Belšak Power Gym

Matjaž Belšak Strongman

Welcome to the official webpage of Matjaž Belšak, Slovenia's strongest professional strongman and powerlifter. Known for his incredible strength and competitive spirit, Matjaž is dedicated to living each day with discipline, passion, and the courage to push himself beyond known limits.

About Matjaž Belšak

From a young age, Matjaž has dreamt of becoming a professional Strongman. Despite facing challenges and hardships, he has relentlessly pursued his ambition, ultimately establishing himself as a leading figure in the sport. Here are some key milestones in his journey:

• 1992: Born with strength.
• 2008: Entered the gym at age 15.
• 2010: Broke first National Records at age 17 and won GPC Nationals at age 18.
• 2012: Emerged victorious at the International GPC meet and entered the world of Strongman competitions.
• 2015: Became a professional and won the Ultimate World Strongest team competition alongside Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson.
• 2016: Finalist at the World’s Strongest Man competition.
• 2017: Dominated multiple competitions, including the Arnold Classic Europe and the Strongman Champions League World Championship.

Strongman Sport

Competitive Strongman is one of the most intense and popular strength-based sports globally. Athletes, known as Strongman competitors, aim to lift the heaviest weights possible across various disciplines, such as:

• Atlas stone lifts
• Axle press
• Deadlifts
• Farmers walks
• Hercules holds
• Tire flips
• Truck pulls and car lifts

Training and Goals

Matjaž trains approximately three hours a day, maintaining a rigorous diet of 5000 to 7000 calories per day. He holds impressive records, such as a squat of 400 kg and a world record in the giant dumbbell lift with 9 reps in 60 seconds using a 102.5 kg dumbbell.

Inspired by his mentor, former Strongest Slovenian Gregor Stegnar, Matjaž's primary goal remains to train hard until his idols become his rivals. In 2018, he aimed to compete for one of the most prestigious titles in Strongman sports.

Partnerships

Matjaž appreciates the support from his sponsors and partners, which enables him to train with the best equipment and professionals. He is continually looking to expand his network and welcomes potential partners to join in his journey.