Richard Skog

How many hours per day do you train?

2

How many days do you train per week?

4

What does your training involve?

Deadlift, Squat, Over Head Press, Bench, Hammercurl, Snatch, Push Press

What does your diet normally consist of?

Breakfast: Oatmeal, Protein Powder, Eggs

Lunch: Chicken, Rice

Dinner: Chicken, Rice

What made you want to become a strongman?

I wanted to be strongest.

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

25

What is your greatest strongman achievement?

1st place Norway’s strongest man. 2nd place Giant’s Live VPC.

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

I don’t have a choice.

What is the worst injury you have ever had?

Rupture in calf before norway’s strongest man.

What are your plans after your strongman career?

Relaxing!

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

Push yourself and believe in yourself.

What is you least favourite strongman event and why?

Keg toss, it is all about luck.

Which past strongman do you admire now & why?

Bill and Sven.

Which current strongman do you admire now & why?

Marius. He never quits.

How do you prepare yourself for major events?

Training hard and eating right.

What is your favourite other sporting event?

Track and field.

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

Swimming and walking.

What would be your favourite type of holiday and destination?

Hawaii.

What is your favourite film?

Max Manus.

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

Now: Toyota Carina, Want: Dodge Ram.

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

6 years in the Army.

Who is your biggest threat for 2009 and why?

Everybody!

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

Jon Pal Sigmarsson!

General stats:

• Bench press max weight: 240 kg
• Squat max: 320 kg
• Dead lift max: 360 kg