Shaw had a chest cold and still on the upswing strength wise. Martins did amazing coming back from a c6 cervical spine injury. He had trouble pressing a 30lb dumbbell not long ago.
The Arnold should be interesting. Normally lots of static events, which Thor seems to favor.
Plus the rise of Mateusz over the last couple years. Kid is young and a true beast. (Unlike "Beasts of Iron" found flexing, taking selfies in gyms across the world).
Plus no Shaw this year. Looking FWD to how Maxime progresses until then (not much time) his deadlift held him back this time around.
Mateusz needs to up his DL as well, he's just getting underway w/ training after a bicep tear at Giants Live. (So time is not on his side).
Kearney has very good pressing abilities (log) I'm a bit surprised he didn't get another rep or two on SAT.
He's coached by Derek Poundstone. Who was a top level competitor for years. (Kearney pounded by Poundstone, and I don't mean Paula).
Fun stuff this strongman, loved it since I was a kid and saw the 1st one on Wide World of Sports.
Even Louie competed, after he was done reading the muscle books. (And Franco, Dave Johns, Mike Dayton, etc).
