Series 2 - Episode 2: Glenn Ross Strongman Talk

Series 2 - Episode 2: Glenn Ross Strongman Talk

Author: PRP Supplements July 24, 2021 Duration: 49:27
Glenn Ross ("The Daddy") is a former International Strongman and Powerlifter. In a highly decorated career, Glenn competed in numerous World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions. He is a 5 time UK strongest man winner and podium finisher at the Arnold Classic

Today, Glenn remains in the sport through his company Ultimate Strongman (Homepage) which hosts some of the biggest strongman events in the UK.

In this episode we discuss;

- How Glenn went from a national winning bodybuilder to one of the biggest and strongest men on the planet.
- What it took to become one of the most successful strongmen on the planet
- The reason why he thinks he was never crowned the strongest man on in the world
- The moment he knew he had to retire
- The problem with some modern strongman events

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