Steve MacDonald (strongman)
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Steve MacDonald (born 1969) is a strongman
competitor from Pittsburgh. Steve has competed in the IFSA
organization as well as the Arnold Strongman Classic
. Steve set a world record on the stone for height at the 2007 Arnold Strongman Classic
, lifting a 522 lb. Atlas Stone. Steve won America's Strongest Man
in 2006, his career best win.
Strongman (strength athlete)
In the 19th century, the term strongman referred to an exhibitor of strength or circus performers of similar ilk who displayed feats of strength such as the bent press , supporting large amounts of...
competitor from Pittsburgh. Steve has competed in the IFSA
IFSA
IFSA can refer to the following:* International Federation of Strength Athletes* International Financial Services Authority* International Forestry Students' Association* International Free Skiers Association* International Freestyle Skater Association...
organization as well as the Arnold Strongman Classic
Arnold Strongman Classic
The Arnold Strongman Classic is one of the highest profile events featuring strength athletes in the world. Created by Dr. Terry Todd, it is an offshoot of the Arnold Sports Festival which takes place annually in Columbus, Ohio, USA.-History:...
. Steve set a world record on the stone for height at the 2007 Arnold Strongman Classic
Arnold Strongman Classic
The Arnold Strongman Classic is one of the highest profile events featuring strength athletes in the world. Created by Dr. Terry Todd, it is an offshoot of the Arnold Sports Festival which takes place annually in Columbus, Ohio, USA.-History:...
, lifting a 522 lb. Atlas Stone. Steve won America's Strongest Man
America's Strongest Man
America's Strongest Man is an annual strongman competition held in the USA and featuring only American athletes. The contest was established in 1997, with Mark Philippi winning the inaugural contest...
in 2006, his career best win.
Personal Records
- Bench PressBench pressThe bench press is an exercise of the upper body. For bodybuilding purposes, it is used to stimulate the pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. While on his or her back, the person performing the bench press lowers a weight to the level of the chest, then pushes it back up until the arm is straight...
- 565 pounds (256.3 kg) - DeadliftDeadliftThe deadlift is a weight training exercise where a loaded barbell is lifted off the ground from a stabilized, bent over position. It is one of the three canonical powerlifting exercises, along with the squat and bench press.-Overview:...
- 805 pounds (365.1 kg) - Atlas Stones - 522 pounds (236.8 kg) stone(world record)