Sebastian Wenta

Sebastian Wenta – Poland

How many hours per day do you train? 2

How many days do you train per week? 5

What does your training involve?

Strongman training and highland games training

What does your diet normally consist of?

Everything that is tasty

What made you want to become a strongman?

Addiction for sport and competition

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

I was 30 years old when I started competing in strongman

What is your greatest strongman achievement?

2nd place in 2007

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

Strongman as well as sport in general is my work, hobby and career

What is the worst injury you have ever had?

I never had any serious injuries

What are your plans after your strongman career?

I would like to train youths and organise sports events

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

Anybody who wants to achieve success in strongman as well as in other domains of their lives has to be consistent and determined

What is your favourite strongman event and why?

Log lift is my favourite event because whilst years training as shotputter I developed good strength in my shoulders

What is you least favourite strongman event and why?

Deadlift is my least favourite event because it is the contest in which I have the least experience in

Which past strongman do you admire now & why?

Jon Pall Sigmarson due to his determination

Which current strongman do you admire now & why?

Zydrunas Savickas – because of his strength

How do you prepare yourself for major events?

In my training I try to be consistent and avoid injuries

What is your favourite other sporting event?

Highland Games

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

Sport – that’s my hobby

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

Millimetre, Rentyl

What is your favourite film?

Braveheart

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

I drive a Dodge Ram, I would like to have Mercedes S Class

What personal achievement are you most proud of?

Second place in strongman and threefold world champion in highland games

General stats:

Bench press max weight: 250 kg

Squat max: 310 kg

Dead lift max: 350 kg