Rob Kearney Smashes American Log Press Record

Rob Kearney sets an American log press record.

Rob Kearney is one of the strongest human beings to walk the Earth. He’s also one of the most eccentric.

With a style all his own and a pride and will to prove himself as one of the strongest men in the world, Rob Kearney has acquitted himself well in many strongman competitions.

Looking to set a new American log press record, Rob Kearney has been pushing himself hard in training.

 

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472lbs (214.5kg)!!!! ———— My last heavy log press going into my record attempt this coming weekend! This is the most weight ever put overhead on a log by any American!! And I will prove, once again, that I am the best log presser in the USA! ——— Make sure to tune in this Saturday at Noon (EST) on @coresportsworld or on YouTube @roguefitness and @gymshark!!

A post shared by Rob Kearney (@worlds_strongest_gay) on Jun 9, 2020 at 6:11am PDT

His intentions are to prove that he’s the greatest American log presser and with feats like this it won’t be long until he enters the conversation as world’s strongest.

This past weekend the American strongman attempted a 475 lbs (215.8 kg) log press. Did Rob Kearney succeed in his challenge?

 

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475lb (215.8kg) AMERICAN LOG PRESS RECORD!! ———— Today I proved, once again, that I am the best log presser in America and one of the best in the world!!! ——— Thank you @worlds_gayest_strongman for all of your support and love through this process. You have been nothing short of amazing! ——— Thank you to my coaches @derekpoundstone and @stanefferding for getting me to this point and thank you to my sponsors @gymshark @animalpak @sbdapparel @sbd.usa @certifiedpiedmontese and @herbstrong for your support as well!! Now onto the World Record!

A post shared by Rob Kearney (@worlds_strongest_gay) on Jun 13, 2020 at 1:02pm PDT

Now that Rob Kearney has set the American record, his next order of business is proving he’s the best in the world.

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