On April 27, 2023, Nick Best, a recently retired strongman, shared a clip of himself working out on a seated iso-lateral row machine with an impressive amount of weight. The video showed Best rowing 244.9 kilograms (540 pounds) for eight repetitions.
The retired strongman is seen in the clip performing various other exercises as well. He rowed five 45-pound plates per side (totaling 204.1 kilograms/450 pounds) for 10 reps, and four 45-pound plates per side (totaling 163.3 kilograms/360 pounds) for another 10 reps. The video has received a lot of attention and admiration from fitness enthusiasts and fans alike.
Best’s Workout Routine Comes After Nephrectomy
According to the caption of Best’s post, the impressive row machine routine at such a high weight comes on the heels of a recent nephrectomy. Best had to undergo the surgical removal of one of his kidneys in early January 2023.
The retired strongman had previously shared on Instagram about the diagnosis of stage one renal cell carcinoma, which led to the necessary kidney removal. Despite this setback, Best continues to maintain his impressive level of fitness and strength. The recent workout video is a testament to his perseverance and dedication to his health and fitness goals, even in the face of adversity.
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Nick Best Dials Back Training, Retires from Strongman Competition
Nick Best has recently seemed to be taking it easy in the weight room. While he continues to post regular training updates from his home facility, he has dialed it back in some official respects. After placing second at the 50+ Masters World’s Strongest Man contest during the latest Official Strongman Games (OSG) in November 2022, Best retired from strongman competition.
Plans for Body Maintenance
Following his retirement from strongman, Best put plans into motion to maintain his body before continuing with his usual weightlifting. Some of his recent training sessions align with the established precedent of a seasoned strength star.
Impressive Lifts Despite Health Issues
Despite recent health issues, Best still manages to complete impressive lifts. In mid-April 2023, he completed 52.1-kilogram (115-pound) dips for 10 reps and combined them with 47.6-kilogram (105-pound) dumbbell bench presses during a chest day workout. Before that, Best had a leg day where he completed a top back squat of 332.5 kilograms (735 pounds) while wearing a lifting belt and knee wraps.
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Intent to Continue Training
Best turned 54 in November and shows no signs of slowing down. Even with his recent kidney operation and a devastating lat injury from Spring 2021, he remains intent on continuing to pick up where he left off. Despite retiring from strongman competition, his passion for powerlifting and weightlifting still shines through.
Overview
Nick Best, a recently retired strongman, has continued to impress fans with his dedication to fitness and strength. Despite undergoing a nephrectomy earlier this year to remove one of his kidneys due to a diagnosis of stage one renal cell carcinoma, Best has not let the setback slow him down. In fact, he recently shared a video on Instagram of himself rowing an impressive 244.9 kilograms (540 pounds) for eight repetitions on a seated iso-lateral row machine, along with performing other exercises. This is just one example of Best’s commitment to maintaining his impressive level of fitness and strength, even after retiring from strongman competition. Despite dialing back his training in some official respects, he remains intent on continuing to pursue his passion for powerlifting and weightlifting.
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