diff --git a/code/modules/events/immovable_rod/immovable_rod.dm b/code/modules/events/immovable_rod/immovable_rod.dm
index e9d2995218d..e1f0ada0e60 100644
--- a/code/modules/events/immovable_rod/immovable_rod.dm
+++ b/code/modules/events/immovable_rod/immovable_rod.dm
@@ -247,10 +247,16 @@
 	strongman.client?.give_award(/datum/award/achievement/jobs/feat_of_strength, strongman)
 	strongman.visible_message(
 		span_boldwarning("[strongman] suplexes [src] into the ground!"),
-		span_warning("You suplex [src] into the ground!")
+		span_warning("As you suplex [src] into the ground, your body ripples with power!")
 		)
 	new /obj/structure/festivus/anchored(drop_location())
 	new /obj/effect/anomaly/flux(drop_location())
+
+	var/is_heavy_gravity = strongman.has_gravity() > STANDARD_GRAVITY //If for some reason you have to suplex the rod in heavy gravity, you get the double experience here as well, why not
+	var/experience_gained = 100 * num_sentient_mobs_hit * (is_heavy_gravity ? 2 : 1) // We gain more expeirence the more sentient mobs the rod has taken out. The deadlier the rod, the stronger we become. At 25 sentient mobs, we instantly become a legendary athlete.
+	strongman.mind?.adjust_experience(/datum/skill/athletics, experience_gained)
+	strongman.apply_status_effect(/datum/status_effect/exercised) //time for a nap, you earned it
+
 	qdel(src)
 	return TRUE
 
diff --git a/code/modules/library/skill_learning/generic_skillchips/rod_suplex.dm b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/generic_skillchips/rod_suplex.dm
index b889073909d..bff83423be7 100644
--- a/code/modules/library/skill_learning/generic_skillchips/rod_suplex.dm
+++ b/code/modules/library/skill_learning/generic_skillchips/rod_suplex.dm
@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 /obj/item/skillchip/research_director
 	name = "R.D.S.P.L.X. skillchip"
 	desc = "Knowledge of how to solve the ancient conumdrum; what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
-	auto_traits = list(TRAIT_ROD_SUPLEX)
+	auto_traits = list(TRAIT_ROD_SUPLEX, TRAIT_STRENGTH)
 	skill_name = "True Strength"
 	skill_description = "The knowledge and strength to resolve the most ancient conumdrum; what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."
 	skill_icon = "dumbbell"
-	activate_message = "<span class='notice'>You realise if you apply the correct force, at the correct angle, it is possible to make the immovable permanently movable.</span>"
-	deactivate_message = "<span class='notice'>You forget how to permanently anchor a paradoxical object.</span>"
+	activate_message = "<span class='notice'>You realise if you apply the correct force, at the correct angle, it is possible to make the immovable permanently movable. And... damn, you look huge.</span>"
+	deactivate_message = "<span class='notice'>You forget how to permanently anchor a paradoxical object. Also, you should really hit the gym...</span>"
 	chip_category = SKILLCHIP_CATEGORY_GENERAL
 	skillchip_flags = NONE
 	slot_use = 1
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm
index fec698cab33..02f1ff9678f 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/human_helpers.dm
@@ -326,6 +326,8 @@
 		fitness_modifier *= 2
 	if (HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_STRENGTH))
 		fitness_modifier *= 1.5
+	if (HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_ROD_SUPLEX))
+		fitness_modifier *= 2 // To be able to suplex a rod, you must possess an incredible amount of power
 	if (HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_EASILY_WOUNDED))
 		fitness_modifier /= 2
 	if (HAS_TRAIT(src, TRAIT_GAMER))