As one of the strongest human beings on the planet, Robert Oberst is an international celebrity Strongman, with millions of devoted fans around the world. This 6’8,” 405-pound giant is also a highly creative entrepreneur and the kind of person who succeeds at everything he sets his unusually large hand to.
As of this year, Robert and his wife have made Bend their home, and are expecting their first child—a son named Atlas—in September.
“I really love Central Oregon,” says Oberst. “I’ve been out of town quite a bit for competitions and events since we moved here about eight months ago, but it has already grown on me. It’s going to be a great place to raise my family.”
Among Oberst’s many achievements and awards, Oberst holds the American record for the overhead log press, at 465 pounds (211 kilograms). In his most recent competition this July, a highly-contested international Strongman competition in China, Oberst placed third.
Oberst is now setting his sights on winning the 2015 America’s Strongest Man title in Georgia this fall, having earned second place in 2014 by what was called “one of the tightest point spreads” in the history of the contest.
“I am by far the strongest man on the West Coast,” says Oberst. “No one comes even close, and I’m going to outwork everybody and take the national Title that should have been mine last year!”
Oberst’s TV and movie plans are also rapidly accelerating. He has been featured on HBO’s VICE/MUNCHIES network and is the focus of their most successful online video to date, with over 4.5 million views. This video led to Mr. Oberst being invited to host a major television reality show—he just completed filming of the pilot for the show, with major stations competing for airing rights. Oberst also recently completed a national television commercial for 5-Hour Energy that is currently running on just about every channel nationwide, where he pulls a full-size semi truck!
“Mr. Oberst has a number of national and international sponsors, but he is looking forward to building connections in his hometown by endorsing Central Oregon businesses and supporting non-profits he believes in,” says Oberst’s Agent, Kelly Walker of Intrepid Marketing in Bend. “It’s impossible to ignore Robert, not just because of his size, but because he’s extremely personable, funny and is a talented actor. That, along with his international celebrity status, will make him a real asset to select businesses that hitch their wagon to his star.”
In addition to his career as a professional strength athlete, Oberst manages the “Team Oberst” clothing line, writes fitness articles and blogs, and has a major comic book series in the works.
“I want to leave a positive legacy for my family and my fans, especially young people,” says Oberst. “I want people to know that, if you work hard, the world is yours!”
For more information about doing business with Robert Oberst, email Kelly@intrepidforward.com. Also visit www.teamoberst.com
