American Strongman Dan Harrison is a 6 foot 1 inch, 348lb Strength Machine. He is a top strongman who doesn’t train the Strongman events much, preferring to train the static Powerlifting lifts. He is also a very accomplished Powerlifter. Phil Burgess: I read that you first started Strongman training with the legendary Odd Haugen. Whats… Continue reading American Dan Harrison – The Powerlifter’s Strongman
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Jarno Jokinen 2011 Finland’s Strongest Man – International Strongman
For some people success comes quickly. However in the case of Finnish Strongman Jarno Jokinen it took 14 years to achieve his dream of becoming Finland’s Strongest Man, the title he finally claimed in 2011.. Over to Jarno to tell us his story. Phil Burgess: Jarno, you are currently Finlands Strongest Man 2011, what did… Continue reading Jarno Jokinen 2011 Finland’s Strongest Man – International Strongman
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
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)
Interview with Todd Whiter – 60Kg Strength Athlete.
It could be fair to say that Viking Supplements interviews to-date have always focused on the big strength athletes, however you dont need to big to be strong. The interview below is a case in point. Todd Whiter is 18 years old and competes in the 60Kg class in the Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation. His Deadlift… Continue reading Interview with Todd Whiter – 60Kg Strength Athlete.
Interview with Fred Hatfield (Dr Squat) – Strength Legend
I first came across the strength training articles of Fred Hatfield when I was a teenager reading through various Bodybuilding Magazines. His articles were always provacative and well written, with plenty of science to back up the content. It has always been a personal ambition to interview Fred Hatfield for the Viking Supplements blog, and… Continue reading Interview with Fred Hatfield (Dr Squat) – Strength Legend
Interview with Sue "Stone Queen" Metcalf, one strong lady !
I met Sue Metcalf a Strongwoman competitor from Queensland at the FitX Expo in Melbourne this year. We have spoken several times since and she kindly offered to do this interview to give an insight into her career in Strongwoman. OK, up front, I have to say that by my standards this is a long… Continue reading Interview with Sue "Stone Queen" Metcalf, one strong lady !
Mark Wells – Australian Strongman Competitor
I met Mark Wells for the first time at FitX in Melbourne this year. Unfortunately he was unable to compete in all the events due to being severely affected by the flu, which he picked up flying back from the Arnold Strongman Event in the US. Phil: Where were you born? Mark: Born in Adelaide,… Continue reading Mark Wells – Australian Strongman Competitor
Moe Westmoreland – Australian Strongman Competitor
You only have to see a few of Moe Westmoreland’s photos, to understand that he is one very strong Australia guy. Here is the interview I conducted with him, to try and find out what makes this man tick ! PB How did you get into the sport of Strongman? MW I was about… Continue reading Moe Westmoreland – Australian Strongman Competitor
