A hybrid powerbuilder vs powerlifter is the highlight of Strength Wars.

STRENGTH WARS – brings you insane strength battles facing the athletes with a variety of disciplines such as deadlifts, squats, bench press, pull ups, dips, keg lifts, and prowlers in the ultimate strength & fitness competition. Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Strongmen, Weightlifting, CrossFit, Calisthenics or Street Workout – we all share the same passion. Let the wars begin!

Vegan strength athlete Karl Ess from Germany is fighting against John Gomez, German based refugee from Gambia in the most epic STRENGTH WARS episode so far! Both train disciplines from Bodybuilding, Strongman and Powerlifting. Who will win? It’s time to find out!

This competition contains the following run:

– deadlift 440lbs – 20 reps
– axle-clean and press 176lbs – 15 reps
– arm over arm sled pull 286lbs

Watch the ninth episode of season 2 of Strength Wars above and make sure to stick around the Generation Iron Fitness Network for more episodes coming soon!