Home Gym History

#51 John “The Viking” Mouser: Old Time Strongman, Pro Wrestling, and America’s Got Talent


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Episode Description

In this engaging episode of Home Gym History, Rob from Vintage Weights PGH sits with John Mauser, also known as Viking John. John shares his passion for old-time strongman feats and his journey as a coach and performer. Listeners get insights into his unique powerlifting techniques, arm wrestling pursuits, and entertaining feats like bending steel and ripping cards. The episode also touches upon John's Amazon publication, 'Forgotten Strength 101', his social media presence, and his experience auditioning for America's Got Talent. An exploration of John's methods emphasizes both strength training and engaging audience performances, encouraging viewers to subscribe for more unique strength content.


Episode Outline

  • (0:00) Welcome to Home Gym History
  • (0:24) John Mouser's Training Regimen
  • (1:39) The Challenges of Arm Wrestling
  • (3:03) Balancing Grip Training and Arm Wrestling
  • (6:29) Journey into Pro Wrestling
  • (12:42) Transition to Strongman Competitions
  • (16:06) Discovering Old Time Strongman Feats
  • (28:59) Planning and Performing Strength Exhibitions
  • (34:19) The Mindset of a Performer
  • (35:35) Grand Finale: America's Got Talent
  • (38:15) Relatable Visuals in Strongman Acts
  • (41:09) Learning from the Best(50:51) Coaching Journey and COVID Adaptations
  • (59:10) America's Got Talent Experience
  • (1:06:19) Final Thoughts and Plugs

  • Links

    • John Mouser’s Book, Forgotten Strength 101
    • John on Instagram
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