Who is PALL LOGASON you may say, but I think that you may continue reading when you realise that he is one of the best RAW powerlifters in the world with RAW TOTAL of 1025KG (2050lb). He has also won the 2010 Icelandic Loglift Championship and in came 3rd in 2011 Iceland’s Strongest Man, which… Continue reading Pall “RAW Strength” Logason – Icelandic Strongman and Powerlifter
Behind the Scenes – Andrea Legnaioli Vice President – FIS.man (Italian Strongman Federation)
Rather than interview another Strength Athlete, I thought it would be good to speak with Andrea Legnaioli, who is the Vice President of the recently formed FIS.man. (ITALIAN STRONGMAN FEDERATION). In this interview we talk about what is involved in setting up a federation, and what this federation has planned for increasing the popularity of the… Continue reading Behind the Scenes – Andrea Legnaioli Vice President – FIS.man (Italian Strongman Federation)
Strongman Research – Injury Epidemiology in Strongman Survey -Interview with Paul Winwood.
Last week I came across a strongman survey which New Zealander Paul Winwood has put together for his PhD thesis. I thought it would be good for him and for “us” strongmen to find out a little more about the survey and what he is using this to find out, in this research study into… Continue reading Strongman Research – Injury Epidemiology in Strongman Survey -Interview with Paul Winwood.
Zaffar Butt – Pakistani Stonelifting
For centuries stonelifting has been a traditional sport. When I recently came across a video of stonelifting in Pakistan, I just knew I had to find out more. Here is my quick five minute interview with Zafar Butt, a very successful Pakistani Stonelifter. Phil Burgess: How did you get into Stonelifting? Zaffar Butt: Actually I… Continue reading Zaffar Butt – Pakistani Stonelifting
Mike “Juggernaut” Jenkins – Strongman and 2012 Arnold Strength Classic Winner
Mike Jenkins has raced to the top of the Strongman scene like a Runaway Juggernaut… He recently won his first major competition,the 2012 Arnold Strength Classic in Columbus, Ohio. When I realised that I could be brushing shoulders with him at the Giants Live event in Melbourne, Excitement was an understatement. Mike is extremely strong… Continue reading Mike “Juggernaut” Jenkins – Strongman and 2012 Arnold Strength Classic Winner
No Excuses – An Interview with Barbie Thomas Fitness Competitor
To say Barbie Thomas is inspirational is perhaps an understatement. As a two year old child, she had an unfortunate accident with a electricity transformer, which meant that her arms had to be amputated, at the shoulder. It was touch and go at the time whether she would survive the trauma, however several years later… Continue reading No Excuses – An Interview with Barbie Thomas Fitness Competitor
Westside Barbell Methods – Louie Simmons -The Ultimate Strength System
It was during an interview with Dan Harrison, that he mentioned the importance to him of the Louie Simmons Westside method of training. After purchasing the Westside Book of Barbell Methods, I realised exactly what he meant, it is the most informative book I have read for 20 years. So when the opportunity arose to… Continue reading Westside Barbell Methods – Louie Simmons -The Ultimate Strength System
Stoyan “The Destroyer” Todorchev – Bulgarian Strongman
Stoyan Todorchev is a BIG Bulgarian Strongman. He made a BIG impact when he first came onto the strongman scene. He has been recovering from an injury for the last few months, but when he hits 100% fitness in 2012 the other guys had better watch out! Here is my translated interview with Stoyan “The… Continue reading Stoyan “The Destroyer” Todorchev – Bulgarian Strongman
Powerlifting in Cameroon, Central Africa – Wilfred Kebenghe
The two words Cameroon and Powerlifting do not seem like they should belong in the same sentence. Cameroon situated in Central Africa does however have a vibrant powerlifting community, and one active participant is Wilfred Kebenghe. He may not be very tall but he is one strong package. We talk to him here in this… Continue reading Powerlifting in Cameroon, Central Africa – Wilfred Kebenghe
Strongman Frankie Scheun – Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man 2012
Frankie Scheun seems like a nice guy, well as the newly crowned Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man, Im hardly going to call him otherwise. Joking aside Frankie, is one of the nicest guys in the sport of strongman, and after winning this title we had to interview him. Phil Burgess: How did you get into Strongman… Continue reading Strongman Frankie Scheun – Southern Hemisphere’s Strongest Man 2012