The SIZE of a Strongman...

**BrianNassar** · 02-21-2009, 10:04 AM

I found this photo from last year's Arnold. Me and Zydrunas Savickas.

**Sistersteel** · 02-21-2009, 10:07 AM

Zydrunas is my favorite strongman. He is not only HUGE and blessed with tremendous strength, he is also very kind and genuine. Good ol country boy.

**BrianNassar** · 02-21-2009, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by Sistersteel

Zydrunas is my favorite strongman. He is not only HUGE and blessed with tremendous strength, he is also very kind and genuine. Good ol country boy.

I totally agree. He was just standing around a booth. I could not believe nobody recognized him! Very cool dude.

**robert da strongman** · 02-21-2009, 11:45 AM

only strongmen would recognize him.

**JamesWebb** · 02-21-2009, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by robert da strongman

only strongmen would recognize him.

i think anyone with a brain should recognize him, he is the fucking man. Im not a strongman but love to follow the pros and can't wait to watch it at the arnold this year.

**Viking** · 02-21-2009, 12:37 PM

I always wondered if height was a big advantage/disadvantage. Zydrunas is 6'3".....others are tall too.

**robert da strongman** · 02-21-2009, 01:02 PM

Originally Posted by PastGenetics

i think anyone with a brain should recognize him, he is the fucking man. Im not a strongman but love to follow the pros and can't wait to watch it at the arnold this year.

enjoy!
Z wont be there this year...bummer!

**robert da strongman** · 02-21-2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by Viking

I always wondered if height was a big advantage/disadvantage. Zydrunas is 6'3".....others are tall too.

majority are 6 feet and over.
marius is about 6'

**Viking** · 02-21-2009, 01:07 PM

I've got the long gorilla arms at just 6' so grabbing objects won't be a problem, it's always got me wondering if height would hinder your career if your 6' or shorter...not many short pros, only Mariusz, that I know of...

**robert da strongman** · 02-21-2009, 01:15 PM

there was stumpy raines

**robert da strongman** · 02-21-2009, 01:18 PM

http://www.btinternet.com/~philip.j....stumpypage.htm

**Viking** · 02-21-2009, 01:19 PM

Originally Posted by robert da strongman

there was stumpy raines

Andrew "Stumpy" Raines....5'4" holy crap!

I have faith in my short stature now!! Pro by next year for this guy!!

**robert da strongman** · 02-21-2009, 01:21 PM

hell i am 5'9"

jarek dymek is only 5'10"

**Viking** · 02-21-2009, 01:24 PM

Yea, I guess I accept shortness for amateur, but when I think pro I automatically think tall is better...

My training partner is only 5'8" but he's one of those skinny but strong as hell types.