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Pluvious

(4,349 posts)
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 03:02 PM Jan 2019

This is what passes for a Strong Man in Scotland...

Whew !!!

My back is hurting in sympathy.

Some of the comments are pretty funny lol

moosepantsthekey
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Also good to point out that lifting a round object is significantly harder than a barbell. You never have a good grip on it. So it’s more incredible then it sounds

RoastingNoodles
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Also the weight distribution is different, hence different muscles are used.

ONLY_COMMENTS_ON_GW
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Ah, this is why I can deadlift 350lb no problem but have trouble lifting a 150lb body out of my trunk!

MisterPresidented
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That got dark fast



https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/ag81l3/andrew_cairney_from_glasglow_scotland_loading_all/
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This is what passes for a Strong Man in Scotland... (Original Post) Pluvious Jan 2019 OP
Wow ! yesphan Jan 2019 #1
Squat IcyPeas Jan 2019 #2
Verrrrrrry imprrrrressive, aye! 3catwoman3 Jan 2019 #3
Impressive, but the combination of kilt and red sneakers was... interesting. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #4

IcyPeas

(21,957 posts)
2. Squat
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 04:40 PM
Jan 2019

I can't believe how he gets in to a squat position and manages to stand up with that stone. Geez.

3catwoman3

(24,143 posts)
3. Verrrrrrry imprrrrressive, aye!
Tue Jan 15, 2019, 10:13 PM
Jan 2019

That guy in the hat stabilizing the barrels was taking a real chance getting his fingers crushed.

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