The World’s Strongest Man’s Q&A Earlier than Defending the Title

Luke Stoltman’s efficiency impressed Tom Stoltman to alter coaches.

Three-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) champion Tom Stoltman is prepping to defend his title on the 2025 WSM competitors in Sacramento, CA, from Could 15-18, 2025.

Following a disappointing seventh-place end on the 2024 Strongest Man on Earth (SMoE) competitors simply months after securing his 2024 WSM victory, Stoltman is decided to reclaim his dominance on the world stage the place he thrives most.

Stoltman solutions followers’ questions concerning his profession, coaching, and mindset as he prepares to defend his crown on the 2025 WSM.

Why Stoltman Modified Coaches

Tom Stoltman switched coaches after witnessing his brother, 2024 Europe WSM Luke Stoltman, recuperate from a biceps harm and return stronger. Impressed by Luke’s transformation, Tom wished fellow strongman Shane Flowers, the coach behind his brother’s outstanding comeback, to information him. Flowers will compete towards each Stoltmans in Sacramento.

“I’m not going to enhance if I’m getting injured. It’s going to be this factor of we don’t actually know what to do,” Stoltman acknowledged. “Once I noticed Luke win Britain’s World’s Strongest Man with Shane, that’s the very best I’ve ever seen Luke carry out — regarded so match and powerful. I used to be like, wow, he’s doing many good issues for Luke.” 

Tom Stoltman usually avoids weighing in on such subjects, however shared his ideas on Mitchell Hooper’s latest feedback concerning the WSM contest’s shortcomings. Whereas he agreed with some factors and disagreed with others, Stoltman helps WSM providing higher monetary rewards.

World’s Strongest Man is a title everybody is aware of. It deserves to have extra money. Hopefully, within the subsequent few years, it’ll.

—Tom Stoltman

Stoltman doesn’t think about protecting bills for athletes’ household journey essential. He clarified that on the Arnold, athletes are solely allotted one ticket — a rule that applies to all strongman competitions.

I’ve by no means been to a world competitors the place they stated, ‘Tom, have yours plus seven tickets to present to folks.’

—Tom Stoltman

Stoltman believes athletes ought to respect the WSM organizers; these underneath contract ought to chorus from making frequent social media posts that might undermine skilled requirements.

In my very own experiences, the World’s Strongest Man treats you the way you deal with different folks. That’s how I see it.

—Tom Stoltman

Strongest Man on Earth Occasions

Stoltman feels the true SMoE winner would be the athletes who end with their our bodies intact. He plans to bulk up and get “super-sized” throughout his SMoE prep after the 2025 WSM concludes.

Stoltman highlighted the demanding nature of the 2025 SMoE, which incorporates 4 max-effort lifts and a grueling tire flip, infamous for placing immense pressure on the biceps.

It’s heavy, hellish, and simply going to be hell.

—Tom Stoltman

Different Competitions

Stoltman values each competitors he enters, however the WSM holds a particular place, as its format aligns completely together with his strengths and preferences. His second favourite is the Arnold Strongman Basic (ASC), a long-standing occasion he significantly respects.

Start Coaching for Strongman

Stoltman thinks coaching ought to prioritize workouts that bias push and pull power. He trains the bench pressdeadlift, and squat to develop the hinge.

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Constructing a stable basis of power and muscle is essential earlier than diving into devoted strongman coaching. When Stoltman began, he averted strongman-specific coaching for about 18 months, as a substitute dedicating that point to strengthening his core fundamentals and constructing muscle mass

Tom Stoltman’s Coaching

Stoltman incorporates pre-workout dietary supplements earlier than each coaching session, which he often switches as much as keep away from monotony.

Log Press & Barbell Clear & Press

Stoltman’s coaching begins with the log press whereas carrying knee sleeves. He performs two reps at 150 kilograms (330 kilos). After a quick 30-second relaxation, he completes one other two reps, repeating this course of till he reaches a complete of six reps. 

Stoltman transitions to the barbell, beginning with one clear and 5 presses at 130 kilograms (286 kilos). After a brief relaxation, he will increase the load to 140 kilograms (308 kilos) for one clear and three presses.

Deadlift

Stoltman pulled the next masses progressively: 

  • 160 kilograms (352 kilos) 
  • 210 kilograms (462 kilos)
  • 260 kilograms (573 kilos)
  • 310 kilograms (683 kilos)
  • 360 kilograms (793 kilos )
  • 410 kilograms (903 kilos) 
  • 460 kilograms (1,014 kilos)

Stoltman strapped on his weightlifting belt and pulled 460 kilograms (1,014 kilos). He then reloaded to 220 kilograms (485 kilos) and hooked up resistance bands to every finish. With the added rigidity, he accomplished 4 managed reps.

Zercher Rack Pull & March

Stoltman hoisted 185 kilograms (407 kilos) and positioned it securely towards his chest. Performing the Zercher raise, he powered by three reps, marching in place on the ultimate rep.

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