Powerlifter Maryana Naumova is 15 years old at 60kg, bench pressed an amazing 145kg, which is 2.5 x her bodyweight!! Here is the interview we did. Phil Burgess: How did you get into the sport of powerlifting? Maryana Naumova: I was so active in my childhood so my mother took me to Aerobic Gymnastics. When… Continue reading Russia’s Princess of the Bench Press – Maryana Naumova
Tag: Bench Press
Bison Blanc – Powerlifter Didier Michelon
Bison Blanc, Didier Michelon has an impressive bench press, especially when you consider he is almost 50 years old. We had this short interview with Didier where we learnt a little more about him. Phil Burgess: How old, How tall,and how much do you weigh? Dider Michelon: I am 49 years old (competing in the Master 2… Continue reading Bison Blanc – Powerlifter Didier Michelon
Aaron Brown – From the Bench to the Main Game – Strongman
Strongman Aaron Brown has an incredible Bench Press, pushing out 1 rep max’s with over 1000lbs in training. Now this Bench Press addict has become addicted to Strongman, and his competitors should take note. Even Zydrunas Savickas should be scared, as the Log Press World Record may well become the property of one EXTREMELY STRONG American… Continue reading Aaron Brown – From the Bench to the Main Game – Strongman
Techniques to Improve your Squat and Much More by Marilia Coutinho, Brazilian Powerlifter
Marilia Coutinho is a Sports Writer, University Professor, Speaker and Researcher. She is frequently hired to teach about strength training methods, kinesiological aspects, historical aspects and strength sports in general. She also is a highly successful Brazilian Female Powerlifter. She has published two books: one about powerlifting (“Back to basics: Powerlifting”) and the other about… Continue reading Techniques to Improve your Squat and Much More by Marilia Coutinho, Brazilian Powerlifter
US Strongman Vince “MachineGun” Urbank – Aiming High..
When I asked a regular reader of Viking Strength for the name of a Strongman who I should definitely interview, I got my answer almost instantaneously, Vince Urbank, he said.. Phil Burgess: First things first. Where does the nickname “Machine Gun” come from? Vince Urbank: The nickname “Machinegun” was given to me by Mike Johnston (vice… Continue reading US Strongman Vince “MachineGun” Urbank – Aiming High..
Man Mountain Adam Scherr – 2012 Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman Champion
I knew the first time that I saw Strongman Adam Scherr, that he reminded me of someone. It wasn’t until I was reading Jack and the Beanstalk to Harry my 5 year old son, that it dawned on me. Adam is a GIANT of a man and it looks like he will also be a… Continue reading Man Mountain Adam Scherr – 2012 Arnold ASC Amateur Strongman Champion
Portugal’s Bruno Leal – The World’s Strongest Barman?
I came across You-Tube videos of strongman Bruno Leal, lifting barrels, flipping tyres, and you could see that he had that entertainer quality. He was putting on a show, not just lifting heavy stuff. So the time had come to put Portugal on the Viking Strength Strongman Map, and we thought that Bruno would be a… Continue reading Portugal’s Bruno Leal – The World’s Strongest Barman?
Rósa Birgisdóttir – Rising Icelandic Strongwoman
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
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.
Powerlifting Father and Son Style – Bill and Zach Gibson (USA)
I was recently contacted by Bill Gibson, who wanted to let me know how proud he was of his son’s powerlifting achievements, and on his own progress. As a father myself I could understand the bond he has with his son, which grows stronger both literally and metaphorically, by them both sharing the passion of… Continue reading Powerlifting Father and Son Style – Bill and Zach Gibson (USA)
