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World Class Stone Maker (Retired)
Open heart surgery survivor
Only Stones Trusted At @officialstrongmangames
Wannabe Strongman
Nat+state rcrd hldr

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Didn't get to post earlier about how much I love these Mini Dinnies from @willdevelopment !! They definitely spark joy. 🪨🪨😍

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Atlas Stone Series!🔥

The final event of the 2026 Cerberus Strength Official Strongman Games is the Atlas Stone Series!

We are bringing back this iconic final event! Our signature red atlas stones, crafted by @willdevelopment, will be lovingly cleaned up and made pretty again by none other than Will Ramirez himself.

Athletes will begin on the heavy side of the stone platforms and will rush in all the way to the lightest stone to begin their trial of 6 Atlas Stone loads. The first stone will feel like a feather for these athletes with fresh tacky and adrenaline pumping… but there is a catch… have they trained to load to this high of a platform? The first platform is tall! 60in / 152cm for most of the men and still at a challenging 54in / 137cm for everyone else.  Each stone will increase in weight, but also graciously decrease in height by 2in / 5cm. Finishing with the final 6th stone at a more standard height, but with a weight that would challenge these athletes fresh… but instead, they will be anything but fresh… most of their tacky gone… lungs inflamed as their breathing is no longer controlled breaths. Will they get the last stone? Will it even leave the ground? Tacky from previous athletes makes the stones latch to the ground, making the initial pick that much harder.

This event will absolutely finish these athletes. The podium is decided here. Who will finish strong and claim the title of OSG Champion and World’s Strongest?

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2026 Cerberus Strength Official Strongman Games 
📍 WEC Expo Center 1, Ocala, FL  @worldequestriancenter @ocalamarion 
🗓️ November 20-22, 2026 
🎟️ VIP and 3-day spectator tickets on sale now!

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#wec #OcalaMarion

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This is #Strongman

Yesterday was @wdpsychocircus I am still learning every day and every battle. This was a PR for my Stones at 215lbs. I almost had a second one, but I see the weakness in my stability.

Fantastic show @willdevelopment

This was my last event in my 5 event run until October 3rd for @strength_sports_america

Now back to training and building for the month of September.

Also tested out @notorious_lift sumo 4 shoes in Comp!

@stevenmcoyne as the judge and @conan_thebarbarian_1997 keeping score

#strongmanjourney #stonetoshoulder #fitness #bouldershoulders

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3RD PLACE, PODIUM TIME.
This has been one of the most challenging months. I have faced many losses but these losses have motivated me to pursue my dream even harder.
World strongest man here I come☦️

#strongman #strengthandconditioning #fitness #gym #strength

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And here is my annual strongman moonlighting! Got second place today competing against @coltggfratz and @mlucci94 definitely a fun time! Thank you to coach @coltggfratz for giving me a great program to prep with for this :)

Event1: 275lb stone to shoulder. Of course i get it all the way up and then fumble it lol so it was a 0 lol

Event2: truck push! 17.5 seconds not too shabby :)

Event3: Hercules hold! Fun and super cool implement, but Jfc i hate long events lol 1:22 for time and an event win :)

Event4: 245lb log and that was an 8lb PR already :) x2 wasn’t there today but it felt good :)

Event5: 300lb axle double overhand deadlift grip event! Event win here! This is a weird grip to be strong with but I’ll take it!!

Let’s see if i don’t fumble a stone event a third year in a row next year lol

And last but absolutely NEVER least! Thank you my love @zeroalethea for coming out to support!!!! Thanks babe!!! ❤️❤️❤️i love you and thank you for recording!!!

