Ian 'The Rhino' Daniel, who received his nickname from the GOAT in Rich Froning, describes his transition from CrossFit to powerlifting. No stranger to adversity, Ian spent over a year in a far right radical camp for 'troubled' teens before getting out. Soon after he discovered CrossFit, which allowed and endorsed those within the sport to be functionally strong and capable...an ideal form for a young man coming from such an upbringing. With his strength literally being his strength, he took to CrossFit and even got the opportunity to train with the GOAT, Rich Froning in Cookeville Tennessee. After 2 team outings at the Games, Ian steered into what his body naturally gravity towards, being strong. Despite a snowboarding accident leaving his lower back in limbo, he was able to find for arounds for continually getting stronger while nursing his injury on the road to totaling 2001lbs.
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