“Big giant 12 inch log” - I had lots of kfc for dinner last night I’m expecting one of these to be conjured up after my morning coffee, don’t think it’s gonna teach me to lean back on pressing but I’m sure it will be a spiritual and profound experience regardless
Did bodybuilding and powerlifting for 9 years total before I decided to train strongman for a MONTH before entering my first competition. I placed well in the deadlift, viking press and Hercules hold (I just have big hands lol) but struggled in the last 3 events which were all moving events (yoke, loading race and truck pull). Despite my unbalanced skill set, I came second that day (guy who came first won all three moving events btw). Static strength is good and all, but people with similar backgrounds as mine really just want to focus on learning how to move & mastering the new movements (in particular log & stones). I would probably put pushing/pulling/yokes a notch higher.
S-Tier is Farmer's Walk, Sandbags, Axel Clean and Press (mostly cause of the Push Press). Log Press and Atlas Stones are A-Tier. Deadlift is B-Tier. He does mention sandbags as S+ Tier too which... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ true but they're already in S-Tier.
I wanna see Dr. Mike do a reaction video to this.... I'm not quite sure how that would go, but I'm pretty sure it would be fun, starting with the definition of SCIENCE!
Great video. I did a local strongman meet in 2023 and really enjoyed it. I am not sure if I will compete again, but definitely agree with the list and like the dimension strongman training adds to my overall physical health and wellness.
Farmers walk affect on grip is because with every step the weight jerks down providing overloaded, varying forces that the grip must compensate for - then rapidly recover before the next step. If resisting 100kg against gravity, suddenly from that thrust it is resisting say 120kg ... then 80kg ... and so on. This is vastly simplified but basically, lots of shocks on the muscle compared to a static hold. Same with climbing, for example, muscles are hit with brief extreme overloads being heaved about on a wall. Stinking lazy forearms need that kind of wake up call.
Amazing video and I'm liking all this sandbag love I'm seeing online these days. Would love to see what calisthenics movements you think are the best for strongmen to incorporate into their rotation, too
I’d imagine a Rick Del Stick and Thrall collab would be very cool. First off, Untamed has TONS of toys for the Dr of Density. Alan could show him a thing or do in strongman. Seems like it would be fun
Love your content. Nitpicking but a lot of the footage you show with the push press segment are power jerks. IMO a different exercise in skill and strength demands, so (again imo) in that regard not exactly interchangeable. However i do rely on different kind of jerks so they are a very useful skill for me and worth the time to learn.
Alan you are a very knowledgeable guy for sure, and I take your advice seriously. However I'm sorry, Deadlifts remain king for raw strength, as well as squats. They've made me stronger in EVERY other movement. Also, Farmers Carries and Yoke Walks have absolutely caused my body to grow and become stronger in every way possible. Those are my top 4 movements. Pressing, pulls, cleans, etc. are all secondary "light days". This is just my personal experience. Cheers brother.
no deodorant at all, you dont listen to the snake oil salesman trying to get the whole world sick of the elimination of a normal compensatory bodily function. ie expressive immunity
It started off as the Japanese system of grading and has been used in anime fandoms as a ranking system for years. A few animes like 1 Punch Man and My Hero Academia use it in show show as their ranking systems. And I remember anime zines in the 90s using S tier ranking the way a lot of TH-camrs do now.
“Eric Boogs probably has the best ones on yt honestly”
Real recognise real
ITS BUGEZ
My favorite part of his videos is him ranting 10 minutes every 1 minute of actual video, and the horse talk.
Only problem with his is that there’s always a horse in the way of the tv screen
The real best part is he doesn’t even do the tier lists, he reacts to Jeff Nippard’s
@watsonkushmaster3067 it’s sticky ricky to me, but that’s how he called him
Sausage Front Hold = God Tier.
true
My science is bigger than your science.
Doubt it
MY SCIENCE CAN WALK RIGHT THROUGH THE DOOR
My science could kick your science’s ass 🥴😂
🥃👴🏻 U CALL DISS SCIENCE ?
