Profile – Bob Parker - bdfpa

Profile – Bob ParkerCan you tell us a little about yourself?I am 58 years of age and teach metal fabrication at both our Apprentice Trade School in Bendigo,Australia and a prison about 50km from here.Explain a little about drug-free powerlifting.A sport that I thoroughly enjoy and have done so for 30 years.What are your best lifts?260kg squat equipped, 150kg bench, 270kg deadlift.What titles do you hold or have held?Various state national and world titles, in my age and weight category.What records do you hold or have held?Unequipped squat 205kg, World Record.What is your training regime?3 times a week, heavy on each lift on a rotational basis.30 years.How long have you been powerlifting?How important are training partners to you?Couldn’t survive without John Clow and Ross Knight.What made you become a powerlifter?Always interested in strength activities.What is your favourite assistance exercise?Military Press (helps my bench).Training when injured.What is the biggest mistake that beginners make?What is your advice for beginners?Do lots of reps on light weights to build up a good base to avoid injuries.What are some of your most memorable powerlifting experiences?Competing at a World event.What is the craziest thing you ever seen in powerlifting?Australian lifter head butting the bar until he drew blood.What are your future goals?To keep training and remain injury free.

What do you think is the most important factor when it comes to upping your lifts?Consistent training.YesDo you think powerlifting should become an Olympic sport?Not sure at the moment.How do you see the future of powerlifting?What does your diet consist of?Lots of fresh fruit and vegetables, some red meat and chicken.Dedication.What makes the difference between an average lifter and a champion?What training style do you think works best?Consistent with no injuries due to bad style.Do you think bodybuilding exercises should be in a powerlifters’ routine?Yes, helps to break the monotony.Creatine.To laugh at myself.My favourite relaxation hobby.What are your favourite supplements?What has powerlifting taught you?What does powerlifting mean to you?