#strongman #sometimes

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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔⁣
u90kg - 11th out of 17⁣
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This 11th thing is starting to be an annoying habit eh? Self deprecation aside, I was stoked to be able to compete in @naturalstrongman World’s Strongest for a second time this year. ⁣
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Without diving too much into it, I’ve had some major life stressors going on, so making it there in one piece, in any semblance of shape, was a feat in itself. Had some ups and downs performance-wise, but it’s a performance I own fully. So let’s go⁣
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Day 1⁣
Event 1: Squat for Reps (418/529lb) - choose your weight, any reps on heavy beat all on light. Based on training 8ish of the light option was the goal, and hit that. 10th⁣
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Event 2: Sled Medley (275/308/584lb) - Nice and steady performance. Only hit part of this specifically in training, so happy with that. 40.13s for 7th⁣
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Event 3: Heavy/Light Log (242/286lb) - This will haunt me. Have hit and planned to hit 286, but legs were absolute jelly after a quick turnaround from the first two events. The whole class’s logs were down. Just couldn’t get balanced. Big fat zero for tied last place.⁣
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Event 4: Farmers (286/hand)- Steady as she goes. Usually quicker on the picks and transitions, but these were slick farmers, so concentrated on no drops. 18.5s for 5th⁣
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Day 2:⁣
Event 5: Deadlift Escalator (485-661) - Successive reps at increasing weigh (+20kg each). Hit the third at 573, then that shit didn’t budge. Tied 5th⁣
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Event 6: Yoke into CDB (727 to 132/154lb) - Decent run of the yoke and first CDB, just botched the 2nd. 11th⁣
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Event 7: Loading Medley (242/264/286/308lb) - Proud of my finish here. Only a minor flub on the first pick. Big thanks to @kclossick for basically teaching all the Americans a new technique on the kegs once we realized the drawbacks of the implements. 39.79s for 5th⁣
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@static_monsters World Wide Championships are coming in HOT 🔥

Flash Packs™️ are now officially LIVE for you to grab on the website under "strongman" ✊️

You can also tap the link at the bottom this post to grab yours since IG stepped up its game 🤯

We are gifting all athletes complimentary headshots as well, date & time TBD 🪨⭐️

Excited to see our global Strong Human Fam at Phoenix, AZ in September 👉👈

All photos captured during Static Monsters Qualifer at @freakstrong_gym in Crystal River, FL featuring:

@paul_strayer13
@dollbyfresh1992
@shawn.burton.7792
@thejennifercunningham
@bigwoody67

📷 @canonusa
🎶 Monsters 👻

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Ok... yesterday I feel.was a big success! I have put on many contests over the years, but this may have been my favorite! I have always tried to come up with things nobody does, and I never do this to make money! In fact, It usually costs me alot of money and time to do these, and its because I love doing this. This is all I know and have done my whole life! I came up with the idea of the Animal Cage from watching it at the Arnold Classic every year. With the help of @seanfennelly (who also worked his ass off for this) as well as @cory.sheffield we made it happen! My goal was that 700lb deadlift that I've been chasing and I got it too my knees! Not bad for 57 and 189lbs. But hey, im not done yet...first of all I want to thank my second mom, Debbie Callahan and Tonya Parker Allred for there help, and letting us put it on at the famous @debsgymfitnesscenter . @willdevelopment for donating the king and queen trophies as well as lifting and lending his talents on the microphone! Also, @stevenmcoyne was surprisingly very entertaining on the microphone also! Thank you my friend for your support! I want to thank Kevin Wood for your support and inspiration to all of us!! Thank you to Ryan Beasley, who donated much of the prize money I gave out! Thank you to many others that helped spot, load, and judge yesterday. I appreciate you greatly..and of course to everyone that donated and lifted. We raised almost $2,000 for The Special Forces Foundation! If I forgot anyone, im sorry. I will continue to come up with ideas for future contests, because I will quit competing and giving back when im dead! Thank you! #strongman #powerlifting #animalcage #Instagram #strength

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I started this prep in October.

Six months ago, I made the decision to fully trust my coaches’ plan and commit to the process.
My coaches, Shane and Tiffany Heugly, are undeniably the best in the business.

From day one, I locked in.
Zero cheats.
Every workout completed.
Cardio done 6 days a week.
Every meal eaten exactly as planned.
Every gallon of water drank.

Recovery and health stayed a priority the entire time.

I checked in weekly, and anytime I had questions, I received quick responses backed with knowledge and experience.
No fluff. No disrespect. Always professional.

