WHAT IS STRONGMAN?

While the sport dates back to the 19th century, where strongmen and women were often featured as circus performers showing off their strength in feats like barbell lifting and human juggling, it’s come a long way since. In the past six years, the number of women competing in amateur Strongman has increased by more than 500 per cent and now more women are competing than men. (Stream Strong Women on ABC iview now)