Gabriel Rhéaume

World's Strongest Man
2022 - 10th

Canada's Strongest Man
2024 - Gold
2023 - 9th
2022 - Silver
2021 - Gold
2018 - 11th

Best Lifts
Log Lift - 406lbs
Yoke - 1100lbs
Deadlift - 835lbs
Squat - 700lbs x 4

Biography
I have done strongman since 2015.  My twin brother and I tried strongman with Jean-François Caron for fun and fell in love with the sport.

I train at Santé X-trem gym in Quebec.  My coach is Jean-François Caron, also from Quebec.  I am a welder for work.  I have a twin brother, Frédérick Rhéaume, who also does strongman.

What is your favourite lifting memory?
When I pressed the 400lb log at Canada's Strongest Man 2021 and started the competition in a good place, before finishing first at CSM 2021.

What is one piece of advice you have for up and coming athletes getting into strength training or strength sport?
Get all the practice on the competition floor that you can because it’s the most important part . If you’re comfortable in competition the strength will come with the work you put in .

What is your favourite lift or event?
Yoke, because it’s my favorite event to do and it’s one of my best events.

What is your favourite product and why?
Knee Sleeves
Because they keep my knees warm when I train and they gave great support.

What 3 other items are your go to and why?
13mm Belt
Flexible Medium Wrist Wraps
Elbow Sleeves
They are the essential you need for a good heavy workout.

What colourway is your favourite and why?
Momentum
Because black and white is the perfect combo.

Why do you believe SBD is the gear all athletes should use?
Because SBD have the best products on the market.

Why do you believe in working with SBD Canada as a Sponsored Athlete?Because it’s great to work with SBD Canada and to represent them when I compete .

Photo Credit: Axel Press-Josée De Lachevrotière