They say that the camera never lies, so when I came across photos of Strongwoman Rosa Birgisdóttir and what she could lift, I knew we had to interview her as a “Rising Star”. And besides she seemed like a really nice person too…. Phil Burgess: How did you get into powerlifting and how long have you… Continue reading Rósa Birgisdóttir – Rising Icelandic Strongwoman
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Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Elbrus Nigmatullin is a leading and very popular Russian Strongman. He is a successful Strongman, University Lecturer, Personal Trainer, Cultural Advocate and Deputy of the Legislative Assembly and in his spare time he goes to the Disco! So lets meet Elbrus.. Viking Strength: How popular are strongman competitions in Russia , and do many people know who… Continue reading Elbrus Nigmatullin – 3 times Russia’s Strongest Man
Manfred Hoeberl’s 25 inch guns – Bodybuilder / Strongman (1990’s)
Arnold Schwarzenegger was renowned for his great arm development in the world of bodybuilding, but he shares more than this with todays blast from the past Manfred Hoeberl. They are both Austrian by birth, and come from the town of Graz. Manfred Hoeberl was successful in Bodybuilding in the 1990’s, but always struggled from a… Continue reading Manfred Hoeberl’s 25 inch guns – Bodybuilder / Strongman (1990’s)
10 Questions with Britain’s Andy Bolton – Top International Powerlifter
Andy Bolton is a British Powerlifter, who is one of the strongest guys on this planet. I just had to interview Andy and I was thrilled when I got my opportunity. We spoke about Powerlifting, and the massive impression he has made and is still making on the record books. This is despite of the… Continue reading 10 Questions with Britain’s Andy Bolton – Top International Powerlifter
American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
Zack MacCarley is the current under 105kg National American Strongman Champion. Whilst that’s impressive in itself, he is also only 23 years old. We caught up and spoke about winning the Strongman Championship, Being Natural v Steroids, Exercise form, Strongman Camaraderie and his Heroes. PB: You recently took out the title of 2011 National American Strongman… Continue reading American Strongman Champ U105kg Zack McCarley talks frankly about Strongman
The 398lb Powerlifting Giant – Sigfus Fossdal – A Year on.
The Powerlifting Giant – A Year on. Over a year ago, I interviewed Powerlifting World Champion Sigfus Fossdal of Iceland for Viking Supplements, and the interview was extremely popular with people around the world. A year later I thought it would be good to touch base with him again to see how he had gone… Continue reading The 398lb Powerlifting Giant – Sigfus Fossdal – A Year on.
