Strength has been an admired trait for centuries. Long ago, the strongest man
lived the longest and had the most food. Today, the strongest man impresses the
most people! To be stronger than your friends and family is to assert yourself
as a leader. Think you can test your manhood by proving your strength? These
strong man stunts are sure to impress, even more so then a fake degree!
Be warned: these stunts are for professional strong men only! They should not
be done at home or without proper supervision!
How to Tear a Deck of Cards in Half
Start by placing one end of the cards in your left palm, and then covering
the other end with your right palm. First bend the cards forward, then backward.
Do this several times in quick succession, and then twist your hands. The stress
of bending the cards will cause them to start to tear on the sides. Keep
twisting until the deck tears completely in half.
How to Tear a Telephone Book in Half
Hold the phone book with two hands on the side where it opens up, with the
open side facing out. Place your thumbs in the middle of the book and push away
from you, so that the book forms a “U” shape. Grip the book tightly and start to
bend the book. As you bend, try to tear the top few pages. Since you’ll only be
tearing a few pages at a time, it will be simpler than it looks and your friends
will stare in awe!
How to Smash a Rock with Your Fist
This trick is all about illusion and preparation. First, get a piece of
limestone and let it soak in water overnight. The rock will soak up the water
like a sponge and will soften. Next, place the rock on a flat surface. Finally,
ball your fist and strike it down upon the rock (don’t use your knuckles!). The
rock will crumble beneath your fist, your friends will be amazed, and no one
will know your secret!
How To Walk on Hot Coals
This centuries-old trick can be done by just about anyone – if you do it the
right way. The first trick is to get your feet wet. The water barrier protects
your feet from burning, just like licking your fingers before you put out a
candle. Many people will walk over grass or dip their feet in water beforehand.
The second trick is to make sure the temperature of the coals is not too hot.
Since coal is a poor conductor of heat, lighting the coals well in advance of
your walk will ensure that the outer layer of the coals have cooled enough for
you to walk on.
How to Lift a Man Over Your Head With One Hand
Have some skeptics in the room? This trick will win them over. Find a slight
man and have him stand on a chair. Tie something – a rope, scarf, or belt – just
under his shoulders. Make sure the scarf or rope is strong enough to support his
body! Next, stand in front of him and grasp the belt with your right hand. Bend
your knees so that your arm straightens out, and turn your body so you are
facing away from him. Straighten your legs while keeping your arm locked
straight. As you stand up, lean his body against your back. This way, your back
and legs do all the work, but your friends will think you have the strongest
arms in the room!
How To Lift a Heavy Weight With One Finger
This feat proves that you can lift more with just one finger than most can
lift with two hands. First, find a hook with a loop at the end big enough to fit
your middle finger through. Next, wrap tape around the loop so that it is snug
against your middle finger. Make sure the loop is as close to your hand as
possible. Place whatever you'll be lifting, be it a weight or bag of sand,
between your legs and affix the hook to the heavy item. Place your free hand on
your knee, and bend your knees slightly. Make sure your lifting arm is straight
at all times. As you straighten your legs, press your free hand into your knee.
The actual lifting is done by your legs, and your arm acts as a suspension
cable. Your friends won't believe how much you can lift with only one
finger!
How to Walk on Broken Glass
The key is to use glass with round edges, like beer bottles or Mason jars.
Break the glass into small pieces; this can be achieved by placing the bottles
in a bag and smashing them with a hammer. Next, arrange the glass so that any
sharp pieces with right angles are towards the outside of where you will be
doing your demonstration. The pieces in the middle will be relatively flat.
Then, use something flat and heavy, like a pan, to hit over the pieces to
obliterate any sharp edges. Move your feet slowly so you can adjust your foot if
you feel a sharp edge.
Interested in becoming a strongman? These tips and tricks outline the type of
training and expertise needed to perform daring feats of strength: