Mark Bryant, Power Lifting Champ

November 6, 2022 at 3:11 p.m.
Seattle's own Mark Bryant, 14-time World Champ
Seattle's own Mark Bryant, 14-time World Champ

Northwest Prime Time’s Senior Fitness Tip columnist, Mark Bryant, recently returned victorious from Las Vegas, where he competed in the AAU Powerlifting World Championships at the Rio Hotel.


Mark Bryant in action at the AAU World Powerlife Championship

 

“I got first place. I was awarded three gold medals. I also hold Three Powerlifting World Records, one each in Lift, the Squat, Bench Press and Deadlift, says Mark. “I competed in the 198 lb. weight class and age class, 63 at the time,” and now 64.He added, “In October, I went down there as an 11-time Powerlifting World Champion and came back as a 14-time Powerlifting World Champion.” Mark is also a two-time Powerlifting Hall of Famer.

Mark Bryant has been a personal trainer for 25 years and recently earned a certification as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. He is the Enhance Fitness Coordinator at Southeast Seattle Senior Center, with over 15 years of experience working with seniors. Despite having had a total hip replacement, Mark has continued his winning streak at the Powerlifting World Championships. www.fitnessexpertmark.com.
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