Glenn Ross
Glenn Ross (born 27 May 1971) known by his nickname "The Daddy", is a Northern Irish former International Strongman and Powerlifter who has represented Northern Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man compe*ions and various World Grand Prix and European Team compe*ions. Ross is the founder of the UK Strength Council and Scotland Strength *ociation and creator of the UK's Strongest Man compe*ion as well as several regional and national qualifying events.
Contents
- 1 Strongman career
- 2 Arnold Strongman Cl*ic
- 3 Personal records
- 3.1 Powerlifting records
- 3.2 Strongman records
- 4 Size
- 5 Personal
- 6 References
Strongman career
Ross is a 5-time winner of UK's Strongest Man - 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010.
Ross is also a 3-time winner of Britain's Strongest Man - 1999, 2000, 2001.
In 2003, Ross lifted three cars with the rear wheels completely off the ground, the combined weight including the frames of the three Citroën Saxos was almost 3 tonnes.But in the hands of the lifter, this weight is actually more like 400 kg. The lifter is not lifting the raw weight of the car, it is a lever system. He has competed in the World's Strongest Man compe*ion on five occasions.
Arnold Strongman Cl*ic
In 2005, Ross was in his peak physical condition. He was invited to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Arnold Strongman Cl*ic, the heaviest strongman compe*ion in the world. In the first event, he shocked audience members and judges by strict-pressing the 366 lb. Apollon's Axle three times. He took first place in the Hummer tire deadlift, setting a world record of 977.5 pounds. In the Inch Dumbbell press, Ross tied for first alongside Hugo Girard and Brian Siders by strict-pressing the 173 pound dumbbell 10 times. Ross placed third behind Vasyl Virastyuk and champion Žydrūnas Savickas.
Ross competed in the 2006 Arnold Strongman Cl*ic, but injuries to his patellar tendons severely affected his performance. Ross lost his world record in the Hummer tire deadlift to Žydrūnas Savickas. Placing 10th, it was Ross's last year in the compe*ion.
Personal records
Powerlifting records
- Squat - 400:kg (881 lb) raw;
- Bench press - 295:kg (650 lb) raw;
- Deadlift - 400:kg (881 lb) raw;
- Total - 1000:kg (2,200 lb) (380-240-380) (done at the Irish Senior Powerlifting Championship 2004).
Strongman records
- Military press (standing) - 195:kg (429 lb);
- Giant Log - 115:kg (254 lb) - 19 reps;
- Steel Log - 300:mm diameter - 175:kg (385 lb) max - 12 reps;
- Apollon's Axle - 166 kg (366 lb) - 3 reps with no leg drive;
- Deadlifted 3 Citroën Saxos at once from the back below the knees - combined weight 2750:kg (6,050 lb);
- Held a 1200:kg Citroën Berlingo Van for 176 seconds;
- Held a 1400:kg BMW car - 74.8 seconds;
- Held up 2 Citroën Saxos from the back combined weight 1700:kg for 67 seconds;
- Deadlift - 430:kg (946 lb) (2006 UK's Strongest Man);
- Hummer Tire Deadlift - 443.4 kg (977.50 lb) without a belt;
- Inch Dumbbell Press - 78 kg (172 lb) - 12 reps;
- Brick Lift - 25 bricks.
In car-lifting events of the sort mentioned above, the full m* of the vehicle is not lifted. Instead a system of levers is used to raise one set of wheels off the ground. The load at the compe*or's hands is therefore of the order of 4000 Newtons (i.e. would feel like lifting a 400:kg (881 lb) barbell). The exact load depends not only on the vehicle m*, but the distribution of that m*, which axle (front/rear) is lifted and also the geometry (i.e. lengths etc.) of the lever arrangements. This means that performances from one compe*ion to another cannot be reliably compared.
Ross's usual catchphrase during strongman compe*ions is "Who's the Daddy?".
Size
He has in the past weighed a staggering 474 lbs (215:kg) making him one of the heaviest strongmen in the world. His frame is emphasized by his body measurements; his neck is 24 inches (610:mm), his biceps 24½ inches, his chest is 63 inches (1,600:mm) and his thighs are 35 inches (890:mm), as well as a 50-inch (1,300:mm) waist. He has lost 6 stone over 2009/2010 and is now 184:kg in weight. Ross has however since increased his weight to over 500 lbs (35 stone) and is now 213:kg in weight.
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, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth, Ask Rhod Gilbert and Hole in the Wall. Ross works as a bouncer in County Down when he is not training. Ross is married with two children.