WHY STRONG(WO)MAN? 

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The sport of Strong(wo)man represents a playground where athletes can test their raw strength while challenging their metabolic fitness. The nature of Strong(wo)man features a sport which can be regarded as closest to current real-life. Movements include the lifting or transportation of odd objects under unfavorable circumstances, allowing a direct transfer of training adaptations and effects in everyday life and functionality. Regular training allows the body to adapt according to the provided stimulus, which ultimately leads to increases in strength, movement control and anaerobic fitness. 

TRAINER COURSE

This course teaches coaches and athletes the basics of safe and efficient Strong(wo)man training. This includes practice of common Strong(wo)man movements, their points of performance, demonstration, corrections and coaching. Additionally, participants learn basics of physiological and metabolic demands of the sport of Strong(wo)man and how they relate to training effects and effective programming.

COURSE GOALS

At the completion of the Strong(wo)man course, participants will be able to:

• Demonstrate, describe and coach the most common Strong(wo)man movements safely and effectively

• Identify common faults and implement appropriate corrections 

• Understand the physiological and metabolic demands of the sport of Strong(wo)man

• Can apply these components in a training program to increase performance effectively and safely

WHAT COACHES LEARN

• How to identify movement pattern faults that are due to strength, awareness or mobility deficiencies.

• Understand and see the underlying biomechanical laws and being able to comprehend the common movement themes

• Technical cues and coaching tips for the six major Strongman movements

• Program variations for the main and accessory movements including group class considerations

• How to use and apply Strongman movements with your community to increase functional capacity with odd objects while having a ton of fun #playnewsportsregularly

WHAT ATHLETES LEARN

• How to apply proper form with the six major Strongman movements

• How to apply common movement themes

• How to strengthen weaknesses by selecting the right accessory movement

• Why incorporating Strongman movements into your programming will make you a better athlete