Nov
21
10:00 AM10:00

THE ECWC STRONGMAN CHALLENGE

Sat, Nov 21, 2026 10:00 AM

  • East Coast / West Coast Strength Speed & Conditioning

East Coast West Coast Strength Speed & Conditioning is promoting the ECWC Strongman Challenge & Clinic on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 10:00am PST. This will be a Strongman Corp. sanctioned event. The top athletes in open divisions will qualify for Strongman Corp. Regionals or Nationals.

There will also be 4 Novice divisions for beginners in their 1st or 2nd Competition.

ECWC will be putting on a 20-30 min Strongman Clinic prior to each event to help all athletes figure out the best technical approach based on their physical structure and strength assets. We will also pinpoint kinetic weaknesses and provide feedback on how to address those issues. If you are looking to boost your technical prowess in strongman, this is a very unique opportunity to reach your competitive goals in far shorter time.

The events include:

  1. Axle Clean & Press for Reps - 60 secs, Max reps
    Open Men LW 200 lbs, MW 225 lbs, HW 250 lbs
    Novice Men LW 165 lbs, HW 215 lbs
    Open Women LW 120 lbs, Open 150 lbs
    Novice Women LW 90 lbs, Novice Open 110 lbs

  2. Frame Carry – (50ft), 60 Secs
    Open Men LW 420 lbs, MW 520 lbs, HW 620 lbs
    Novice Men LW 400 lbs, Novice HW 500 lbs
    Open Women LW 320 lbs, Open 360 lbs
    Novice Women LW 250 lbs, Novice Open 310 lbs.

  3. Seated Arm over Arm (AoA) / Keg Carry Medley – 40 ft each segment, 75 secs
    Open Men LW 255 AoA/195 lbs Keg, MW 305/195 lbs, HW 385/225 lbs
    Novice Men LW TBD, Novice HW 305/195 lbs
    Open Women LW 155 AoA/105 lbs Keg, Open 205/135 lbs
    Novice Women TBD.

  4. 3 Sandbag Carry & Load – Men 48 inch Platform / Women 36 inch Platform, 60 secs
    Open Men – LW (185-200-225), MW (200-235-265), HW 225-265-300)
    Novice Men LW (150-185-200), HW (185-200-225)
    Open Women LW (100-135-150), Open (135-150-185)
    Novice Women LW (75-100-135), Novice Open (100-135-150)

    Strongman Corporation Membership is required (CLICK HERE FOR LINK)

Registration Form

Extra Information Form

2027 Competitor List

MEN’S
Lightweight u200 lb / u90kg
Alex Eckfeldt
Jack Delsart

Middleweight u231 lb / u105kg
Brandon Wilcox
Juan Valencia

Heavyweight (Open)
Mike Nolan
Langdon Johnson
Aaron Talavera
Nate Garcia

Novice Lightweight u200 lb
Stephen Gomez

Novice Heavyweight (Open)
Hayden Nolan
Max Harchik

WOMEN’S
Lightweight u140 lb / u64kg
Veiva Piner
Diana Lopez

Middleweight/Heavyweight (Open)
Ana Martinez
Courtney Culhane

Novice Lightweight u150 lb
Sarah Eckfeldt
Glory Jo
Megan Chang

Novice Heavyweight (Open)
Christine Franchville
Howl Valentine



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May
10
11:00 AM11:00

California's Strongest Stone Lifter & Highland Games

California’s Strongest Stone Lifter – & Highland Games 

May 10th & 11th (Action begins at 11am) in Idyllwild!

Entry Fee $40 (Includes T-shirt & Lunch) - You will pay the Entry Fee at the Festival Entrance

Cash Prizes – $2,000 Total!

💰 Men’s & Women’s Divisions:

🥇 1st Place – $500

🥈 2nd Place – $300

🥉 3rd Place – $200

Get ready for an incredible weekend of strength and tradition as Idlewild hosts its first-ever Highland games and California’s Strongest Stone Lifter competition!

📅 Date: May 10th (Men’s Division) &-11th (Women’s Division)

📍 Location: Idyllwild, CA – A breathtaking mountain setting surrounded by towering trees.

56375 State Highway 74, Mountain Center, CA 92561

Events & Competitions

Athletes from across California will gather to compete in two days of intense stone-lifting challenges, featuring:

🏋️ Stone Putting (Distance 3 Attempts) Men: 50 lbs; Women: 22 lbs

🏋️ Overhead Stone Press (Max reps 60 secs) Men: 200 lbs; Women: 80-100 lbs

🏋️ Stone Medley (4 Stones Pick and Carry) Men: 150-175-180-190 lbs; Women: 75-90-100-125 lbs

🏋️ Stone Carry (Max Distance) Men: 300 lbs; Women 150 lbs

🏋️ Atlas Stones (Stone Load to Barrells) Men: 200-250-300-350-400; Women: 150-175-190-200

How to Register

📌 California’s Strongest Stone Lifter: Interested athletes, sign up by filling out this form :
California's Strongest Stone Lifter & Highland Games — East Coast/West Coast

Or contacting/messaging
Email: francisbrebner@hotmail.com, Phone/Text: +1 (949) 212-4169,
DM Instagram: Francisbrebnerihgf, DM Facebook: Francis.brebner

📌 Highland Games: Register through the SAAA (Scottish American Athletic Association).
Idyllwild Celtic Faire - SAAA Highland Games Info

Don’t miss out on this historic event—whether competing or cheering, it’s going to be an unforgettable weekend!

