Tom Stoltman must combat by means of fatigue within the sandbag steeplechase occasion.
Final up to date on April twenty third, 2024
Two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom “The Albatross” Stoltman (2021-22) carried out his closing coaching session forward of the 2024 World’s Strongest Man competitors, set for Might 1-5, 2024, in Myrtle Seaside, SC. Following his second-place end final 12 months to Mitchell Hooper, Stoltman is decided to reclaim the throne and turn out to be solely the seventh athlete ever to win the WSM title at the very least 3 times; he would tie Invoice Kazmaier’s three WSM titles.
Stoltman receives constant motivation from his brother and coaching associate, two-time Europe’s Strongest Man Luke Stoltman. Whereas Luke is amidst competitors, Tom trains solo on the Stoltman Power Centre in Invergordon, UK.
Tom Stoltman’s 2024 WSM prep has prioritized coaching in three occasions:
Take a glimpse into Stoltman’s preparation by way of the video under:
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Sandbag Steeplechase
Sandbag steeplechase encompasses hoisting a sandbag, transporting it over a bar for a sure distance, after which carrying it an extra brief distance. In coaching, Stoltman completes three normal repetitions in 45 seconds, adopted by a single prolonged repetition utilizing a heavier sandbag.
Stoltman started by lifting 125-kilogram sandbags for the primary three reps and concluded with a rep with a 150-kilogram sandbag. Throughout his closing effort, Stoltman sensed an uncommon heaviness. Upon checking, he found he’d been lifting a 180-kilogram sandbag, mistakenly stuffed for a shoulder toss coaching session for the 2024 Arnold Traditional.
Outfitted with a weightlifting belt and knee sleeves, Stoltman highlights the bottleneck when performing sandbag steeplechase doubles isn’t energy however cardio. He felt pressure on his again and glutes all through the train and located his coaching concerned studying to extra comfortably persevere by means of fatigue.
Yoke Stroll
Stoltmand drank his intra-workout beverage earlier than strolling his 400-kilogram yoke a brief distance. He usually trains yoke twice weekly; he will increase the load when coaching alongside Luke.
Atlas Stones
Tom Stoltman is the reigning world file holder within the Atlas Stones, lifting 286 kilograms (630 kilos). He’s presumed the defacto winner in any Atlas Stones occasion, therefore his nickname as “King of the Stones.” Different athletes, together with reigning WSM champion Hooper, plan round Tom Stoltman having an occasion win already locked up in any contest the place the Atlas Stones are featured.
Stoltman’s Atlas Stones coaching routine options Romanian deadlift and entrance squat biomechanics. He lifts a 210-kilogram stone to a platform for 10 reps.
Can Stoltman Declare His Third WSM?
Stoltman is without doubt one of the favorites heading into the 2024 WSM contest. He and Hooper will doubtless battle for the highest spot, as different high contenders Martins Licis, Mateusz Kieliszkowski, and Oleksii Novikov have all withdrawn. Nevertheless, something can occur on strongman’s greatest stage, and a shock contender may shake issues up in Myrtle Seaside.
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