Robert has a sponsor making his meals. He went on playing football at the collegiate level at Western Oregon University majoring in history. Registered in England, Company No. Robert Oberst (born December 20, 1984) is an American professional strongman who was awarded his "Pro Card" at the 2012 Dallas Europa Amateur Strongman Competition. Oberst has a multipronged plan of attack for these events, including a training, nutrition, and supplementation regimen that has, he says, helped him re-engineer his physique and given him more power and energy than ever before. He was also the star of TV series The Strongest Man in History alongside Nick Best, Eddie Hall, and Brian Shaw starting in 2019. Spouse. "People involved in strongman try to tell you that the heavier you are, the more competitive you'll be. “I had it for several years, and not being able to defend it was very frustrating it. Once I get up to about 80 percent of my one-rep max, I'll do 2-3 sets there, then I'll come back down for a few back-off sets. Oberst's whole-food and supplementation routine provides ample fuel for his four-day-a-week training regimen, which includes three days of traditional in-the-gym lifting, including an upper-body day, a deadlift-focused day, and a squat-focused day. Now that I have my nutrition figured out, I've dropped close to 80 pounds. Select this result to view Robert A Oberst … Sign up for both to get all our updates straight to your inbox. It took about a year for him to adjust to his new height, but eventually Oberst shed his awkwardness and became a menacing two-way football player. Oberst's goal for that event is to break the world log press record. In April 2019, the  Log Lift record was “taken” from Robert by competitor Rob Kearney. From a young age, he was considerably taller than most of his family and friends, standing at 6 ft 1 (1.85m) and weighing 220lbs (99.8kg) on his 12th birthday. However, here's the big difference between what Oberst does and what the rest of us do: He's also got an epic six-hour strongman practice every week. His sponsor is Elite Supplements, based out of New Braunfels, Texas. Robert is a perfect example of that wise old proverb. Oberst is his own coach and he trains with two other guys. Martins Licis of the United States won the competition for the first time in his career. When I found out, I did the log press that day! "A buddy of mine was an amateur strongman who was just obsessed with the sport," Oberst recalls of that fateful day in 2012. He attended high school at Aptos High School in Aptos, California. Oberst is representing the USA at the 2019 Tachi Palace World’s Strongest Man. 674.2k Followers, 636 Following, 1,186 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Robert Terkla (@lunkerstv) [18] After college, Oberst gave the NFL a shot, but did not make the cut. Joe Rogan, being ever so curious, tried poking into the subject a bit further by asking Robert about being a vegan and a Strongman. Six months later, he won his Pro card at … You may hear the crowd cheering “O.B.” as that has been his nickname since 2nd grade. Currently it’s unknown if Robert is still married to Kristin, as he has recently appeared in his Instagram account with another woman named Meghan Esgoda. "I work up to a good weight over a number of sets for my main lift. "When I first cut down my calories, my body was screaming for pizza and all that high-calorie stuff. But unofficially cracking a world record the first time he hoisted a log? Mr. Strongman stands at a height of 201 cm (6 ft 7 in). 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"Everything has come together so quickly for me because of the way I train. There's a big difference.". $25.00. After school, he gave the NFL a shot, was not lucky because he did not make the cut. His mother is a cancer survivor and that’s why Obie wears the pink Chuck Taylors. He was nicknamed “O.B.” since 2nd grade. But he once mentioned, that his wife has been his manager, massage therapist, chef, and nutritionist in one person. with in-depth instructional videos. Robert is married and he has a son named Atlas. Your contact information so that Sahara Buzz Admin can contact you. He attended Aptos High School in Aptos, California, United States. View our enormous library of workout photos and see exactly how each exercise Sign up for our Newsletter with Rogue News and Product Releases. Oberst graduated from Western Oregon University in 2008. Robert’s father is an army veteran whereas his brother is in the army. To be sure, the former high school, collegiate, and Arena league football player was no stranger to weights. No, it's not how everyone else trains, but as he says, it's hard to argue with results. He keeps getting leaner, stronger, more muscular, and improving his endurance—a perfect trajectory for any sport. "About three years ago, I made strongman competition my full-time job," he says. His biggest motivation in life is for his son, Atlas, to say “My dad is the strongest man in America” when he turns 15. He was awarded his “Pro Card” at the 2012 Dallas Europa Amateur Strongman Competition. A well-rounded approach including some pure hypertrophy work is necessary. Before heading to China for the World’s Strongest Man Contest, Oberst told a reporter, "I eat three-and-a-half pounds of meat a day, six cups of rice, a bunch of pasta, and no cheese or dairy. Disclamer: Robert Oberst net worth are calculated by comparing Robert Oberst's influence on Google, Wikipedia, Youtube, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook with anybody else in the world. On these days, he's not afraid to use bodybuilding rep ranges of 12 or higher, or even bodybuilding movements like preacher curls or triceps push-downs. As a perrinial Worlds Strongest Man finalist he has quickly made a name for himself in strength athletics, as well as an undefeated National Champion in MAS Wrestling and former Professional Football Player. So finally I did, and the first time I ever touched the log, I broke the amateur world record for the log press.". This will be his 6th WSM appearance where he hopes to make it into the Final. Robert Oberst lifted at Fitness 1440 in Bend, Ore. on Sept. 15. Before competitions, he trans with explosiveness because the events require power. The "World's Strongest Man" contender Robert Oberst has dropped 80 pounds and is getting himself ready to crush the competition in 2018. "Unlike most strongmen, I do lots of reps," he says.