Celtic Event Link: https://facebook.com/events/s/idyllwild-celtic-faire/9762998873764905/

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Mar
15
7:30 PM19:30

COVID-19 updates

Hi ECWC family — 

We hope you all are doing well. 

We’d like to share what’s changed at ECWC as we adjust to life with the new restrictions COVID-19 has brought, and to answer some questions. 

Is ECWC still open?

Yes,  we are still open at our Costa Mesa location: 2930 Grace Lane, Unit A, Costa Mesa, CA. Our classes at Blizzard have been suspended on campus for the near future, but continue at ECWC. 

When are classes being held? 

Mon: 4 pm - 7:30 pm

Tues: 7 am - 9 am, noon, 5:30-7:30

Wed: 4 pm - 7:30 pm

Thurs:  7 am - 9 am, noon, 5:30-7:30

Sat: 9 am (MMA), 9:30 am (bootcamp); 11 am (strongman)

We will be running morning (7am to 9am) and noon classes at the same time Tuesdays and Thursdays at the gym.  For the evening classes,  we will be starting at 5:30 pm with the intention of closing by 7:30 so we can all get home to our families.

What is ECWC doing to keep the gym clean?

Unlike a franchise gym, ECWC is smaller, with a limited membership, so it’s easier for us to keep the equipment clean. 

Washing hands is mandatory on entrance and exit — no exceptions. 

At the gym, we have already sanitized all of the equipment several times, and will continue to do that after every class. Hand sanitizer and disinfectant will be available at the gym for you to use as well. Don’t be shy about asking for it!

The workouts will include more outdoor activities, so people can have more space to operate. We will be adding more class times as necessary. 

We’re doing our best to make sure ECWC is as clean and safe as possible for everyone. 

Should I come work out? 

If you’re not feeling 100%, or feel like you’re catching a cold, head ache, sore throat — definitely isolate yourself and see your doctor. 

If you’re feeling healthy, and aren’t immunocompromised or caring for someone who is, we’d love to see you! Staying active and getting social support can help bolster your immune system and improve tour mental health, especially if you’re working from home. 

Is California’s Strongest Man still happening?

As of now, yes — however, that may be subject to change, as the recommendations for public gatherings are changing daily. At the moment, our competitor list is small enough that we’re still able to gather in public and hold the event. 

We know some of you need to book airfare and hotels to come compete, so we’re hoping to have a final decision for you by this Friday.  We are closely monitoring the virus, and will do the right thing if things don’t settle down in the next week. We certainly will not put anyone at risk if the virus is spreading rapidly.

What can I do to stay healthy?

Still have questions we didn’t answer? 

Email scott@eastweststrength.com, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. 

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Legion Sports Fest Strongman Challenge & Technical Course
Nov
9
to Nov 10
Events, Strongman

Legion Sports Fest Strongman Challenge & Technical Course

  • long beach convention center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

East Coast West Coast Strength Speed & Conditioning is promoting the Legion Sports Fest Strongman Challenge & Technical Course at the Long Beach Convention Center on Saturday, November 9 & 10, 2019 at 10:00am PST. This will be a Strongman Corp. sanctioned event. The top athletes in open divisions will qualify for Strongman Corp. Nationals.

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Strongman Academy Seminar
Feb
17
9:30 AM09:30
Events, Strongman

Strongman Academy Seminar

  • East Coast / West Coast Strength Speed Conditioning (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Welcome to the ECWC Strongman Academy. Learn from the most accredited strongman program in the United States. ECWC possesses the most experienced and accomplished strongman team to ever exist in the U.S. If this is the strength sport that you have chosen to pursue or you are looking to augment your training, you will learn from and train next to some of the strongest men and women on the planet. The ECWC Strongman program has produced 7 Pro Strongman Competitors, 3 World’s Strongest Man/Woman Finalists, 3 Strongman National Champions, America’s Strongest Man x 3, 4 Top 5 Ranked Pro Strongmen and dozens of strongman, highland games and powerlifting titles.

Strongman Academy Seminar

When: Sunday, February 19, 2017

Time: 10am - 5pm

Where: ECWC Headquarters located @2930 Grace Lane, Unit A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

How to Sign Up: email Tom@eastweststrength.com to get your name on the list and to get payment information to secure your spot. Cost is $100. There will be a cap of 30 participants to ensure quality and efficacy.

What: Get ready to shave off months of growing pains by learning the trade secrets of the most successful strongman team to ever exist on the planet. You will learn the most skillful techniques on how to handle extreme weights in every facet of the sport of strongman. Where most have failed, we have proven time and time again that we can adapt the movements of strongman for any body type to make each athlete successful. No other gym in the U.S. has produced 7 professional strongman competitors.

Your agenda will include the technique and implementation of popular strongman movements such as the Log Clean & Press, the Axle Clean & Press and the Circus Dumbbell. In addition to overhead pressing, you will learn how to move with weight and how to condition your body for the Farmer's Walk, the Super Yoke, Tire Flip and Atlas Stones, Keg and Sandbag carry and loads.

At ECWC we apply these movements to all of our general strength training programs, as well as our athletes for sports like football, baseball, wrestling, MMA, lacrosse, hockey, etc. Learn the proper intensities, volume, as well as when, where and how to implement these movements effectively into your training.

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