Armlifting USA is making its Mr. Olympia debut this weekend and all eyes will be on Adam Glass (CoC3 '10, Red Nail '08) as he attacks a double-bodyweight Apollon’s Axle double overhand deadlift—that’s a lot of words, but to grip strength aficionados this is simple: Glass’s goal is world class.
Armlifting USA Mr. Olympia Preview
by Riccardo Magni
Armlifting USA
For the first time in history, Armlifting USA will be featured at the Mr. Olympia EXPO in Las Vegas. Headlining the 18 person field is Adam Glass of Saginaw, Texas. Glass is seeking a double bodyweight Apollon's Axle Double Overhand Deadlift at this contest. The list of people from North America that have accomplished this feat in a contest and weigh over 200 lb. is very short: Eric Roussin, Andrew Durniat, and Adam Glass.
Other notable competitors include Armlifting USA WORLD TEAM members Danny Faulkner, Julia Williams, and Riccardo Magni. Williams and Magni brought home 9 medals between them from this year's APL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Up and coming Armlifters Steve Millard and Stephen Anderson will also certainly be in the mix for podium finishes in their respective weight classes. Sardana Osipova brings an international flair to the contest, representing Russia.
The competition begins on stage on Saturday September 14th in the Las Vegas Convention Center at 10 am.
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