Alan Thrall & Geoffrey Schofield uploading within an hour on a Friday morning... Life is good
Ranked by science, let’s go
🎵THANK YOU FOR BEING MYY FRIEEEND🎶
S-TIER rippetoe drop. 10/10
Underrated
11/10
BUT ITS NOT ABOUT YOU, JEFF
Strongman is this goldmine of alternative/traditional strength exercises but it’s hard to tell where the real value is in it all. Thanks!!
Thanks for recommending Eric Bugenhagen. My sides got a sick pump.
“Big giant 12 inch log” - I had lots of kfc for dinner last night I’m expecting one of these to be conjured up after my morning coffee, don’t think it’s gonna teach me to lean back on pressing but I’m sure it will be a spiritual and profound experience regardless
Did bodybuilding and powerlifting for 9 years total before I decided to train strongman for a MONTH before entering my first competition. I placed well in the deadlift, viking press and Hercules hold (I just have big hands lol) but struggled in the last 3 events which were all moving events (yoke, loading race and truck pull). Despite my unbalanced skill set, I came second that day (guy who came first won all three moving events btw).
Static strength is good and all, but people with similar backgrounds as mine really just want to focus on learning how to move & mastering the new movements (in particular log & stones). I would probably put pushing/pulling/yokes a notch higher.
I really appreciated the Science acronym, very good.
As soon as you said "farmer carries" I immediately said "S-tier."
Great video.
Grip and traps. Anything else?
@@What-he5pr core, back, and legs
“There are strongman competitors with very mid level deadlifts that do very well in competitions.” Its fine Alan, you can just say my name.
Only tier list video on exercises I'm interested in
Until I heard Atlas shrugged, that is. brb.
Don't have time to watch. Giving it a like cause all your videos are awesome. Keep on keeping on.
S-Tier is Farmer's Walk, Sandbags, Axel Clean and Press (mostly cause of the Push Press). Log Press and Atlas Stones are A-Tier. Deadlift is B-Tier. He does mention sandbags as S+ Tier too which... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ true but they're already in S-Tier.
Alexander Bromley has done some great tier-lists for powerlifting, definitely recommend.
I wanna see Dr. Mike do a reaction video to this.... I'm not quite sure how that would go, but I'm pretty sure it would be fun, starting with the definition of SCIENCE!
Great video. I did a local strongman meet in 2023 and really enjoyed it. I am not sure if I will compete again, but definitely agree with the list and like the dimension strongman training adds to my overall physical health and wellness.
Farmers walk affect on grip is because with every step the weight jerks down providing overloaded, varying forces that the grip must compensate for - then rapidly recover before the next step. If resisting 100kg against gravity, suddenly from that thrust it is resisting say 120kg ... then 80kg ... and so on. This is vastly simplified but basically, lots of shocks on the muscle compared to a static hold. Same with climbing, for example, muscles are hit with brief extreme overloads being heaved about on a wall. Stinking lazy forearms need that kind of wake up call.
Great video. Can you make a video on how to implement strongman lifts in a commercial gym
Amazing video and I'm liking all this sandbag love I'm seeing online these days.
Would love to see what calisthenics movements you think are the best for strongmen to incorporate into their rotation, too
Great video Alan! There can never be too many tier lists. I appreciate your insightful explanations, and agree with the all the rankings.
The SCIENCE acrostic killed me lmao
Im so happy for you, trimming the beard was an excellent choice
I’d imagine a Rick Del Stick and Thrall collab would be very cool. First off, Untamed has TONS of toys for the Dr of Density.
Alan could show him a thing or do in strongman. Seems like it would be fun
"Eye of the Tiger" in the background, hell yeah! 👍😁
Im all for Science based lifting… with Alan’s acronym
All of the info in this video was helpful to me. Very much appreciated.
Very helpful for me as I'm deciding what strongman tool is better for my home gym. Thank you Alan!
Excellent breakdown!
good to see some more science based content creators 😂
Love your content. Nitpicking but a lot of the footage you show with the push press segment are power jerks. IMO a different exercise in skill and strength demands, so (again imo) in that regard not exactly interchangeable. However i do rely on different kind of jerks so they are a very useful skill for me and worth the time to learn.
Jokes on you Alan. I won my division at USS nationals and now I am preparing for USS worlds and I am watching your video.
Great video!
Anti-Flag playing in the background at just after 16 minutes. Nice.
