17/07/2008 - Dean resigns from UKSC
After the poor response for entrants into this year`s UKSC Wales Strongest Man competition, Dean has decided to resign as the Welsh representative and will no longer have any more involvement in the sport of strongman.

24/06/2008 - UKSC Wales Strongest Man 2008 Info!
This year`s competition will be held on Sunday 20th July 2008 at Peak Physique Gym, Newport Raod, Cardiff.

There will be a total of 6 events, all of which will be announced on the day, taking this competition back to an `old school` style competition for a change to make it more exciting for the spectators.

For entry forms, please email me at dean@deanbolt.com and I will send you one ASAP. The closing date for entries is FRIDAY 11th JULY 2008 and no late entries will be accepted.

19/02/2008 - 2008 Wales Muscle Power Contest Mini-Site
A mini-site has now been added to this site to provide all the latest information about this competition. Please CLICK HERE to visit the page.

25/11/2007 - Dean wins the WSA Single Lifts Bench Press Competition
Deans has just won the 125kg+ class at the W.P.U. Welsh Single lifts Championships. Lifting raw Dean took the win with ease as Big Rob Thomas was out with a sholder injury. Also, Richie Allen of Peak Physique won his class (125kg) in the Deadlift with a pull of 267.5kg a PB for him.

04/09/2007 - UK's Strongest Man Competition
Dean has just returned from the uk's strongest man comp in Belfast. Dean was there as assistant referee to Gary Taylor along with Stuart Murray. Glenn Ross took home his 7th national title. The comp will be shown on sky sports around October with five 1 hour shows.

A mention must go to Mike Williams of Cardiff. Mike flew the flag for Wales and showed alot of heart and guts by getting to the second day (even though he had torn the long head of his bicep, and then the short head in the first event) . Mike was awarded the 'warrior cup' (kinda like man of the match) for his great performance at the Uk's.

08/07/2007 - Jamie Redwood is Wales Strongest Man 2007!
JAMIE REDWOOD IS WALES STRONGEST MAN 2007

Results of UKSC WALES STRONGEST MAN at PEAK PHYSIQUE GYM, CARDIFF
1) JAMIE REDWOOD* 47
2) MIKE WILLIAMS* 46.5
3) ROSS STONE 43.5
4) MARTIN JONES** (105KG WINNER) 41.5
5) LUKE HEALEY ** 33
6) EDDIE 28
7) ANTHONY GRIFFITHS** 25.5
8) WALID EL HINDY 25
9) CHRIS BLACK 8


* QUALIFY FOR UK'S STRONGEST MAN
** 105KG COMPETITORS

Photos of the day to follow...

06/07/2007 - Dean would like to thank the sponsors
Dean would like to thank the following sponsors for making the up coming 'Peak Physique Strength Challenge' possible......

PEAK Physique Gym, The Build Centre, Marshalls, USN supplements, Big Ozzy Clothing, APT pro wrist straps, Open Text Corporation, adidas, Florida Health, Condomania, PROLAB supplements, Encon Insulations, Cemex

16/06/2007 - Final list of competitors for Wales Strongest Man 2007
Andrew Stone
Jamie Lee Redwood
Matthew Jones
Ross Stone
Christian Black
Walid El Hindy
Mike Williams
Anthony Griffiths
Martin Jones
Steven 'Eddie' Edwards
Luke Healey

Good luck to all the guys on the 8th July, looks like this year is going to be a very close contest!

04/06/2007 - Dean wins 6th Welsh Powerlifting title and retires!
Over the past weekend Dean won the WSA Welsh heavyweight powerlifting title, his sixth Welsh championship.

Dean's own words... 'After competing at international level for the past fifteen years, be it athletics, bodybuilding, highland games, grip, strongman and powerlifting i feel my body is long overdue a good rest, so the past Wlesh championship will be my last full meet, i may in the future do 'single lift' only comps, but at present i'm goona be very happy to relax and sit back and put my feet up for a while.'

07/05/2007 - Final list of events for uksc's Wales Strongest Man '07
Log Press for reps (120kg for the ground) ifsa spec log

Atlas stones on to barrells

Silver dollar deadlift for reps(straps ok)

16/04/2007 - Two amateur world records for Dean!
At the recent BPO British Powerlifting Championships, Dean won the 140kg class and gained an amateur world record in the deadlift and the overall total score. Lifting raw (apart from knee wraps in the squat) Dean pulled the lifts with easy and will now look to extend his records in the up coming comps. Dea's own words... ''this was going to be my last comp, but after being surprized and setting the records i feel that i have a bit more inside me,so over the next couple of weeks i will decide what to do next.''

