Emanuel Pescari is a highly accomplished Austrian strongman, widely regarded as one of the top competitors in the under 105 kg category. Born on June 12, 1990, he has made an indelible mark in the world of strength sports since beginning his competitive career in 2017. His exceptional feats of strength have earned him numerous titles, including Austria’s Strongest Man (Open Class) in 2022 and 2023, as well as Europe’s Strongest Man U105kg in 2023. He also claimed three consecutive Austria’s Strongest Man U105kg titles from 2017 to 2019 and secured silver at the 2023 Official Strongman Games U105kg World Championship.

Beyond his national and continental victories, Pescari has demonstrated his dominance on the world stage. He secured third place at the World Log Lift Championship in Lithuania and holds the European U105kg log lift record with an astounding 180 kg lift, later becoming the first in his class to press a 190 kg log – a world record. His ability to compete against athletes in the open weight class, despite being in the under 105 kg category, underscores his incredible power and versatility. Additionally, he set the U105kg European Atlas Stone record with a 200 kg lift and has achieved a 350 kg deadlift with a suit and straps in competition.

In addition to his competitive success, Emanuel Pescari is also a strength coach and a Movement & Performance Therapy Specialist. His expertise extends beyond lifting, as he is dedicated to helping others optimize their strength and movement through specialized therapy. His participation in team events like the Germany vs. Austria Team Competition, where he secured a second-place finish, further highlights his ability to excel in diverse strongman challenges.
Pescari’s remarkable strength, technical skill, and dedication to the sport make him a standout figure in the strength and fitness community. Whether dominating the competition floor or coaching others to achieve peak performance, he continues to inspire and redefine the limits of strength.

In today’s episode, we dive into a wide range of insights. Some of the topics include:
Emanuel’s journey into the army - getting army fit
The transition into strongman training
Golgi Tendon Organ - GTO
Methods to unlock greater force output like static holds and heavy carries
Pescari’s WR attempt goals for the year including a new WR loglift attempt and zercher squat attempt
Emanuel’s past world record titles
Having the EU record Atlas Stone under his belt
The potential for going for a new deadlift WR
Muscle fiber recruitment
Muscle firing rate
stack for aiding injury recovery including the famous wolverine stack of the peptides BPC157 and TB500
Working as a nurse for a decade and gaining the insight to the importance of aging well and longevity
PEDs
Pulling trucks, tractors, planes, and even TANKS!
Being the strongest man in Austria
And so much more! Get ready for a truly informative episode.