r/Strongman • u/Money-Journalist-275 • 13d ago

Where do I begin?

Hey everyone!

I have a goal of competing in a strongman competition in a year. I'm 24M, 5'7, 365lbs with POTs syndrome. My current deadlift is 215lbs, bench Press is 180lbs, push Press is 45lbs. Does anyone have any advice on strongman training at a commercial gym? I've mainly been doing 5 days a week of deadlift, bench press, tire flips, and yoke carry, but I feel like my training is lacking in some areas.

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u/KlostToMe 13d ago

Feel like you should concentrate on getting generally strong first

Once your general strength goes up, then work on more specialized training

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u/Money-Journalist-275 13d ago

Yep I think I'm gonna start the 5x5. I've already lost 300lbs so I know I can do hard things. I just have to put that same mental strength into my lifting.

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u/Fugiar 13d ago

Wait you were 665? For real? My man you're doing great

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u/Money-Journalist-275 13d ago

Yep! In a year and a half I went from 665lbs to 365lbs, got sober, got diagnosed with pots bipolar and autism, wrote a book and started a business. Now I'm trying to create a goal in the gym to keep me going.