Sugden Barbell Members and Users

Cockney Oliver, despite his relevantly youthful age (don't let his hardened, ragged appearance fool you) has some experience in the field of strength training, involving a one year tenure as a strength coach for a rugby team.

PBS: Deadlift 260, Squat 167.5, Bench 142.5 (Paused)

Hailing from the citadel of Belfast, Adam is a judo specialist and anti-milk protester.

PBS: Deadlift 250, Squat 220, Bench 150 (Paused)

Joni is believed to be one of the oldest people using the gym at Sugden. Originating from the cold shores of Finland, Joni is a proud Vegan with an exceptionally talented power-belly.

PBS: Deadlift 227.5, Squat 217.5, Bench 137.5 (Touch and Go)

The young apprentice of the Sugden crew, Rob has received several awards for his sharp wit and skinny legs. Rob's current full-time occupation is drinking 4 litres of milk a day.

PBS: Deadlift 205, Squat 182.5, Bench 110 (Touch and Go)

Renowned for saying what he thinks ("That's a hang power clean. Not a particulary good one either."), young Russian spy Jonathan usually trains at Sugden on Sunday's.

PBS: Deadlift 255, Squat 185, Bench 140 (Paused)

Emerging from Manchester's Red-Light District (Whalley Range for the ill-informed), Rick is a bit of a cult-figure at Sugden. Young students often stop him mid cross-trainer and ask him if he is the 'Dr. Love'.

PBS: Deadlift 220, Squat 185, Bench 145 (Paused)

Renowned for finishing his work-outs even quicker than Tokar, Haris is a medical student who "feels privileged" to live two roads down from Rob. This young 'British but not English' citizen intends to compete in the October BWLA Competition.

PBS: Deadlift 220, Squat 170, Bench 125 (Touch and Go)

The girlfriend of Adam, Jo is an aspiring powerlifter, cross-trainer enthusiast and avid coconut fat lover.

PBS: Deadlift 125, Squat 80, Bench 45 (Paused)