‘”Back then, with all the hooking and holding, guys would be all over smaller guys like Daniel, but it gave him the attitude to be like a pit bull and never give up,” Girard said. “The whole idea of strongman is to improve strength and mobility. If you know a hit is coming, you might be vulnerable for injury if you’re not strong enough. It’s not only about getting strong, it’s also about getting faster and more powerful. If you increase your strength, you can maybe hit full speed at two strides.”‘