Phil Pfister

Phil Pfister – USA

How many hours per day do you train? 2 or 3

How many days do you train per week? 4 or 5

What does your training involve?

Gym training, event training, jet skiing, moto cross

What does your diet normally consist of?

Breakfast: Eggs

Lunch: Sandwiches, Beef, Chicken, Veg

Dinner: Sandwiches, Beef, Chicken, Veg

What made you want to become a strongman? TV

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

27

What is your greatest strongman achievement?

2006 WSM Champion

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

Don’t take anything too serious

What is the worst injury you have ever had?

Back strain (1 Year)

What are your plans after your strongman career?

Surf!

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

No one thing

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

Patience, have fun, be drug free.

What is your favourite strongman event and why?

Anything with rocks or vehicles.

What is you least favourite strongman event and why?

Deadlift, back is tough to train.

Which past strongman do you admire now & why?

Kaz – so strong, inside and out Jonko – 1st of the modern strongmen and giant killer

Which current strongman do you admire now & why?

Me – i’m drug free!

How do you prepare yourself for major events?

Some training events

What is your favourite other sporting event?

Surfing, X-Games

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

Watersports/jet ski

Do you have any nicknames? If so, what’s the story behind your nickname.

Tiny

What would be your favourite type of holiday and destination?

Hawaii, Water, Waves, Surf

What is your favourite film?

A Clockwork Orange

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

F250 Pickup

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

I’m a good husband and father. 2006 WSM

Who is your biggest threat for 2009 and why?

Me, I should train more

If you could saint a sports person who would it be?

Brian Siderg – strongest powerlifter ever

General stats:

Bench press max weight: one million pounds each