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5 Rules for Log Press Beginners
Most people approach the log press like a barbell with handles. It isn't. The athletes who progress fastest aren't the strongest ones in the room - they're the ones who understand why their heels need to leave the floor, why the crash pads are holding them back, and why pushing their head through is the single most common reason a log press fails at maximum weight. These are the five rules I apply to every beginner I coach, from executives to elite strongmen.
Grip Training for Strongman
Grip training for strongman is the most underrated area of the sport — and one of the most poorly trained. I've yet to meet an athlete with a grip that's too strong, but I've coached plenty who've failed a farmers walk they could easily deadlift because their fingers peeled apart. This guide covers everything: anatomy, programming, moving events, assistance work, and GPP. If you want to compete at a high level, this is where gains are being left on the table.
How We Built an Axle Press World Record at the Arnold Classic
We now sit at 39 world records and titles and every single build-up is different. I don't get bored with world record preps. In fact, alongside world title challenges, they're my ikigai or raison d'etre. I live for them. I get a huge amount of gratification from achieving them with my athletes.
There are principles I follow to make the situation easier. One of them is to remain calm. After so many world record attempts, it's second nature to me. Fight or flight as a coach is not useful — it paralyses you from thinking straight and making the right decisions.
Takeaways from Official Strongman Games 2025
The Official Strongman Games (OSG) is the pinnacle for many categories in strongman because with it comes an official title of ‘World’s Strongest.’ It could be u90kg men or u82kg women. You win this competition and your achievement is etched into history for your category. This is why the competition attracts the best of the best from far and wide.
How do you win a World title though? Can we see any clues from the performances of the winners? Here are some takeaways to consider if you want to win or coach a winner in 2026.
Strongman Workshop Q&A
Step back into our exclusive Strongman Workshop. This unfiltered Q&A delivers raw, practical advice on mobility, power output, and the small changes that lead to big results in competition. Packed with proven methods from athletes who live it, it’s insider knowledge you won’t want to miss.
Strongman Workshop - Log Press
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6 World Record Deadlift Tips for Strongman
What are the most common deadlift training methods for my most successful strongman competitors? Read now for strongman deadlift tips.
6 Training Tips for OSGs World's Online Qualifier 2022
You've got just a few weeks to prepare for the strongman OSG World's Online Qualifier. Here are my top two tips per strongman event.
Should you Jerk or Push Press the Log?
Not sure whether to jerk or push press the log for Strongman? Take these considerations into account.
7 Tips for a Great Rack | Log Push Press Mastery
Achieve log push press mastery & explore the importance of a great rack with this ultimate guide to push press by strongman Tom Hibbert.
10 Tips to Improve Your Log Clean
Are you a strongman who wants to improve your log clean? You're in the right place. Here's 10 tips for ultimate log clean success!
10 Tips for Atlas Stone Excellence
Want to improve your atlas stone performance for strongman? Here's 10 tips for achieving atlas stone excellence at your next event.
4 Changes I had to Make to Break the World Record
Tom highlights key areas of improvement he had to make to allow him to achieve his goal of breaking the u90kg log world record.
6 Keys for Moving Event Excellence
Improve your performance in the moving events with immediate effect by applying the tips Tom has outlined in this article!
8 Training Tips for the Monster Dumbbell
Use these 8 tips to sky rocket your monster dumbbell training results! Tried & tested with world class athletes!
10 Tips to Improve Overhead Toss
If you want to improve your strength, power and performance in the overhead toss strongman event then apply these 10 top tips!
8 Protocols to Improve Grip for the Farmers Walk
Improve your grip strength in the Farmers Walk event with these 8 different workout protocols. Results based & proven to work!
5 Things I changed to help Graham Hicks break the British Log Record
Check out 5 things Tom Hibbert changed whilst training Graham Hicks to help him set a new British Log Press record of 220kg.
Floor to Overhead for Reps: Optimal Techniques
This protocol is a humbling experience for even the seasoned professional. Great to increase muscle mass or break through a training plateau.