The Strongest Man in History

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  • TV-PG
  • 2019
  • 1 Season
  • 8.8  (488)

The Strongest Man in History is a reality television show that premiered on the History Channel in 2019. The show follows four of the world's strongest men, Eddie Hall, Robert Oberst, Brian Shaw, and Nick Best, as they travel to different locations around the world to take on legendary feats of strength. Each episode of the show is dedicated to a specific legendary feat of strength from history, such as pulling a Viking ship, lifting a 700-pound stone, or carrying a 400-pound log. The four men face off against each other in the challenges, with the winner of each episode determined by who can complete the feat in the fastest time or lift the heaviest weight. Eddie Hall, known as "The Beast," hails from England and held the world record for the heaviest deadlift until 2020. Brian Shaw, from the United States, is a four-time winner of the World's Strongest Man competition, and also holds the record for the heaviest Atlas stone lift. Robert Oberst, also from the United States, is known for his towering height and impressive strength, and was a finalist in the World's Strongest Man competition in 2018. Nick Best, also from the United States, is the oldest member of the group at 50 years old, but has been competing in strongman competitions for over 30 years. The show not only showcases the incredible physical strength of these four men, but also delves into the history behind each of the legendary feats of strength. Viewers are taken on a journey through time as they learn about the Viking invasions of England, the ancient Greek Olympics, and the lumberjacks of Canada. One of the unique elements of the show is the camaraderie between the four competitors. Despite being rivals on the competition scene, they support each other throughout the challenges and push each other to their limits. The show also features interviews with the competitors, giving insight into their personal lives and motivations for taking on such incredible feats of strength. The Strongest Man in History is a visually impressive show, featuring stunning landscapes and impressive camera work to capture the sheer size and strength of the men and the challenges they face. The challenges themselves are thrilling to watch, as the competitors push their bodies to the limit to achieve the impossible. Overall, The Strongest Man in History is an exciting and inspiring show that celebrates the incredible strength and determination of these four men. It is a must-watch for fans of strongman competitions, history buffs, or anyone who enjoys watching people achieve the seemingly impossible.

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Revolutionary Strongmen
7. Revolutionary Strongmen
August 14, 2019
The strongmen travel to Virginia to take on the feats of strength of the American Revolution. It's the U.K. versus the U.S. once again, as they race to see who can throw a ton of tea into a harbor and carry an actual cannon off of a battlefield.
Strongmen Go to Vegas
6. Strongmen Go to Vegas
August 7, 2019
The strongmen are in Las Vegas, Nevada--home of Nick Best, to take on the greatest showman in strongman history, Monte Saldo.
Stronger than a Scotsman
5. Stronger than a Scotsman
July 31, 2019
The four strongmen take on the Highland Games and attempt a record-breaking feat that could land them all in the Scottish history books. Super-Heavyweights Robert and Brian go head -to- head to settle things once and for all.
Strongmen Go West
4. Strongmen Go West
July 24, 2019
The strongmen are in Cody, Wyoming, home of Buffalo Bill's Rough Riders and a strongman who performed with them named William Bankier. When an unconventional race of lifting and carrying pianos goes wrong, Nick's life is on the line.
One Ton Lift
3. One Ton Lift
July 17, 2019
The strongmen are in the United Kingdom-- home of Eddie Hall and Britain's original strongman--Thomas Topham. Nick refuses to back down as he and Brian go head-to-head in a dangerous barrel lifting competition.
Stronger than a Russian
2. Stronger than a Russian
July 10, 2019
In the sleepy town of Toccoa, Georgia, the four strongmen take on the legendary feats of Paul Anderson--the Godfather of American strength. Can they perform the dreaded 2,700 pound carousel hip lift that made Paul famous on "The Ed Sullivan Show"?
Stronger than a Viking
1. Stronger than a Viking
July 7, 2019
In the bitter cold of Moorhead, Minnesota the four strongmen struggle to test their strength against Viking legends. Can they lift the gigantic 1433 pound mast of a Viking Warrior--that broke his back and killed him?
Description

The Strongest Man in History is a reality television show that premiered on the History Channel in 2019. The show follows four of the world's strongest men, Eddie Hall, Robert Oberst, Brian Shaw, and Nick Best, as they travel to different locations around the world to take on legendary feats of strength.

Each episode of the show is dedicated to a specific legendary feat of strength from history, such as pulling a Viking ship, lifting a 700-pound stone, or carrying a 400-pound log. The four men face off against each other in the challenges, with the winner of each episode determined by who can complete the feat in the fastest time or lift the heaviest weight.

Eddie Hall, known as "The Beast," hails from England and held the world record for the heaviest deadlift until 2020. Brian Shaw, from the United States, is a four-time winner of the World's Strongest Man competition, and also holds the record for the heaviest Atlas stone lift. Robert Oberst, also from the United States, is known for his towering height and impressive strength, and was a finalist in the World's Strongest Man competition in 2018. Nick Best, also from the United States, is the oldest member of the group at 50 years old, but has been competing in strongman competitions for over 30 years.

The show not only showcases the incredible physical strength of these four men, but also delves into the history behind each of the legendary feats of strength. Viewers are taken on a journey through time as they learn about the Viking invasions of England, the ancient Greek Olympics, and the lumberjacks of Canada.

One of the unique elements of the show is the camaraderie between the four competitors. Despite being rivals on the competition scene, they support each other throughout the challenges and push each other to their limits. The show also features interviews with the competitors, giving insight into their personal lives and motivations for taking on such incredible feats of strength.

The Strongest Man in History is a visually impressive show, featuring stunning landscapes and impressive camera work to capture the sheer size and strength of the men and the challenges they face. The challenges themselves are thrilling to watch, as the competitors push their bodies to the limit to achieve the impossible.

Overall, The Strongest Man in History is an exciting and inspiring show that celebrates the incredible strength and determination of these four men. It is a must-watch for fans of strongman competitions, history buffs, or anyone who enjoys watching people achieve the seemingly impossible.

The Strongest Man in History is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (7 episodes). The series first aired on July 7, 2019.

Where to Watch The Strongest Man in History

The Strongest Man in History is available for streaming on the History website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Strongest Man in History on demand at Google Play, Apple TV and Pluto TV.

  • Premiere Date
    July 7, 2019
  • IMDB Rating
    8.8  (488)