Arnold Schwarzenegger debuted the brand new Strongman USA competition this past weekend to complement the already legendary Arnold Sports festival. The Arnold Strongman USA event was on January 19, and was comprised of a strongman competition and the World’s Strongest Firefighter contest. The competition took place at the Santa Monica Pier in Los Angeles, California, and a portion of the proceeds will go toward the Santa Monica, Ventura, and CALFire Benevolent Funds. Here’s what the crowds got to witness at the event:
Strongman Competitors
Matjaz Belsak
Brian Clark
Jean-Francois Caron
Rauno Heinla
Jitse Kramer
Martins Licics
Jimmy Paquet
Jerry Pritchett
Mateusz Kieliszkowski
Events of the competition
Log Press For Reps (385 pounds)
Last Man Standing Deadlift (Opening at 700 pounds)
Rogue Sandbag Carry (400 pounds)
Atlas Stone To Shoulder For Reps (400 pounds)
Antique Fire Truck Pull
Martins Licis came out on top as the winner, which automatically qualified him for the Arnold Pro Strongman World Championship, which takes place from February 28 – March 3 in Columbus, Ohio.
Overall, the competition appeared to be a success for its first go around, and definitely attracted some of the biggest names in the fitness community. Here’s just a taste of the legendary muscle that gathered at the show.
