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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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The Strongest Southern Belle: History in the Making!
This Saturday United States Strongman is chasing history in Kentucky! Promoters Robbie and Codye McCann are raising the bar for...
M. Johnston
Feb 23, 20161 min read
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USS Nats Sponsor 4Armour: Made in the U.S.A.!
4Armour, LLC is a small American business started out of true passion for all things heavy. In 2013, we made our first pair of sleeves...
4Armour Team
Feb 18, 20161 min read
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Deep Water Training! The Skinny on Fat!
Are you overweight? Tired? Need more energy? Then Deep Water can be your personal trainer and fitness method. Life is stressful and you...
J. Andersen
Feb 15, 20161 min read
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The Prez Speaks: Thirty-One Years of Competition and Counting!
This is my 31st year of competition. This year is much sweeter. I am retiring from public education. After 30 years it is time to move on...
W. Wessels
Feb 10, 20161 min read
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USS Pro Women's Worlds!
Your United States Strongman is proud to bring you the USS Pro Women's Worlds on October 28th and 29th in Louisville, KY. Once again our...
USS Staff Writer
Jan 22, 20162 min read
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Strongman Life: Kilted Wisdom
A little over 6 years ago, I walked into Slater’s Hardware to buy a log. It didn’t seem like a life altering decision at the time. My...
C. Vachio
Jan 20, 20164 min read
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Breaking News for Juniors - USS has Opportunities for You!
Over the past month YOUR United States Strongman has negotiated a deal with Ultimate Strongman and has exclusive opportunities for the...
M. Johnston
Jan 18, 20161 min read
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Have We Got a Deal for You!
Hopefully you have seen the Friends of USS section on the website. And, hopefully you have visited our friends at Talos Nutrition. But if...
M. Johnston
Jan 10, 20161 min read
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal.....or How To Blow-Up Your Deadlift!
High-frequency training has been popular on and off for the last 100 years. For the most part, Olympic lifting has been the major...
B. Chavez ©2015 Evil Genius Sports Performance
Jan 5, 20162 min read
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Happy New Year!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! The overwhelming support USS has received in 2015 has been amazing. 75 contest in 2015. 36 States with...
W. Wessels
Jan 1, 20161 min read
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Strongman Life: Training for USS Nats 24 weeks Out with the VEEP!
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope you have had a wonderful holiday season so far and are looking forward to one...
J. Albrecht
Dec 26, 20152 min read
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Merry Christmas!
"I want to wish everyone a great Christmas. Hopefully Santa left you some new equipment to hit new PR's the coming year!" - Coach Barkley...
US Strongman - The Four Horsemen
Dec 25, 20151 min read
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Friends of USS: Talos Nutrition!
YOUR United States Strongman is proud to welcome Talos Nutrition to the USS Revolution. Talos is a new supplement company founded by...
M. Johnston
Dec 21, 20154 min read
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Hope for the Holidays 9: Giving Families a Merry Christmas!
I look back at all of the Hope contest I have held. This actually started back in 1998. Jim Davis and I ran this contest for a few years...
W. Wessels
Dec 16, 20151 min read
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My US Strongman: The All Woman's Show - Jul Valkyrie at Detroit Tough!
This past weekend, I competed at the Jul Valkyrie all women's world qualifier at Detroit Tough, hosted by Brandi Asher. Before I even get...
E. Carpenter
Dec 14, 20153 min read
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Strongman Life: Deadlift - The Road to Strongman Nirvana!
OK, the smart people (ME) have been polled and the vote is in .........YES, YOU DO NEED TO DEADLIFT. How much of this vile thing must I...
B.Chavez - ©2015 Evil Genius Sports Performance
Dec 4, 20153 min read
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Strongman Life: Training for USS Nats 28 Weeks out with the VEEP!
Happy Turkey Day! I hope your Thanksgiving festivities were full of family, friends, love, and of course some good eats! After the last...
J. Albrecht
Nov 27, 20153 min read
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US Strongman Welcomes Mountaineers and Blue Hens to the Revolution!
Your United States strongman is proud to welcome states number 35 and 36! Delaware and West Virginia are on board! First, we have Dan...
M. Johnston
Nov 24, 20151 min read
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Strongman Life: Deadlifts?
Evil Genius Sports Performance consults with strength athletes from all over the world, but the one question that seems to hold on border...
B. Chavez ©2015 Evil Genius Sports Performance
Nov 23, 20151 min read
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Maine Gets a Triple Threat!
Your United States Strongman is proud to welcome Ryan Martin as the State Representative in Maine. Ryan is not only a promoter , but a...
M. Johnston
Nov 18, 20151 min read
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