Cover: Brian Shaw tied the Big Z at the 2010 WSM, but lost on countback, but the message was clear: strongman take note. In 2011, Shaw took first in the Giant's Live-London Qualifying Tour, securing a berth at the 2011 WSM.
People
Adam Nelson: A Worthy Adversary by Thom Van VleckDaniel McKim: Man of Godly Strength by Francis Brebner
Training
Foundations: Hip Power for Strength by Jon BruneyHow Much Do You Squat? by Jim SchmitzMasters' Training for Highland Games by Myles WetzelPractical Science Applied: DOMS: Is It Good for You? by Brian Jones, Ph.D.Scrapping Iron by Steve JustaThe Paul Bunyan Run by John BrookfieldWeightlifting and Jumping by Greg EverettTraining and Gaining: What to Expect by Ernest Roy, P.T.Activate the Serratus Anterior Muscle for More Power by Col. (Ret.) Joseph H. WolfenbergerTraining Alone: Pros and Cons by Bill StarrAbdominal Training: Not an Isolated Affair by George A. JamesImagining Beowulf's Grip by Harley J. SimsSummer Training by Richard MooresBill Starr Knows the Deadlift by Dr. Ken E. LeistnerVision is Passion by Steven Helmicki
Contests
2011 Giants Live-London Qualifying Tour: Shaw Secures Spot at WSM by Elizabeth HammondMark Felix: Last Man Standing in the 2011 FitExpo Vise Grip Viking Challenge by Mike Corlett2011 FitExpo All-American Strongman Challenge: Terry's Time by Randall J. Strossen, Ph.D.Old-time Strongman Makes a New large format