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Product insight - The tower yoke. The yoke; a simple frame designed to carry weight, usually on ones shoulders, or less commonly across ones forearms, the Zercher carry. Simple yokes seen in strongman gyms will usually consist of a cross piece in which to carry it, and some way of loading measurable weight, usually plates. Some are small and light, to be used by beginners, some are built of steel girders and way a phenomenal amount to begin with, usually used in a competition or events. There designs vary dramatically, but one principal stays the same; carry the most weight...

  Although it has been seen for decades in the circus all around the globe, the monster dumb bell event is becoming more and more popular in strongman competition at all levels, a formidable test of not only strength, but balance and technique. There are many variations of the DB, probably the most recognisable being the Cyr DB style, with its perfectly spherical ends. The SorS loadable DB; from day one, we have followed the loadable tube design, which allows the user to adjust the weight up and down with up to 5kg plates internally, making it as versatile as...

Hi Guys, here is an article we wrote a while back for Crossfit Victoria, discussing the very fundamentals of Strongman training. Although it touches on the competitive side, it mainly focuses on the principles of the movements, and why they are useful to everyone. Check it out here  http://www.crossfitvictoria.com/blog-articles/strongman-the-not-so-graceful-art-of-moving-heavy-things/                                                         

- Yoke 1 mile yoke carry at double bodyweight for time Named after the ancient wrestler/warrior known for his feats of strength. Fabled to have carried his pet calf a mile every day as a child, as he grew, it too grew, until the day he could carry a full grown bull.  

- Move 700kg over 15meters, twice. the goddess of agriculture/farming. To honour the labourers in the fields, this workout represents their toil during sowing AND harvest. Any carry (except yoke) allowed, depending on gear available Possible combination. 8 red, 8 blue, 8 yellow, 8 green plus 3 kegs at 40kg