Since its inception in 2002, the Arnold Strongman Basic (ASC) has develop into one of many extra prestigious power contests on the planet. Males (and girls) from across the globe fly to Columbus, OH, the competition’s solely house, for an intense two-day battle of power.
This yr’s ASC happens from March 3-4 and options 10 of the highest athletes within the sport (see beneath for a full roster). Under, you’ll discover a leaderboard, occasion breakdowns, and extra details about the ASC. BarBend will replace this web page all through the competition.
2023 Arnold Strongman Basic Leaderboard
- Trey Mitchell — 19
- Mitchell Hooper — 16.5
- Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 14.5
- Pavlo Nakonechnyy — 11.5
- Tom Stoltman — 10.5
- Rob Kearney — 9
- Bobby Thompson — 9.5
- Tom Evans — 8.5
- Luke Stoltman — 7
- Kevin Faires — 4
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2023 Arnold Strongman Basic Day One
Day One of many ASC consists of two occasions — the Wheel of Ache and the Austrian Oak Log Press. Try the lives tream beneath:
American Trey Mitchell leads the pack after the primary day of competitors, taking second within the Wheel of Ache and inserting first within the Austrian Oak log press occasion.
Wheel of Ache Outcomes
The Wheel of Ache made its ASC debut in 2019. Manufactured by Rogue, this beast weighs over 20,000 kilos and stands over 20 toes tall. It’s impressed by Conan The Barbarian (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger).
Rivals have 60 seconds to maneuver the implement as many meters as potential. This progressive occasion requires a novel mixture of power, stability, and endurance.
- Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 30.68 meters
- Trey Mitchell — 29.57 meters
- Mitchell Hooper — 28.65 meters
- Pavlo Nakonechnyy — 28.02 meters
- Tom Stoltman — 27.94 meters
- Luke Stoltman — 25.07 meters
- Tom Evans —24.61 meters
- Kevin Faires — 23.44 meters
- Rob Kearney — 21.31 meters
- Bobby Thompson — 18.11 meters
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Austrian Oak Outcomes
For this occasion, athletes had 90 seconds to raise as many reps as potential with 195 kilograms (430 kilos). Rivals may go for a 175-kilogram (386-pound)
This one was thrilling, people. Significantly when Mitchell Hooper of Canada mustered three very technical reps after almost fumbling his second press. The power across the stage appeared electrical, and it felt like Hooper achieved one thing wonderful by tying American Log Press document holder Bobby Thompson. Nevertheless, Trey Mitchell, who hails from Texas, stepped up and blasted by way of 4 reps.
- Trey Mitchell — 4 reps (195 kilograms)
- Mitchell Hooper — 3 reps (195 kilograms)
- Bobby Thompson — 3 reps (195 kilograms)
- Rob Kearney — 2 reps (195 kilograms)
- Mateusz Kieliszkowski — 1 rep (195 kilograms)
- Pavlo Nakonechnyy — 1 rep (195 kilograms)
- Tom Stoltman — 1 rep (195 kilograms)
- Tom Evans — 1 rep (195 kilograms)
- Luke Stoltman — 6 reps (175 kilograms)
- Kevin Faires — 3 reps (175 kilograms)
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2023 Arnold Strongman Basic Roster
2023 Arnold Strongman Basic Occasions
Right here’s the whole occasion schedule for each days of the competitors.
Day One
- Wheel of Ache
- Austrian Oak Log Press
Day Two
- Elephant Bar Deadlift
- Unspunnen Stone Throw
- Body Carry
Methods to Watch the Arnold Strongman Basic
If you happen to can’t attend the competitors in particular person, the ASC and Arnold Strongwoman Basic are free and live-streamed on Rogue’s YouTube channel.
The stream options commentary from Europe’s Strongest Man Laurence “Huge Loz” Shahlaei, Rogue Invitational commentator Sean Woodland, and World’s Strongest Man veteran Jerry Pritchett.
Arnold Strongman Basic Winners
Right here’s a whole checklist of each ASC winner by date order:
- 2002 — Mark Henry
- 2003 — Zydrunas Savickas
- 2004 — Zydrunas Savickas
- 2005 — Zydrunas Savickas
- 2006 — Zydrunas Savickas
- 2007 — Zydrunas Savickas
- 2008 — Zydrunas Savickas
- 2009 — Derek Poundstone
- 2010 — Derek Poundstone
- 2011 — Brian Shaw
- 2012 — Mike Jenkins
- 2013 — Vytautas Lalas
- 2014 — Zydrunas Savickas
- 2015 — Brian Shaw
- 2016 — Zydrunas Savickas
- 2017 — Brian Shaw
- 2018 — Hafthor Björnsson
- 2019 — Hafthor Björnsson
- 2020 — Hafthor Björnsson
- 2021 — Contest didn’t happen because of COVID-19
- 2022 — Martins Licis
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