At 15, Powerlifter Bronwyn Taylor completed a 125kg Raw Deadlift. At 16, she placed 6th in Britain’s Strongest Woman. What will she achieve at 17, 18 and 19 and beyond….? Phil Burgess: You are 16 years old and still at school, what do your classmates think of you doing Powerlifting? Bronwyn Taylor: Most of my… Continue reading Britain’s Strongest Schoolgirl – Bronwyn Taylor
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BIG Squatting Strongman – Portugal’s Sandro Eusebio
It has been said that Sandro Eusebio is possibly the best ever Portuguese Strength Athlete. This is hard to argue, when the man can squat 460kg, at under 125kg bodyweight and does equally well in the other lifts. Sandro has also competed recently in the Strongmans Champions League. Here we catch up with him, for… Continue reading BIG Squatting Strongman – Portugal’s Sandro Eusebio
48kgs of Awesome Power – April Shumaker Powerlifter
It is time for the interview pendulum to swing back from the huge strongmen to one of the lightest of strength athletes, top Powerlifter April Shumaker. She may weigh less than 50kg, but this lady packs some power, as her many titles suggest. Phil Burgess: How did you get into Powerlifting? April Shumaker: I was 20… Continue reading 48kgs of Awesome Power – April Shumaker Powerlifter
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
Powerlifter/Bodybuilder Shawna Mendelson – One Powerful Lady.
Shawna Mendelson is not just World Champion Bencher Scot Mendelson’s sister. She is much more than this competing at a high level both in her brother’s discipline of Powerlifting but also in Bodybuilding as well.. Lets find out more about Shawna. Phil Burgess: You are a competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter, how do you find mixing… Continue reading Powerlifter/Bodybuilder Shawna Mendelson – One Powerful Lady.
Scotland’s Andrew “Weetabix” Cairney – From Exploding Knees to Top Powerlifter
After blitzing the 2012 British Powerlifting Championships, with some great results, we had to speak to Andrew Cairney. In this interview you will get an insight into his journey, including what adversity threw at him and how he overcame these things to triumph. Phil Burgess: You recently competed at the 2012 British Powerlifting Championships and… Continue reading Scotland’s Andrew “Weetabix” Cairney – From Exploding Knees to Top Powerlifter
Pall “RAW Strength” Logason – Icelandic Strongman and Powerlifter
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
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
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
