Kieliszkowski hopes a unique strategy will result in totally different outcomes.
Final up to date on January twentieth, 2025
The 2025 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC), set for Feb. 28 by March 1, 2025, in Columbus, OH, options an 11-athlete, star-studded lineup, together with two-time defending ASC champion Mitchell Hooper, three-time ASC champion Hafthor Björnsson and three-time reigning World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Tom Stoltman.
2024 Magnus Ver Magnusson Classic winner Mateusz Kieliszkowski can also be within the lineup, looking for his first ASC title. Due to his victory in Iceland, momentum is on his facet. Nevertheless, he felt the necessity to change up his coaching to organize for the static strength-biased competitors in Ohio:
Kieliszkowski is prioritizing his log press, which is a part of a shoulder-pressing medley scheduled for the primary day of competitors. After every athlete lifts two different parts, they’ll select between a 175-kilogram and a 195-kilogram log to press. One rep with the heavier log outranks any variety of reps with the lighter.
Kieliszkowski set a aim of three reps, which he feels will put him able to rank nicely.
If I do one or two [reps] on the competitors, that can be okay.
Kieliszkowski did his greatest to simulate the circumstances of the occasion; he wore a rubber shirt to assist help the burden within the front rack position. He carried out two units, utilizing 134 and 160 kilograms.
Subsequent on Kieliszkowski’s agenda have been circus dumbbell presses. The Polish strongman began with 75 kilograms, adopted by 85, then 95, and at last 105 kilograms, all for a number of reps along with his proper arm.
Kieliszkowski labored on his stone-to-shoulder raise, utilizing a 130-kilogram stone for his single set. He stated the rivals would use a particular ball for the competitors in Ohio that they would wish to acclimate to throughout gear testing earlier than the competitors begins.
Kieliszkowski completed second to Hooper within the 2023 and 2024 ASCs. Kieliszkowski additionally ranked second to Björnsson in 2020. Kieliszkowski missed the 2021 and 2022 ASCs because of damage. He has by no means completed decrease than fourth in any of his eight ASC appearances.
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