 He returned to compete in strongman, and placed fifth in the 2006 St. Patrick's Strongman National Qualifier.Poundstone then went on to place 2nd to the current IFSA World Champion Žydrūnas Savickas in the 2006 World Strongman Challenge contest in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Next, Poundstone placed 5th in the 2006 America's Strongest Man contest.