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United States Strongman #FABA
Since its inception in 2014, United States Strongman has continually recommitted itself to providing opportunities for athletes to achieve their goals through competition. Everything earned. Part of this commitment is to help create the best atmosphere for our promoters to actively provide these opportunities at local and regional locations, and working with veteran and quality promoters for YOUR USS Nationals competitions. This is prefaced by our motto, "For Athletes, By Athletes," as USS's history began with athletes. We appreciate you, and are thankful that you are part of the USS family.
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W. Wessels
Aug 19, 20171 min read
Can I Compete with USS? YES! Yes you can!
I've been asked this question a lot over the past three years. "Who can do a USS contest?" I get this question from Pro's, retired Pro's...
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M. Johnston
Mar 31, 20172 min read
Strongman Champions League! More Opportunity Courtesy of USS!
Your United States Strongman is at it again! The Four Horsemen of the USS Revolution have struck another deal to benefit you, the...
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M. Johnston
Mar 12, 20172 min read
USS MW Champ Gets the Call for Opportunity! South Africa and SCL await!
At USS we are always looking for ways to help our athletes advance. So, when the SCL President calls the USS President Willie Wessels,...
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W. Wessels
Jan 1, 20172 min read
An End of the Year Note from the Prez!
Happy New Year to all. I hope everyones training is going well. There are a lot of great contest this year. Start planning your calendars...
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S. Schumaker
Dec 20, 20163 min read
My US Strongman: Shawn Schumaker Earns XPC Spot at Hope 10!
Finally back to work after the long weekend and my entire body is sore. I went into the weekend with the ultimate goal of hitting 750 and...
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W. Wessels
Nov 7, 20162 min read
The Prez Speaks! Reflecting on USS Pro Women's Worlds 2016!
This started with a idea. Then it became a reality. More needed to be done for the women. Well, we did it. This was a group effort. Rob...
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M. Johnston
Sep 7, 20161 min read
Kovach, Fondry, Donaldson & Faires to Rep USS at SCL Worlds in Finland!
The USS Boys are back in town! Your USS Prez, Willie Wessels, is taking the USS Team to Kokkola, Finland this weekend for the MLO...
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M. Johnston
Jul 29, 20161 min read
Opportunity for All Athletes? USS Has It with the Arnold International Series!
Your United States Strongman is proud to have struck a deal with the Arnold Classic Worldwide to provide amazing opportunities to all...
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W. Wessels
Jun 15, 20161 min read
A Few Words From the Prez!
USS Nationals 2016. Thank you to Robbie and Davey for this plaque and hosting this event. I don't think anyone knew this would have such...
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M. Johnston/ W. Wessels
Jun 8, 20161 min read
More Opportunities for All USS Athletes!
United States Strongman has worked very hard to find opportunities for as many athletes as possible. In fact, from this Nationals alone...
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M. Johnston
Jun 2, 20161 min read
It's All About the Hardware!
Let's be honest. Did anyone really get into strongman because they thought they were going to make a bunch of money? Other than "the...
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M.Johnston
May 23, 20161 min read
US Strongman University: Loading the Fingal Finger with Weight
Leave it to the folks at United States Strongman to innovate and educate. With nearly 300 competitors at USS Nationals on June 11, 2016...
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M. Johnston
May 12, 20162 min read
The Top 10 Reasons Why You Should be at USS Nationals 2016!
There are 10 days to get your entry forms mailed in for the 2016 United States Strongman Nationals in Louisville, KY. And, while there...
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W. Wessels
May 4, 20161 min read
USS Wants YOU!!!
If anyone is unsure if they qualified for the 2016 USS Nationals please contact me or your State rep for verification. You don't want to...
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M. Johnston
May 3, 20162 min read
Arnold Classic Europe 2016: Opportunity is a Handshake Away!
I have been very fortunate in my strongman career as an athlete, promoter and announcer to compete with and meet some of the very best in...
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W. Wessels
Feb 25, 20161 min read
What a Difference a Year Makes! Words of Appreciation from the Prez!
Almost one year ago to the day this was taken at the Southern Belle contest. These two beautiful young ladies posed for a picture. Two...
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W. Wessels
Feb 10, 20161 min read
The Prez Speaks: Thirty-One Years of Competition and Counting!
This is my 31st year of competition. This year is much sweeter. I am retiring from public education. After 30 years it is time to move on...
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W. Wessels
Jan 1, 20161 min read
Happy New Year!
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! The overwhelming support USS has received in 2015 has been amazing. 75 contest in 2015. 36 States with...
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M. Johnston
Sep 29, 20151 min read
Calling All US Strongmen and Strongwomen! America's Toughest is Looking for You!
Right now the other guys are probably scrambling to make back room deals. Your United States Strongman? We are letting you in on the...
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J. Albrecht & M. Johnston
Sep 7, 20153 min read
Founders: The Story of the Two Williams and the Beginnings of Strongman in America!
The history of Strongman in the USA is relatively young, yet still rich in accomplishment. In 1997, Bill Holland started an American...
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