From Highland Games to Hardstyle Strength training w/ Mark Valenti

Welcome to the Strength Connection!

Mark Valenti is a StrongFirst Senior Instructor and the owner and head trainer at Blind Dog Gym in Vermilion, Ohio. He is a former nationally ranked professional Highland games athlete, five times national highlands game qualifier, former world record holder in the 25-pound sheaf toss, and a member of the 2008 World Team Champions. He is also a three times national strongman championship qualifier.

In this episode, Mark shares his journey from strength training as a kid to competing in Highland Games, and how his experiences shaped his approach to training, community, and mastery. Discover insights on traditional training principles, the importance of technique, auxiliary lifts, and the power of community in strength development.

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