Super useful
Interesting that the way you feel about the circus dumbell is exactly how i feel about the 1h barbell jerk. F tier. 🤝
I love science😊
Funny this came out the same day as Bromley's video on sand bags.
Eye of the tiger! Someone is getting after it in the gym! You cant miss a lift with that playing
Super useful
Thanks bro
Right in the feels when he said he's seen 405 bench pressers push press 250
Whats a good standard for starting weights on sandbags? Also, what fill do you use for the bags at your gym?
Thanks for the helpful videos
Dude animal tier list's are the GOAT. Apparently cheetahs are an absolute garbage tier build and dragonflies are broken OP
Beetles:
The SCIENCE acronym was great lol.
Evidence based evidence for research based science
no squats?
I'm fascinated by the implication that Alan has a large, successful presence on the internet but has only heard of tier lists recently.
Quit sandbagging and talk about the sandbags. lol Good stuff man.
Alan you are a very knowledgeable guy for sure, and I take your advice seriously. However I'm sorry, Deadlifts remain king for raw strength, as well as squats. They've made me stronger in EVERY other movement. Also, Farmers Carries and Yoke Walks have absolutely caused my body to grow and become stronger in every way possible. Those are my top 4 movements. Pressing, pulls, cleans, etc. are all secondary "light days". This is just my personal experience. Cheers brother.
I cannot wait for other strongmen to react to this video, especially them Deadlift Specialists 😈😈😈😈😈
Your edits are G(od) tier lately.
The other great thing is that sandbags and an axle bar are cheap compared to all of the the other equipment
Anyone have a way to determine what weight sandbag to get? like compared to your max deadlift/squat? 50%? 25%?
Squat???
Love you Alan, but deadlift in B tier made my soul cry a little.
getting stronger at a deadlift(or some variation) will make practically all the other lifts he mentioned go up.
Crucifix and thor hold ?
Sandbags and Farmers in S-Tier: "MY MAN!"
😊
No truck pull ???
For the algorithm
"If you are elite, you are not watching a teir list"
Me- 😑😑😑😔🤣🤣🤣🤙💪😜
Didn't you fail to lift that wheelbarrow at nats 2021? Your science says you should train deadlifts for strongman strength base!
circus dumbell is F for FUCKIN FUN
i find it hard to hear what you're saying with the music in the background and that fan
Im pretty sure hooper said he did a 1000lb yoke first time he tried. Not 800. But i could be wrong
Funny, i remember when i first found this channel the sun shone out of Rip's arse. Yet these days he's memed.
11:50 he didn't need to do Jack PGM like this
3d team alpha in white and without clapping cheeks
Sounds like Olympic lifts are more S tier, best strength sport yet again
Deadlift better be SS
You gotta stop skipping neck day bro
Whats with all the peach 🍑
Need mcchicken
bro the best deodorant for men.
no deodorant at all, you dont listen to the snake oil salesman trying to get the whole world sick of the elimination of a normal compensatory bodily function. ie expressive immunity
🥃👴🏻 WHAT IS THIS JUNK??
Ranked by science? Okay Jeff nippard. Just a joke
👴🏻🥃 WHAT IS THIS JUNK??
Don't you know? Rippetoe is the science. Not you, not nippard, but Rip. Now go run or something.
But how is the stretch and feel. Not one mention of resistance curves
CDB is a garbage event. Parlor trick not who’s the strongest. 🤷🏽♀️
Dude you look so much better without the beard and long hair.
First!
anti-flag is so based
Strong man focused is mainly strength get big eat more dirty bulk but when it comes to abs strength they struggle.
🔥🎸🔥
Disappointed with Alan as he didn't evaluate the, 1000 LBS!!! tyre flip, which is clearly different and S tier.
S tier playlist in the background
Alan Thrall finally discovered tier lists
Alan “Cut and release” Thrall
I can tell you don't watch anime when you don't know what S tier is
I've been consuming Japanese media for over 15 years now and I no fucking idea what S means lmao
i used to be a massive weeb, i didnt know S tier had anything to do with it
It started off as the Japanese system of grading and has been used in anime fandoms as a ranking system for years.
A few animes like 1 Punch Man and My Hero Academia use it in show show as their ranking systems. And I remember anime zines in the 90s using S tier ranking the way a lot of TH-camrs do now.