Strongwoman

A strongwoman is a woman who performs feats of strength in a show or circus, or a woman who competes in strength athletics. Traditionally, strongwomen have had a special appeal, as women involved in demonstrated feats of strength were exceptions.

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Charmion (1875–1949), vaudeville strongwoman and trapeze artist

Traditional strongwomen

Traditionally, strongwomen were featured as performers in a circus, or in vaudeville, music halls, or other venues, and engaged in feats of strength such as barbell lifting and human juggling.

Some famous traditional strongwomen include:

Modern-day strongwomen

In recent years, the term strongwoman has come to refer to the women who compete in events such as the annual World's Strongest Woman (WSW) competitions, sanctioned by the International Federation of Strength Athletes (IFSA), and televised nationally on ESPN. Strongwomen compete in the sport of Strongman and the sport has become some popular with female strength athletes over the past decade that there are several state and nationally sanctioned competitions that prepare amateur female athletes for national competitions that allow for the opportunity to compete as professionals. In March 2017, the annual Arnold Classic hosted its first professional female strongman competition. In these contests, the participants compete in the same types of events that can be found in a Strongman competition. Such events include, but are not limited to:

  • Atlas Stones
  • Conan's Wheel
  • Deadlift with various implements such as a barbell, axle, loaded frame, car, etc., all of varying weights
  • Farmer's Carry
  • Frame Deadlift and/or Carry
  • Hercules Hold
  • Húsafell Stone
  • Fingal's Fingers
  • Keg-tossing
  • Overhead press using various implements such as an axle,[1] circus dumbbell,[2] log, keg, or block- all of varying weights
  • Squat (exercise)- of varying weight, often the barbell or axle is loaded with wagon or truck wheels that are larger than standard weighted plates
  • Tire flip
  • Vehicle Pull

Some notable modern strongwomen include:

Training

Women who compete in Strongman (strongwomen) must be well versed in the styles and techniques that are demonstrated in both powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting as the types of lifts that are performed in both sports are fundamental in strength sports and carry over into the techniques that have been developed for the events that make up a Strongman competition. In addition to developing the proper technique for the foundation lifts, strongwomen must also develop endurance through cardiovascular conditioning training. Being able to adapt to implements (straight barbells versus axle barbells, axle barbells versus logs, etc.) is important as the technique used for the different implements are nuanced and are not readily available at commercial gyms.

Competitions

This is a list of Strongwoman Competitions. Some also include men.[3]

  • Maidens of MightStrongwoman Challenge 2019[4]
  • California's Strongest Women
  • Connecticut's Strongest Man and Woman
  • May Flowers of Power Competition
  • Central Valley Strongest Man and Woman
  • Central Valley Strongest Man and Woman
  • War on the Shore Strongman/Strongwoman Classic
  • Minnesota State Strongman & Strongwoman Championships
  • Texas Strongest Woman

See also

References
  1. "Axle Press - Strongman.org". Strongman.org. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
  2. "Get Stronger Single-Handedly: Starting with the Strongman Circus Dumbbell - BarBend". BarBend. 2016-06-20. Retrieved 2017-10-15.
  3. Strongman Corporation Events Official Website, accessed 03/22/2019
  4. Strongman Corporation Events Facebook Official
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