Mariia A. Lodygina

This work is devoted to the study of the process of formation and institutionalization of strength extreme as an official sport in the Russian Federation. The relevance of the topic is due to the fact that in 2021, strength extreme was included in the All‑Russian Register of Sports, which marked the transition from scattered show tournaments to a systemic sports discipline with clear rules, standards, and official recognition. The article examines the historical prerequisites for the emergence of strength extreme, the key stages of its development, the role of prominent organizers and athletes...

This paper examines the competitive nature of the sport known as “strength extreme.” The authors identify the key differences between strength extreme and other strength‑based sports, in particular powerlifting and weightlifting. They reveal the key features and disciplines in which competitions are held under the auspices of the Russian Strength Extreme Federation.