David Horne (strongman)

David Horne (born Johnstone, Scotland on 22 May 1962) is a strongman and grip specialist.

David has had a long and varied career as a strength sports competitor, including the following: Tug of War (1986-87), Armwrestling (1988-89, 1993, 1999-02, 2005-), Strongman (1989-1992), All-Round Weightlifting (1989-95) Powerlifting (1989), Grip Contests (1991-2007), Strandpulling (1993). David also has a huge collection of very rare strength memorabilia, and is a respected strength historian, coach, strongman, grip athlete and mentor.

Competitive achievements

*Champion of Champions (Grip) Winner - 2005
*European Grip Champion - 2004
*British Grip Champion - 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007
*British Armwrestling Champion - 2001
*International All-Round Weightlifting Champion 95kg class - 1990, 1991, 1992
*British All-Round Weightlifting Champion 95kg class - 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
*Winner of Steve Gardner’s Strongman Series - 1991

Records and achievements

David has many world records and impressive achievements to his name, including (amongst many others):

*Two Hands Pinch Lift on the adjustable Euro apparatus of 115kg, 05/04/08 (world record).
*Having torn 2 packs of cards in half (jokers included), 108 cards. 27/7/95.
*Having lifted the Dinnie Stones together (total weight 785lb) 3 times, also lifted the large 440lb stone with one hand for 20 consecutive reps, [all with no hook grip] . Done at Potarch on a wet day 5/4/98 in front of David Webster and Gordon Dinnie.
*One Hand Pinch Lift of 67.5k L/H. 12/6/01
*One Hand Lift (with no hook grip) 335k [1” lift] 28/7/01
*Table Top Wrist Curl 302.5k 3/8/02

References

*"Iron Grip" magazine, Feb 2005, Vol. 4, No. 3. ISSN 1473 - 7000. p9.