In recent years, the world of strongman competitions has witnessed a significant shift. While renowned events like Mr. Olympia and World’s Strongest Man continue to dominate the industry, the emergence of smaller individual shows like the Arnold Classic and Rogue Championships is gaining popularity among fans. However, amidst this growing trend, the Brian Shaw Classic stands apart from the rest.

Named after and hosted by the 4x World’s Strongest Man champion, the Brian Shaw Classic has garnered attention for its unique approach to the sport. However, recently, the popular YouTube channel of the Lalas brothers interviewed experts who shed light on what sets this particular show apart from others in the field.

Brian Shaw has a different approach

In the interview, the panel was discussing how the emergence of smaller individual shows in the strongman world has had a profound impact, providing athletes with additional platforms to showcase their strength, skill, and dedication. However, one expert pointed out that the Brian Shaw Classic has taken this athlete-centric approach to a whole new level. The primary differentiating factor is the unwavering focus on the athletes themselves.

One of the panel members said that, unlike some other strongman competitions that may prioritize profit generation, the Brian Shaw Classic revolves around celebrating the participants and their dedication to the sport. “A major thing that Brian put into his show, and other strongman didn’t do their show is that he put in, is that the focus is solely around the athletes and the athletes are at the center point of the show,” he said. His commitment is reflected not only in the format of the contest but also in the substantial prize money offered.

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Moreover, the interview revealed a heartening aspect of Brian Shaw’s character. Despite winning the previous edition, Shaw chose not to keep the prize money to himself. Instead, he selflessly reinvested it back into the show, demonstrating his passion for the sport and his desire to elevate the strongman community as a whole. However, Shaw recently opened up about her preparation for the Shaw Classic this year.

Shaw’s preparation for the upcoming competition

The 41-year-old recently took to YouTube and posted a video detailing his preparations for the upcoming Shaw Classic. In the video, Brian Shaw is seen performing an intense back workout routine. However, he expressed that he was not entirely satisfied with his progress so far. The weights he lifted did not feel as smooth as he had expected, indicating that he has not yet reached his desired level of strength and performance. “I am very very very pis**ed off if I am being honest with you guys, it’s unbelievably frustrating,” he said.

The struggle of balancing the duty of managing the Shaw Classic with dedicating time to his personal training seems to have compromised Brian Shaw’s preparation. However, he remained positive by doing more hard work and coming back strong. As the countdown for the Classic Shaw begins, fans are hoping to see the dominating side of Brian for one last time.

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