, pleae dont move*********


My question is this, I need a good strategy for the keg carry. I have to load 5 full kegs in a truck 30 yards away. This is gonna be more of a conditioning test rather than a strength test. would it be a better idea for me to throw the keg on my shoulder and run with it or to just pick it up with both arms and carry it? keep in mind that this is a timed event and I can run faster with it on my shoulders rather than carrying it, but would the effort of puting it on my shoulder sacrifice much needed time?

Also for experinced persons, do you have any stratagies for these events as well....Iron cross, truck pull(pull with arms not runwith it), farmers carry(2x156dumbels), tire flip. Any advice is appreciated.

 

[CRUSHER]

HELL YEAH!!!!!
YOU WILL WASTE TIME AND ENERGY TOSSIN THOSE KEGS ON YER SHOULDER..
PICK IT UP (BOTH ARMS) AND LEAN BACK AND RUN OR FAST WALK ,THIS KEEPS THE WEIGHT BALANCED.. AND SAVE YER LUNGS FOR THE ENDURANCE YOU WILL NEED...BREATHE OUT OF YOUR NOSE TOO..

THERE REALLY IS NO STRATAGIES FOR THE REST.JUST WHATEVER YOU ARE MORE COMFORTABLE WITH, WITHOUT RISKING INJURY...

GOOD LUCK TO YA DOGBALLS!!!!!!!!

 

[edgecrusher]

I'm not a strong man competitor, but I worked ina liquor store for awhile. And guess who got to put the kegs into storage, every time there was a delivery. Anyway, I would have to agree w/ crusher. when you hold them on your hips, they are easier to carry, and you waste a lot less energy.

 

[Dogballs]

crusher

thanks dude, I see your in NC, the contest is in Columbia, SC come give it a try!

 

[Dogballs]

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