Techniques to Improve your Squat and Much More by Marilia Coutinho, Brazilian Powerlifter

Contemplating her lift.

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

American Dan Harrison – The Powerlifter’s Strongman

Deadlifting Dan

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

Portugal’s Bruno Leal – The World’s Strongest Barman?

Bruno Leal - Feeling the Heat..

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?

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

Dr Squat Fred Hatfield

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 !

Leaning on the Atlas Stones

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 !

Moe Westmoreland – Australian Strongman Competitor

MOE ROCKS

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