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About HoplyFX – The Strongman Playbook

HoplyFX is a focused editorial publication dedicated to the sport of Strongman. We exist for one reason: to help athletes at every level train smarter, compete better, and avoid the costly mistakes that stall progress. This is not a generic fitness site, and you won’t find recycled bodybuilding routines here. Every article, guide, and analysis is built around the unique demands of loading, pressing, pulling, and carrying—the real-world movements that define Strongman.

Who This Site Is For

Our content is written for:

• Competitive Strongman athletes – from first-timers to national-level competitors who need event-specific programming and recovery strategies.
• Strength coaches and trainers – who coach strongman events or integrate strongman movements into general strength programs.
• Experienced lifters transitioning into Strongman – readers who already have a strength base but need to unlearn bad habits and adapt to implements, stones, and timed events.
• Anyone frustrated by plateaus or recurring injuries – we focus on common mistakes (grip failure, poor bracing, event selection errors) and the fixes that actually work.

If you’ve ever wondered why your log press stalls at the clean, why your frame carry drops off after 40 feet, or how to periodize for a show without burning out—you’re in the right place.

Topics We Cover

HoplyFX breaks down Strongman training into actionable, evidence-informed articles. Our core categories include:

• Event technique breakdowns – axle deadlift, log press, farmer’s walk, yoke, atlas stones, sandbag carries, and more. We dissect common form errors and provide step-by-step corrections.
• Programming and periodization – how to structure off-season, pre-contest, and peaking phases. We address the most frequent programming mistake: treating every event like a powerlifting movement.
• Injury prevention and recovery – specific to strongman stressors: biceps tendon, low-back, and grip issues. We explain why “just rest” is rarely the answer and what to do instead.
• Equipment and gear – practical reviews and guides on belts, suits, chalk, tacky, and implement selection. No fluff, only what matters for performance and safety.
• Competition strategy – how to warm up for a multi-event show, manage energy, and make smart decisions on the day. We cover the mental game and the logistical pitfalls that cost athletes podium spots.

Every piece of content is anchored in the problem-solution format: we name the mistake, explain why it happens, and give you a clear fix you can apply in your next session.

Editorial Standards

Trust is everything in strength sports. That’s why we adhere to strict editorial guidelines:

• Verify every claim. We do not publish training advice based on anecdote alone. Each recommendation is cross-checked against peer-reviewed research, coaching experience, and real-world strongman competition data.
• Update when practices change. Strongman evolves—rules, equipment, and best practices shift. We revisit and revise articles whenever new evidence or federation rule changes emerge. Outdated information gets flagged, corrected, or removed.
• No fake credentials. We do not invent “head coach” titles or fabricate years of experience. Our writers are active in the strongman community, but we let the quality of the content speak for itself. You will never see a manufactured bio or a stock photo of a person who does not exist.
• Transparency. If a piece includes affiliate links or sponsored gear, we disclose it clearly. Our first loyalty is to the reader’s progress and safety.

We aim to be the resource we wished we had when we started: honest, specific, and relentlessly practical.

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Last updated: July 2026