Tom and Luke Stoltman Crushed a Combined 10,000 Calories in Arnold Strongman Classic Prep

10,000 calories sounds like a lot, but it’s probably not that much for two elite strongmen.

Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 21, 2023

To compete like a champion, you have to eat like one. That is, at least you do if you’re a top-level strongman.

As the 2023 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) nears in Columbus, OH, in early March, the Stoltman Bros. — Tom and Luke — showcased a sample of their daily diet less than two weeks before the upcoming contest. They ate 10,000 calories combined as they tried to feed their massive builds. For the reigning two-time World’s Strongest Man (WSM) in Tom and the 2021 Europe’s Strongest Man (ESM) in Luke, it’s probably a diet befitting of two trying to lift Atlas Stones at their peak.

Here’s an overview of the Stoltman Bros.’ joint 10,000-calorie diet as they enter the final stages of their 2023 ASC training. Note: Select portions of the meals are segmented by what each brother ate specifically. The exact portions were not disclosed for every food item. Calories estimates are taken from the video notes.

Meal 1 — Breakfast

For their first meal of the day, breakfast, Luke disclosed that what the brothers eat won’t be precise between the pair. That fact doesn’t appear to have phased either athlete from necessary calorie-packing.

• Mushrooms (exact portion unclear)
• Eggs — Six for Luke, eight for Tom
• Toast — Four pieces each
• Bacon — Two pieces each

Calorie intake: Tom Stoltman, 1,300 calories; Luke Stoltman, 1,150 calories

Meal 2 — Mid-Morning Snack

The brothers continued infusing more protein into the second meal of their day. Aside from generous helpings of whey protein, they also had individual mixes of fruit for snacks. Luke consumed an unspecified amount of melon, pineapple, and mango, while Tom had strawberries.

• Whey protein — Three scoops each
• Individual fruit mixes

Calorie intake: Tom Stoltman, 358 calories; Luke Stoltman, 358 calories