How to Be a Strongman with Four Feats of Strength

Welcome to graduation! This is your final class in Strength School — co-hosted by world record holder and supreme badass Dennis Rogers. In this episode of Scam School, you'll learn four feats of strength designed to make you look like the strongest person in the room (even if you're not).

From using raw grip power to sneaky leverage tricks, these strength stunts are part genuine muscle, part clever illusion — and all crowd-pleasers.

🎥 Watch the full episode below to see each stunt in action.

1. The human link (tug of war)

Dennis Rogers kicks things off with his signature move: holding back two full-grown adults in a tug of war using nothing but his grip. This feat is 100% legit — no gimmicks, no tricks, just world-class hand strength.

But then comes the twist: host Brian Brushwood shows you how to fake the same effect using interlocking handles that secretly do all the work. It's a perfect bar bet setup — just make sure no one inspects your props.

2. Fists of fury (the finger test)

This one's a psychological uppercut. Ask your challenger to stack their fists vertically and try to hold the position while you attempt to pry them apart using just two fingers.

No matter how strong they are, they'll likely lose. But when you reverse roles and let them try to separate your fists, you'll win — with a bit of sneaky body positioning and finger placement. It's a playful trick that works exceptionally well after a round or two.

3. Payback punch (the bouncer trick)

Want to control the first move in a bar brawl (without actually starting one)? This trick lets you "strike first" by pushing down someone's arm with one finger. It's less a test of muscle, and more of muscle confusion — catching your opponent off-guard with timing, angle, and surprise.

The result: you look like a magician and a strongman.

4. The ultimate setup (wall push challenge)

Here's how to make it look like you're stronger than everyone in the room combined:

1. Stand with your back to a wall and place your arms in front of you, elbows slightly bent.

2. Invite everyone to line up and press against the person in front of them, forming a human push chain.

3. Let them all try to push you — and shock them when you don't budge.

Why does this work? You're only resisting the first person's actual force. Everyone else's weight disperses backward through the line. The bigger the group, the bigger the wow factor.

Bonus Tip: National strongman organizations have tested and verified Dennis Rogers's real strength feats, which National Geographic has even documented. While you may not match him pound for pound, you can borrow a few of his tricks to steal the spotlight.