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Using Strongman Exercises in Training

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Interview With Edge Founder Barry Perkins

An interview with the founder of The Edge, Barry Von Perkins.
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Interview with Edge Strongman Gavin Westenburger

Gavin has done some feats of strength that most are doing that are 10 years older than him. He stands at 5-10 at 290 and he's every bit as strong as he looks and loves the challenge of strongman. He's one of my current writers and good friends and has contributed a lot of experience from his sport that has benefited others including myself. He has taught me what it means to "BELIEVE AND BECOME". So take a look...
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Feats of Strength

Feats of strength on display at Crossfit Gym in Reston Former strongman creates local showcase to expose people to sport by Reed S. Albers View the full article and video here. Although it might have been amateur hour at CrossFit Gym in Reston this past Saturday, those who showed up to compete nevertheless put on an impressive show. Modeled after “The World’s Strongest Man” competition, which has been broadcast on ESPN throughout the years, the Capital Classic Strongman Challenge...
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Capital Classic Strongman Challenge – The Results

Congratulations to our winners! Watch this page for pictures, videos, and a more extensive recap of the day.

Full results are available here.
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Meet the Edge Crew

If you’re not living on The Edge… you’re taking up too much room.

Special Photos Just In

Posted 06 Apr 2012 in Uncategorized
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We are grateful to Strongman Fan Joel Shields for sharing these AMAZING Photos of the 2nd Annual Capital Classic Strongman Challenge Visit the full gallery here:  Flickr Arlington Strongman

2nd Annual Capital Classic Strongman Challenge – Results

Posted 11 Mar 2012 in Uncategorized
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Results —  2nd Annual Capital Classic Strongman Challenge — Results (a North American Strongman © Gold Level National Qualifier and one of the most competitive contests that I’ve ever seen!) Detailed results, times and distances here:  CCSC2 See  all the News, Photos and Videos from the competition here! Special thanks again to all our Sponsors…and all the great help we received…we couldn’t have done it without each and every hand!!

2nd Annual Capital Classic Strongman Challenge Gets Amazing News Coverage

Posted 11 Mar 2012 in Uncategorized
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Not only did the 2nd Annual Capital Classic Strongman Challenge go off without a hitch…it got some GREAT news coverage.  The Edge 2.0 was also interviewed by Channel 4 our local NBC affiliate!  Here are all the ways that the contest was covered:  NEWS

How to get started training strongman

Posted 15 Dec 2011 in About
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We’ve had a real increased interest in our facility recently and wanted to pass along some general information on what it takes to get started training here at The Edge 2.0. 1.  Strongman Training is for everyone!  There are both men and women of every size, shape and ability that join us on Sundays.  Whether you are a first timer or professional competitor, we have something here for you to train!  See our “About” Page for more. 2.  We announce every training session or event on our “Facebook Page”  You can easily see what’s going on for the weekend there, as well as special events….like our “Ring in the New Year Strongman Style” Training Session…this is a fun day...

Barry Von Perkins-Master of Ceremonies

Posted 13 Dec 2011 in Uncategorized
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Barry Von Perkins-aka “The Godfather of East Coast Strongman” has been selected to host the Brute Strength Gym Strongman/Women Competition on Feb 18th, 2012   “HAMPTON VA SPORTS EXPO”   NAS STRONGMAN/WOMEN FEBRUARY 18TH 2012 SPF POWERLIFTING PUSH/PULL FEBRUARY 19TH 2012 For more information:   www.brutestrengthgym.net Hampton-VA-Sports-Festival

Props to the Edge 2.0 Competitors

Posted 22 Oct 2011 in About, Uncategorized
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The Edge 2.0 had 5 members compete in Delaware’s Strongest Man on October 1, 2011 (hosted by Team Bix and Edge 2.0 friend Kyle Bixler):  Matt Makara, Billy Rohrer, Feisal Suleiman, Dustin Payne & Earl Lane.   Earl Lane took 2nd place in the Novice Division!! “Thanks to great training and coaching from the The Edge 2.0 i was able to walk away with a second place victory at my first strongman contest check this out to learn more about the experience” “So on 10/1/11 i competed in my first strongman contest after about a year of saying i wanted to be a strongman and then another four months of off and on training i finally go serious and on October 1st...