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Ken PotisStrongman
Ken Potis

Current City: Neptune, New Jersey

Age: 36

Division: Open Heavyweight (under 275)

Years as a Vegan: 13

Why you became a vegan: I became vegan for ethical reasons, I wanted to do less harm to innocent animals and live an overall compassionate lifestyle.

Favorite foods/meals: My daily go-to lunches I enjoy making easy meals usually asian inspired with tofu/tempeh, rice, potatoes, and other vegetables. My favorite meal after doing strongman workouts on the weekend I treat myself to a breakfast crunchwrap or burrito from my favorite local vegan place, Cat’s Luck in Neptune,NJ

Favorite exercises: Love deadlifts of course, and in strongman you will have variations from different heights and different types of bars/set ups. I also love the challenging unconventional strongman work like tire flips, sandbag cleans and carries

Competition Highlights:

2023 Lift for Autism

  • 1st place heavyweight
  • 1st in Axle Deadlift - 445lbx12 reps in 60 seconds
  • 1st in Iron Cross Carry for distance
  • Win in Novice HW Advanced to Open HW Division

2016 WNPF Powerlifting

  • Deadlift Only 565

2019 Tactical Strength Challenge

  • Max Deadlift 570lbs
  • Strict Pullups 11
  • Kettlebell Snatch 108 reps in 5 minutes with 24kg

2022 Lift for Autism

  • 5th place
  • 1st in Conan's Wheel
  • 4th in Deadlift for reps - 500lb x 19 reps in 60 seconds
  • 4th in tire flip
  • 4th in farmers carry

2022 Lift Evil Unleashed

  • 4th place
  • 2nd in Max Wagon Wheel Deadlift 670lb pull
  • 2nd in Conan's Wheel
  • 3rd in Sandbag to Shoulder

2022 Clash of The Tridents

  • 6th place
  • 3rd in power stairs
  • 4th in yoke squat