What surprised me most was how much I actually enjoyed this prep.
No victim mentality. No complaining.
I chose this, and I wanted this.

Life still happened during prep.
I took vacations, went on a cruise, visited family, celebrated holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries.
I even had one planned burger on my birthday 😂

Everything else? ALL on plan.

I didn’t just survive this prep — I thrived in it.
I felt energized, motivated, focused, and driven every single week.

This sport isn’t for everyone.
It opens you up to criticism, opinions, comparisons, and judgment… but also encouragement and support.

The criticism fuels me ☺️
The random messages saying, “You motivated me to start again,” genuinely mean a lot to me.

I encourage myself.
My husband encourages me.
We’re a team. Even though our goals look different right now, we still work together to achieve them.

Thank you to everyone who sent encouragement, support, prayers, opinions 😂😂 and well wishes along the way.

Every bit of it pushed me forward and motivated me for what’s next 😘
@npcironlife

#ironlifeclassic #goals❤️ #npcfigure #nationallyqualified #igfit

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2026 @theworldsstrongestman Athlete Highlight Part 1: @james_jeffers_strongman James The Train Jeffers

I got the chance to meet James at WSM and give him two tokens of appreciation: a paracord lanyard I made called The Lifeline and a mini atlas stone keychain made by @willdevelopment (the maker of the atlas stones used at Official Strongman Games).

James The Train Jeffers has been consistently putting in the work since I first saw him compete in 2023 at OSG in West Virginia, where he placed 5th.

Since then, just to name a few, he has placed:
-2nd at Canada's Strongest Man (2024 and 2025)
-4th at 2024 OSG barely missing the podium
-4th at 2025 North America's Strongest Man
-2nd at 2025 OSG
-1st at 2026 Siberian Power Show

It was awesome to watch you compete in person and thank you so much for taking the time to meet me!

Choo Choo!

#day2282

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Only two weeks left!...I want to turn this into the ultimate lifting party!.. first of all, I will be installing a 160 foot fence in the gym that everyone will lift in! I will be giving $150 to the biggest bench press, deadlift, female deadlift, yoke walk for 30 feet, and log press! Other than that you are free to do whatever you want... examples are axel press for reps, deadlift for reps, log press for reps, bench press with a shirt or sling shot, farmers walk, etc..there are no weight classes, just lifting with like minded people that are there to help and encourage you! Lifters of all strength levels are welcome! From beginner to elite! My buddy @willdevelopment will be on the microphone, as well as lifting himself! We will also have a King and Queen of the cage, which is the most valuable lifters of the day. That will be decided at the end of the contest. We have prizes and medals that will be given out as well also. My boy @rarebreed_88 will be out front grilling out as well! Finally, all proceeds will be donated to @specialforcesfoundation_ It's only 10 bucks to enter so go sign up on Iron Podium, or the day of! Saturday, May 23rd Debs Gym House of Perfection.. thank you to my partners in this @cory.sheffield and @seanfennelly for there help!.. Couldn't do it without you guys #animalcage #powerlifting #strongman #instagram #strength

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Ok everyone, 3 1/2 weeks until Deb's Animal Cage! You are welcome to do whatever you want...reps, maxing out, challenge someone, etc..it will be one big lifting party for charity! However I will be giving $150 separately for biggest bench press, deadlift, yoke for 30 feet, and log press! There are no weight classes so the most weight wins the money! That being said, I will give out $150 for biggest deadlift for women also! We will also have a King and Queen of the cage..@willdevelopment and @freakstrong_gym will be donating prizes for that! It's basically the best male and female lifters of the day, and will be decided at the end of competition! I will be having a fence installed in the gym that everyone will lift in, and now razor wire will also be installed on top of the fence! (Yes its fake lol) my man @rarebreed_88 will be grilling food out front, GNC will make an appearance also!.. I have chosen the Special Forces Foundation that all money made will go too!! Thank you to @chris_headley_ifbb_pro for pointing me in that direction!..Looking into many other possibilities for the comp so stay tuned! May 23rd!! #powerlifting #strongman #animalcage #instagram #veterans

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