Chris Henning

2012 Professional Competitor Bio

Location: Walworth, N. Y.
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 285
Birthday: 10/15/1979
Todays Job: General construction
Interests: Hunting, hiking and anything outdoors
Athlete since: 1999

How did you get involved in lumberjack sports?
Joined FLCC (Finger Lakes Community College) woodsmen team

When did you begin participating/competing in lumberjack sports and the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series?
Competed in college, began professional circuit and then applied for the series.

How do you train for the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series and other lumberjack competitions?
Weight train all year long and event train from January to end of October.

Best/strongest STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series discipline:
Underhand chop

Any advice for the collegiate competitors?
Seek out and work with professionals because its easier to learn it right the first time then to break bad habits.

What pro athlete/celebrity would you like to see try one of the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series disciplines?
Clay Matthews

Name three songs on your training/working out playlist?
Sorry for the wait, Lil Wayne. Freaks and Geeks, Childish Gambeano. Hurt, T.I.

Favorite TV Show:
Family Guy.

Favorite Sports Team:
Green Bay Packers

Proudest moment in your life so far:
Being able to compete in the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series.