AtLarge Nutrition powerlifting sponsor - Tom Mutaffis
Tom Mutaffis is a seasoned Strongman competitor in the mold of a Marius Pudzianowski. As with Marius, Tom does not rely on sheer bulk to achieve competitive Strongman success, rather he possesses a rare combination of lean muscularity, athleticism, and raw power.
Tom first hit the iron in his teens and was a precocious trainee being one of the strongest guys in his gym when he was only 17 years old. His first Strongman competition was in 2006, and once again he was a quick study winning his third competition and following that with a string of 16 podium appearances (to include 8 wins!).
His early success propelled him to the 2007 North America’s Strongest Man Nationals in Las Vegas. Once again, Tom prevailed defeating a field of 22 state and regional champions to be crowned the 200 lbs class National Champion.
Tom’s unique physical skills and prowess are matched by his mental acuity. His written communication skills are excellent, and that fact combined with his superior knowledge of training, diet, and supplementation allows him to dole out high quality advice in the form of articles and posts on various websites to include the Wannabebig Forums
Tom also regularly maintains an Online Training Journal on the Wannabebig Forums, so if you are interested in following his progress and learning a thing or two about strongman training, check it out here - Tom Mutaffis Strongman Training
AtLarge’s Supplements and Tom
As of late, Tom has been pushing to increase his body weight and AtLarge’s Maximum Mass Stack has been integral to his success. With it, and his unique and innovative training techniques, he has moved up to the 231 lbs weight class and very recently placed 3rd in a 48 man field at the 2008 North American Strongman National Championships. Along with the increased body weight, his strength has exploded and Tom has set a personal record in virtually every exercise!
Tom’s Competitive Accomplishments
Strongman
2009 South Atlantic Strongman Championships (SC) – 1st Place, LW 231 lbs & “Athlete of the Day”
2009 Fatbacks Team Strongman Event (VA) – 2nd Place LW Team (tied)
2008 California’s Strongest Man (CA) – 2nd Place Overall LW 231 lbs
2008 North American Strongman National Championships - 3rd Place Overall LW 231 lbs
2008 Northeast Beast Platinum Plus (NJ) - 7th Place Overall LW 231 lbs
2008 Battle of the Badass IV (NY) - 1st Place 231 lbs Class
2008 Southwest Florida Strongman (FL) - 3rd Place Middleweight Class
2008 Florida’s Strongest Man (FL) - 2nd Place 231 lbs Class
2007 North American Strongman National Championships - 1st Place 200 lb Division – National Champion
2007 Fairmount Athletic Club Strongman (PA) - 1st place 231 lbs class
2007 Florida Sun Coast Strongman Scorcher (FL) - 3rd place 200 lbs class
2007 Mid Atlantic Strongman Championships (MD) - 1st place 200 lbs class
2007 South Atlantic Strongman (SC) - 2nd place 200 lbs class
2006 Garden State Strongman Classic (NJ) - 1st place 200 lbs class
2006 Rhode Island's Strongest Man (RI) - 1st place 200 lbs class
2006 Paxton Power Gym Strongman (MA) - 1st Place 200 lbs (5th Overall LW)
2006 Hudson Valley Strongman (NY) - 3rd place 200 lbs class
2006 Central Jersey Strongest Man (NJ) - Competitor (First Contest) Competitor - first contest
Powerlifting
2007 APA United States Open – Broke the RAW American Deadlift Record in the 220 lbs Junior Class.
