Dave Ostlund

Dave Ostlund – USA

How many hours per day do you train? 2-5

How many days do you train per week? 5

What does your training involve?

Weight training, event training, anaerobic interval training

What does your diet normally consist of?

Breakfast: 8-12 Eggs, 1 Cup of Oatmeal, Fruit

Lunch: 1lb of Beef or Chicken, Rice or Potatoes with Veggies

Dinner: 1lb of Beef, Pasta, fruit, Veggies

What made you want to become a strongman?

I liked watching it on tv and I was training with weights for other sports. I was intrigued and once I tried it I was hooked.

How old were you when you started training and competing in strongman? 19

What is your greatest strongman achievement?

3rd place at 2008 WSM

How do you manage to balance work and training for strongman?

I have a flexible schedule and an understanding family as well as great training partners.

What is the worst injury you have ever had?

Torn biceps tendon in March 2009

What are your plans after your strongman career?

Continue to train for fun, work in real estate and train athletes

What has been your biggest disappointment whilst training as a strongman?

Getting injured at the 2009 Arnold Strongman

What advice would you give to someone who wants to become a strongman?

Make sure you really love lifting heavy stuff and don’t mind physical pain before you really jump into it.

What is your favourite strongman event and why?

Deadlift, it’s the best test of strength.

What is you least favourite strongman event and why?

Safe lift. Not as good a strength test as log lift.

Which past strongman do you admire now & why?

Jouko Ahola. Succeeded despite not having the “x-men” genetics. The epitome of what hard work can achieve.

Which current strongman do you admire now & why?

Zydrunas and Pfister. Great longevity and both continue to get stronger.

How do you prepare yourself for major events?

Hard, well planned training. Lots of sleep and calories.

What is your favourite other sporting event?

American football

What do you do to relax? Do you have any hobbies?

Watch movies

Given your size, what’s the funniest thing that’s ever happened to you?

Getting stuck in the middle seat on airplanes.

What would be your favourite type of holiday and destination?

Hawaii

What is your favourite film?

Gladiator

What car do you drive now and what car would you like to drive?

GMC truck. I will probably always drive a truck

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

Having my son this year

What is your biggest threat for 2009 and why?

Injuries

General stats:

Bench press max weight: 450lbs

Squat max: 770lbs

Dead lift max: 830lbs

website www.minnesotastrongman.com