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United States Strongman #FABA
Since its inception in 2014, United States Strongman has continually recommitted itself to providing opportunities for athletes to achieve their goals through competition. Everything earned. Part of this commitment is to help create the best atmosphere for our promoters to actively provide these opportunities at local and regional locations, and working with veteran and quality promoters for YOUR USS Nationals competitions. This is prefaced by our motto, "For Athletes, By Athletes," as USS's history began with athletes. We appreciate you, and are thankful that you are part of the USS family.
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USS MW Champ Gets the Call for Opportunity! South Africa and SCL await!
At USS we are always looking for ways to help our athletes advance. So, when the SCL President calls the USS President Willie Wessels,...
M. Johnston
Mar 12, 20172 min read


More Chances to Compete at the Arnold 2018 via XPC!
In case you missed the fun last weekend, three USS athlete pulled big during the XPC DEADLIFT Salute on the Rogue Strength Stage in...
M. Johnston
Mar 11, 20171 min read


Over the Weekend, I Competed in the XPC 21 Deadlift Salute and Totally Blew It!
So starting from the beginning. The weekend came and I was ready to go. I made weight at 217.5 and was feeling good. I woke up a little...
S. Schumaker
Mar 8, 20173 min read


United States Strongman Offers More Opportunity for All US Strongmen!
YOUR United States Strongman is at it again! The 4 Horseman of USS, once again are looking out for you! Always FOR Athletes By Athletes,...
M. Johnston
Feb 28, 20172 min read


Opportunity is Knocking in Indiana!
Who wants to go to Asia!? How about qualifying for USS Nationals? Or do you just like to lift heavy stuff? The USS VEEP, John Albrecht...
M. Johnston
Feb 4, 20171 min read


The Yard! The Newest USS Affiliate Gym!
USS is proud to have Mike Rusonis and the Yard Barbell Club in the fold. The Yard Barbell Club is located within NEPA CrossFit in...
M. Johnston
Jan 24, 20171 min read


The Big Apple + Big USS Contest = Big Opportunity!
This weekend at NY Strong, USS promotor and NY State Co-representative Todd Giorgi, is putting on the Ritz! New York's Strong-est Man &...
M. Johnston
Jan 17, 20172 min read


An End of the Year Note from the Prez!
Happy New Year to all. I hope everyones training is going well. There are a lot of great contest this year. Start planning your calendars...
W. Wessels
Jan 1, 20172 min read


The 2nd Annual Winter Strength Pro-Am Write-up!
This year’s contest brought another great group of competitors to RABFitness in Kennewick, WA. We had the honor of being able to give...
M. Kromer
Dec 28, 20163 min read


My US Strongman: Shawn Schumaker Earns XPC Spot at Hope 10!
Finally back to work after the long weekend and my entire body is sore. I went into the weekend with the ultimate goal of hitting 750 and...
S. Schumaker
Dec 20, 20163 min read


The Winter Pro-Am gets Beneath the Bar!
The 2nd Annual Winter Pro-Am promoted by USS Washington State Reps, Lisa and Mike Kromer is already shaping up to be huge! Not only is it...
M. Johnston
Nov 28, 20161 min read


My USStrongwoman: Lisa Kromer - Wife, Mother, Promoter and Champion!
I had such a great experience at USS Pro Women’s Worlds; I have been spinning my wheels trying to wrap my head around it all. The first...
L. Kromer
Nov 20, 20163 min read


New Florida State Rep Brings Experience and Military Service!
Your USS is proud to announce that long time promoter Donnie Kieran is stepping into the road of Florida State Representative. Donnie has...
M. Johnston
Nov 18, 20161 min read


2017 USS Nats Sponsor List is Growing!
When you and YOUR United States Strongman made history earlier this year by hosting the largest strongman contest ever with the 2106 USS...
M. Johnston
Nov 14, 20161 min read


My US Strongwoman: PRO and MW Women's World Champ ~ Kim Baum Speaks!
From YOUR middle weight pro women's world champion, A little about me: I am a firm believer that hard work pays off and that is an...
K. Baum
Nov 12, 20165 min read


USS Nationals Entry Form is Posted! 224 Days Away? Yep! Sign-up Early and Reserve Your Position!
Coach Barkley, of the Four Horsemen of United States Strongman, has your United States Strongman National Championships 2017 entry ready...
J. Albrecht
Nov 11, 20161 min read


My US Strongwoman: Shanna Gardner Competes at USS Pro Women's Worlds!
I’ve been sitting here staring at a blank document for over 30 minutes trying to figure out a way to explain why I love Strongman in a...
S. Gardner
Nov 10, 20162 min read


Arkansas has an Army Ranger in Charge!
At YOUR USS we love our service men and women! Nothing makes us prouder then when one of America's finest takes on a leadership role for...
M. Johnston
Nov 8, 20162 min read


The Prez Speaks! Reflecting on USS Pro Women's Worlds 2016!
This started with a idea. Then it became a reality. More needed to be done for the women. Well, we did it. This was a group effort. Rob...
W. Wessels
Nov 7, 20162 min read


My US Strongwoman: Raquel Walters Defies Pundits. Wins Pro Status!
She's too girly for strongman; I remember hearing that the first time I set foot in a strongman gym a little over a year ago. “People...
R. Walters
Nov 6, 20164 min read
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