Chad Wesley Smith discusses some important considerations for Strongman Training. Chad was the 2012 NAS National Champion, where he earned his Strongman Pro Card. Some of the topics Chad covers in this video are:
-Chad’s Strongman Career
-Traits of Successful Competitors
-How To Assess An Athlete’s Strength and Weaknesses
-Training Strategies for Foundational Events
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