The Thunder King

Amateur Strongman. Comic nerd. Strength Coach

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I'm gonna be the best hugger.

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300lb Steinborn squat. Actually was the worst set. Just couldn't control it after the squat and set up was a bit shaky. Wasn't gonna risk injury trying to be a hero. #strongmantraining #strongman #startingstrongman #steinbornsquat #surgetonewlevels

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I've become a big fan of odd lifts. @martinslicis is attempting to break the Steinborn squat record at 550x5 so figured I'd try the movement. Here's 250 for reps. Def think I can do more but I'm off program enough. #strongman #strongmantraining #surgetonewlevels #startingstrongman #steinbornsquat #snowflakelifter #forthegram

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This shit was crazy. Mateusz K. not only did he shoulder this 410lb natural stone once, but he did it 4 times. One of the most unbelievable feats of strength in modern strength sports. Jeez.

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Video 1: ~705lb Frame Deadlift and hold (straps) Video 2: 598 Frame carry (top set) with straps Did a bunch speed run and hold strapless with 400ish before and after. #strongman #strongmantraining #surgetonewlevels #startingstrongman @surgetonewlevels (at Surge to New Levels Gym)

[derekachoy]

How Calicos Give Birth. Based on a dream my girlfriend had.

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I don’t think people give Flash enough credit.

[kumasenpai]

…………….my goodness

[livid-righteousness-badgers]

He didn’t just rebuild an apartment building.

HE LEARNED HOW TO BUILD AN APARTMENT BUILDING. HE DID RESEARCH. IT TAKES SEVERAL YEARS TO LEARN ALL THE ENGINEERING AND LEGAL CONSTRAINTS OF BUILDING A BUILDING AND HE JUST DID IT.

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This is one of my favorite flash comics. It really highlights how the flash doesn’t just run really fast, but can do absolutely astounding things. I remember reading this for the first time and having my head explode. 

Flash rules.

[therighthandofdoomcpn]

Flash is actually really freaking awesome.

[diotimamantinike]

to quote Hal Jordan: “the fastest man alive was always late because he stopped to befriend the people he saved” Barry Allen is a sweetheart

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405 Zercher attempt. Did 385(25lb PRl. This is my 5th attempt. Every other attempt I couldn't get my arms under the bar. Finally did it here but my back and hips were shot. Soon. Been a shitty week so this small victory was nice even if it's only half the lift. #strongmantraining #startingstrongman #strongman

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THEY DID IT!!

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Any strength athletes/coaches people recommend to follow? Looking to follow a bunch of people.

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Strong back. Strong lifts. Strong body. 150x4x5 on the circus DB. #strongmantraining #strongman #startingstrongman #surgetonewlevels

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Also quick update. After I ghosted I hit a low and got addicted to painkillers and alcohol. Pretty open about it. Had to go into rehab after I tried to od (on purpose) and once I got out and after months of struggling I've started to snap out of it a bit. I've also had untreated Apnea all my life and now have a CPAP and its been life changing. Point? If you need help. Reach out. As much as you'll want someone to help you they can only do so much. I pushed everyone away and isolated for almost a decade outside of social media. Can't.promise it gets better because I'm still learning but hang in there champ.

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When I deleted tumblr back in 2016 I was 205lbs and focused on Powerlifting. I'm now 231 and compete as an Amateur strongman and honestly my big 3 have stayed around the same but I feel infinitely stronger. Strongman forces you to move/load/carry/press/pull/hold and lift odd objects. I've had a large degree of success diversefying those principles to hands on clients to have a better quality of life in and out of the gym Since life is about movement and is hardly static. Its been a fun ride. Dont plan to be here a ton but I think I can qual for 105kg nationals this year. So might update.

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275x2x5 zercher squat. This is my stone accessory this prep since I am limited rn to Friday’s with stones. Did this after 475x3 on back squat and 210x3x10 Anderson Good mornings. High resistance cycling round out today. #strongmantraining #startingstrongman #surgestrongman #surgetonewlevels #strongman

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That’s the first time I’ve seen someone start a zercher from there, bad ass

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Its a good way to train for stones without stones. Stones are also my worst event since I have trex arms. Lol

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God, tell me about it. They also didnt tell me you should chalk up or use baby powder and I ripped my arms and shoulders up and was like “lol, fuck that”

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I'm still missing skin on my forearms and I haven't done a concrete stone since last June. Lmao.

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360lb raw zercher as the strength God's intended. Final hurrah before deload. Pain tolerance 101, kids! #strongman #strongmantraining #strongmansaturday #startingstrongman #surgetonewlevels #zercher

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275x2x5 zercher squat. This is my stone accessory this prep since I am limited rn to Friday’s with stones. Did this after 475x3 on back squat and 210x3x10 Anderson Good mornings. High resistance cycling round out today. #strongmantraining #startingstrongman #surgestrongman #surgetonewlevels #strongman

[soliddreamsblog-deactivated2018]

That’s the first time I’ve seen someone start a zercher from there, bad ass

[thee-thunder-king-blog]

Its a good way to train for stones without stones. Stones are also my worst event since I have trex arms. Lol