Glenn Ross Bio

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Glenn Ross Bio



Personal information
Full name Glenn Ross
Date of birth May 27, 1971 (age 35)
Place of birth County Down, Northern Ireland
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Nickname The Daddy




* Appearances (Goals)

Glenn Ross (Born 27 May 1971 in County Down, Northern Ireland) is a British International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Ireland and the UK in three World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions. He is currently the UK's strongest man as the winner of 2006.



Strongman Career

Ross won Britain’s Strongest Man competition in 1999, 2000,2001 and 2006.

In 2003, Ross lifted three cars with the rear wheels completely off the ground, the combined weight including the frames of the three Citroen Saxos was 3 tonne. This was in aid of Cancer Research.

He has competed in the World's Strongest Man competition on five occasions.

Ross holds many Strongman records:

Giant Log - 115kg - 19 reps

Steel Log - 300mm diameter - 175kg max - 12 reps

Deadlifted 3 Citroen Saxos at once from the back below the knees - combined weight 2750kg

Held a 1200kg Citroen Berlingo Van for 2mins 56 secs

Held a 1400kg BMW car - 76 secs

Held up 2 Citroen Saxos from the back combined weight 1700kg for 1 min 7 secs

Deadlift - Lifted 430 Kg (WR: 455 Kg) 2006 Uk strongest man

Glen's usual catchphrase during strongman competitions is "Who's the daddy?!!".



Size

Although he is only 6'1" (1,85m), he weighs a staggering 450 lbs (32 stone, 205 kgs) making him one of the heaviest strongmen in the world. His colossal frame is emphasised in his body measurements; his neck is 24 inches, his biceps 24.5 inches, his chest is 63 inches and his thighs are 35 inches, as well as a 50 inch waist.



The giant frame of Glenn Ross exhausted (source:ESPN)His huge size often gives him an advantage in many of the events. For example in the atlas stones he often uses his huge stomach to rest the large stones on as he attempts to get them up. Due to his weight he often tires easily and in some events he has fallen to the ground as a result of exhaustion.

Personal

Ross has appeared on several TV shows, including Kelly Show, They Think it's All Over, the John Daley Show, Harry Hill's TV Burp and Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth.

Ross is married with two children.



Glenn Ross during his Bodybuilding days.

[Will100]

holy **** he looks like a completely different person as the body builder...i didnt even think it was him

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Originally Posted by Will100

holy **** he looks like a completely different person as the body builder...i didnt even think it was him

Just goes to show how different goals and training can change your body, i myself have gone through it.

[UK Lifter]

I bet that waist measurement is under his belly cus there's no way his waist is "only" 50 inches! You're telling me his waist is only twice the size of his arm?! I had a 40 inch waist once and i was only 205 lbs at 6 ft. He's a great strongman that's for sure, especially in the static lifts where he can use his bodyweight to his advantage. I think he would be a better overall strongman if he lost some bodyweight because the WSM has a lot of mobility events that he doesn't do well in at the moment. He's about 6 stone heavier than big Terry Hollands and 5 or 6 inches shorter! Give Terry another couple of years and he's gonna be a serious contender for the WSM title because he's got natural strength and size as well as mobility.

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Originally Posted by UK Lifter

I bet that waist measurement is under his belly cus there's no way his waist is "only" 50 inches! You're telling me his waist is only twice the size of his arm?! I had a 40 inch waist once and i was only 205 lbs at 6 ft. He's a great strongman that's for sure, especially in the static lifts where he can use his bodyweight to his advantage. I think he would be a better overall strongman if he lost some bodyweight because the WSM has a lot of mobility events that he doesn't do well in at the moment. He's about 6 stone heavier than big Terry Hollands and 5 or 6 inches shorter! Give Terry another couple of years and he's gonna be a serious contender for the WSM title because he's got natural strength and size as well as mobility.

Yeah i was thinking that his waist must be at least 60 inches, Glenn just aint suited to Strongman and i really wish he would move over to Powerlifting, Terry Hollands has that right balance of huge bodyweight and cardio fitness that will win him the WSM title in time.

[UK Lifter]

"Yeah i was thinking that his waist must be at least 60 inches" Glad it wasn't just me that thought that. If he's put a false waist measurement on his profile then he is obviously ashamed of it. If that is the case he should do something about it IMO.

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Originally Posted by UK Lifter

"Yeah i was thinking that his waist must be at least 60 inches" Glad it wasn't just me that thought that. If he's put a false waist measurement on his profile then he is obviously ashamed of it. If that is the case he should do something about it IMO.

I never believe any measurements that either Strongmen or Bodybuilders give out, i dont think his ashamed of his belly cos look at that top pic , his showing it off!

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Originally Posted by POWERJIM

I never believe any measurements that either Strongmen or Bodybuilders give out, i dont think his ashamed of his belly cos look at that top pic , his showing it off!

Me neither

[Taekwondo Guy]

as he admits, uses his gut to assist his lifts... being fat has some pay of i guess.
still not a fan of glenn ross, sure he is strong and rules STATIC lifts but put him on anything where he has to waddle to a weight and bring it back he's going to do a hindenburg on the floor

he will have all sorts of heart problems, diabetes and bone issues soon due to the amount of fat he's lugging around. Its a shame as he seems like a good guy.



says it all....

whats the odds of the next UK's strongest man involving 90% static lifts?

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Originally Posted by Taekwondo Guy

sure he is strong and rules STATIC lifts but put him on anything where he has to waddle to a weight and bring it back he's going to do a hindenburg on the floor.

Its all true.

[wnxmaximus]

ya, i am sure he is a beast....but all that extra weight, it doesnt seem worth it. He could try to lose 80-100 lbs of fat, and maybe lose some strength, but he will have a longer life, and be able to not pass out when he runs, and probably be happier, but who knows.

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Originally Posted by wnxmaximus

ya, i am sure he is a beast....but all that extra weight, it doesnt seem worth it. He could try to lose 80-100 lbs of fat, and maybe lose some strength, but he will have a longer life, and be able to not pass out when he runs, and probably be happier, but who knows.

Yeah but maybe pro Bodybuilders could stop using Drugs and loose some size, but hey they would live longer.

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YouTube - Glenn Ross Glenn Pressing an Axle.