Mikhail Shivlyakov, known as the “Siberian Force,” is a Russian professional strongman who gained international recognition by winning the 2013 Arnold Amateur Strongman World Championships, which led to his participation in the professional circuit. He is particularly noted for his impressive deadlifting abilities, including a 442 kg Elephant Bar deadlift at the 2019 Arnold Strongman Classic and setting a Masters (40+) world record with a 436 kg lift in 2020.