Four-times the World's Strongest Man, Big Z in NZ to inspire strength enthusiasts

February 1, 2019

The 43-year-old powerlifter gobbles up to 8000 calories while gearing up for competition. (Source: Other)

Many of the world's strongest men regard Zydrunas Savickas as the strongest of them all.

This week the Lithuanian, who's dead lifted 524kgs, is in the country mentoring young lifters and inspiring gym bunnies.

Savickas is the owner of 80 lifting world records and has won The World's Strongest Man competition four times.

In the run up to a competition Savisckas consumes 8000 calories daily, with a Big Mac at 504, that means gobbling up the equivalent of 16 a day.

Thankfully in Lithuania, they like their spuds.

"We have 10 different dishes cooked from potatoes and potatoes is very good to gain weight," he told 1 NEWS.

At 43 he isn't looking at retiring yet and is enjoying mentoring young lifters.

Savisckas will hold two seminars in New Zealand, with the first in Christchurch tonight.

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