The goal is not to be a Powerlifter or Strongman but to become as strong, fast, and insanely explosive as humanly possible so you can dominate on the football subject matter.
Chain hoists are indeed useful to have built around, and fortunately a lot of places that sell them nowadays. https://Internalrepo.sovereigndata.com/eulaliabrother/3515lifting-sling-chain/wiki/Transport-Chain-Tips-For-Safe-Travel