After two surgeries and with a severe cervical spine deformity inflamed, I found myself deconditioned, weak, and frail. Though I'd always had to contend with asthma, bronchitis, and my damaged neck, I found myself tasked with learning how to use my hips anew. I went from deadlifting 560 pounds to struggling how to find a comfortable position. I'd lost more than just the strength and conditioning I'd gained as a strongman; I was a blank, sedentary slate with my entire 20-plus years of training adaptations almost completely erased. For once, I became my own client.

The challenges forced me to expand my skillset and knowledge base further, and what emerged was a complex system of intersectional training modalities rooted in scientific evidence, practical experience, and a clear vision towards results. Ulfhednar Training Systems was a response to necessity and continues to incorporate the latest, most innovative strategies towards advancing human athleticism and health.