Strongman

Strength sport of moving huge unconventional weights — atlas stones, log press, deadlifts and yoke walks.

👥1 per team🌤outdoor

What is Strongman?

Strongman is a strength sport contested over unconventional, event-based lifts and carries — atlas stones, log press, axle deadlift, farmer's walk, yoke walk, tire flip and Húsafell stone carries. Athletes accumulate placings across events; the World's Strongest Man, held annually since 1977, is the sport's marquee title.

Quick facts

Category

Strength Sports

Type

Individual

Players

1 per team

Where played

outdoor

Country of origin

🇮🇸 Iceland

Estimated origin

World's Strongest Man launched 1977; historic roots in Iceland and Scotland

Olympic

No

Popularity

global

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-20.verified