Career
Ernst is best known for competing in the 1991 and 1992 World"s Strongest Manitoba competitions, finishing 6th and 7th respectively. Gregg began lifting at age 12 when his father bought him a set of weights for Christmas. Gregg once backlifted over two tons (app 5,340 lbs) of two cars on a platform to set a world record for live weight backlifting in 1993.
This record still stands today.
In the 1992 World"s Strongest Manitoba contest, Ernst set a world record in the Husafell Stone carry, carrying the 418 pounds stone 70 meters. Ernst is also a beef and dairy farmer, plays several instruments., and sings professionally with his six oldest sons.
Squat - 750 pounds (340 kg)
Deadlift - 800 pounds (360 kg)
Bench Press - 510 pounds (230 kg).