Strongman Brian Shaw lifts a log labeled The Austrian Oak weighing more than 400 pounds overhead at a 2017 competition.
Professional strongman Brian Shaw said to prioritize exercises like squats, weighted carries, and sandbag lifts for building strength and muscle.
  • A 4-time World's Strongest Man recommends prioritizing squats, weighted carries, and sandbag lifts. 
  • The exercises build full-body strength and muscle, especially in your core. 
  • The movements can also help you improve stability and overall strength for a long, active life. 

Prioritizing three simple exercises can help you build muscle and strength in less time while preventing injury, according to one of the strongest men on the planet.

Brian Shaw is a professional strongman with a plethora of awards under his belt, including winning the title of World's Strongest Man multiple times.