Glenn Ross
Glenn Ross known by his nickname "The Daddy", is a Northern Ireland former international strongman and powerlifter who has represented Northern Ireland and the UK in several World's Strongest Man competitions and various World Grand Prix and European Team competitions. Ross is the founder of the UK Strength Council and Scotland Strength Association and the creator of the UK's Strongest Man competition, as well as several regional and national qualifying events.
Strongman career
Ross is a 5-time winner of UK's Strongest Man in 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2010 and a 3-time winner of Britain's Strongest Man in 1999, 2000, 2001.In 2003, Ross lifted three cars with the rear wheels completely off the ground, the combined weight including the frames of the three Citroën Saxos was almost 3 tonnes. However, in the hands of the lifter, this weight is actually more like 400 kg because the lifter is not lifting the raw weight of the car due to its lever system.
Ross also competed in the World's Strongest Man competition on five occasions.
Arnold Strongman Classic
In 2005, Ross was in his peak physical condition, and was invited to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Arnold Strongman Classic, the heaviest strongman competition in the world. In the first event, he shocked audience members and judges by strict-pressing the Apollon's Axle three times. He took first place in the 15-inch Hummer tire deadlift, setting a world record of. In the Inch dumbbell press, Ross was tied for first alongside Hugo Girard and Brian Siders by strict-pressing the dumbbell 10 times. Ross placed third behind Vasyl Virastyuk and champion Žydrūnas Savickas.Ross competed in the 2006 Arnold Strongman Classic, but injuries to his patella tendons severely affected his performance. Ross lost his world record in the Hummer tire deadlift to Brian Siders in 2006.
Ross's usual catchphrase during strongman competitions is "Who's the Daddy?".
Personal records
Powerlifting
- Squat ' –
- Bench press ' –
- Deadlift –
- Total –
Strongman
- Deadlift –
- Hummer Tire Deadlift – without a belt
- Standing Military press –
- Steel Log press –
- Apollon's Axle press – x 3 reps
- Viking press – x 19 reps
- Beer keg press – x 5 reps in 23.60 secs
- IFSA pool table bench press – x 16 reps
- Inch dumbbell press – x 10 reps
- Brick lift – 25 British bricks held between arms
Size
Ross's strongman prime bodyweight of makes him one of the heaviest strongmen in history. His neck measured, arms, chest, waist and thighs. He downsized to in 2009/10 but due to the lack of physical activity, his bodyweight ballooned to over. As of 2025, his bodyweight is around.Personal life
Ross has appeared on several TV shows, including Kelly Show, They Think It's All Over, The John Daley Show, Harry Hill's TV Burp, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth, Ask Rhod Gilbert and Hole in the Wall.He is of Scottish ancestry, Ross a common Scottish surname.Ross works as a bouncer in County Down when he is not training. He is married with two children.