Strongman training is growing ever popular in the fitness industry because of its ability to develop true “body linkage” for those participating. According to world renowned Strength Coach Charles Poliquin, “Functional training should be defined as the execution of movements directly related to the patterns required for a given sport”. Many athletes/gym goers may be strong in the gym, but they lack the ability to transfer this strength directly onto the pitch. For many athletes, this is more than often the missing link, this is why using exercises such as prowler runs, sled drags and farmers walks can help improve true “body linkage”.