Adam Derks is an American professional strongman and coach from Wisconsin who began competing in strength sports during high school and turned professional in 2016. His notable achievements include a third-place finish at the 2017 Giants Live North American Open and participation in the 2018 World’s Strongest Man competition, where he placed fourth in his qualifying group. Derks also set a world record in the 105 kg class by loading a 502-pound (228 kg) atlas stone.