Adam Scherr competed professionally in strongman from 2012 to 2015, participating in major international events. He finished 7th at the 2012 Arnold Strongman Classic and placed 10th at the 2013 World’s Strongest Man. Scherr deadlifted 410kg at the 2014 Arnold Classic and won the 2012 NAS US Amateur National Championships. He was particularly known for his strength in the yoke carry and atlas stones events.