Mike Williams from Bridgend also had a good day, winning the 125kg class bench press.

There are a few pictures and a short video clip of the day in the Gallery Section.

27/03/2007 - 2007 Wales Strongest Man Info.
Wales strongest man will be held on 8th july and starts at 11am at Peak Physique Gym in Cardiff, the events will be as follows....

Tyre flip and stack(350kg,280kg,200kg,100kg)
Log medlay (90kg,110kg,120kg,130kg)
silver dollar deadlift for reps
Farmers Medlay (100kg,130kg,150kg)
truck pull (7ton)
atlas stones

events are subject to change.

For entry forms e-mail Dean with your name and address. Top 2 athletes will go to the UK'S STRONGEST MAN comp in Belfast.
Entry forms must be in by the 8th june. No lat entries will be accepted.

11/03/2007 - Latest Pictures and a video interview added to the gallery
Visit the gallery section for pictures taken at the BPC and WSA Welsh Powerlifting championships. There's also a video interview with Dean.

05/03/2007 - Dean does the double in the raw!
Over the past weekend Dean took part in the BPC Welsh Championships, he won the 140kg+ cat and finished with a raw total of 820kg, and a new welsh record of 330kg in the deadlift. The next day Dean entered the BPO Welsh Championships, again he won his weight class and took his new welsh record to 332.5kg, just missing a final effort of 340kg. Also at the comp Dean took second place in the bench only cat, Jason Rees won the class with a new BPO British record of 282.5kg, and made it look easy.

06/02/2007 - Double win at the WSA to start the year!
Over the past weekend, Dean scored a double win in the 'bench press' only and the full powerlifting meet. This win means Dean has retained his Welsh Cup title for another year. Pics and videos to follow...

14/12/2006 - Dean takes 2 first places in his final comp of the year.
The past weekend Dean had his last comp of the year, WSA Welsh Single Lifts. Dean lifted in the bench press and deadlift. Pictures and videos can be seen in the gallery.

14/12/2006 - Dean takes 2 first places in his final comp of the year.
The past weekend Dean had his last comp of the year, WSA Welsh Single Lifts. Dean lifted in the bench press and deadlift. Pictures and videos can be seen in the gallery.

18/09/2006 - First win at lighter weight!
In his first comp at his 'new' lighter weight, Dean's scores victory at the WPU Welsh Counties Powerlifting Championships. Dean placed first in the 'Bench Press' in the 125kg category. Dean's own words.... 'I opted to just lift raw in the bench press this time around, as I'm coming off an injury and with my lighter body weight, felt that it may have been a little too much to enter the full powerlifting comp aswell.'

18/09/2006 - First win at lighter weight!
In his first comp at his 'new' lighter weight, Dean's scores victory at the WPU Welsh Counties Powerlifting Championships. Dean placed first in the 'Bench Press' in the 125kg category. Dean's own words.... 'I opted to just lift raw in the bench press this time around, as I'm coming off an injury and with my lighter body weight, felt that it may have been a little too much to enter the full powerlifting comp aswell.'

06/08/2006 - Dean is selected for the South Wales athletics team
Dean had the notice that he had been selected to represent South Wales at the Welsh Inter-Regional Track &Field Championships on 27th August. Deans own words... 'I'm very happy to have this news but will have to decline my place on the team,as i have just come out of a long spell on injury and feel i will not be able to perform at my best. Training is going really well,so i just want to keep it that way,and hit the scene very hard next season.'

06/08/2006 - Dean is selected for the South Wales athletics team
Dean had the notice that he had been selected to represent South Wales at the Welsh Inter-Regional Track &Field Championships on 27th August. Deans own words... 'I'm very happy to have this news but will have to decline my place on the team,as i have just come out of a long spell on injury and feel i will not be able to perform at my best. Training is going really well,so i just want to keep it that way,and hit the scene very hard next season.'

13/07/2006 - Dean joins USN
Dean has become a member of the 'USN' group of sponsored athletes. Dean feels that this move will enable him to move forward and reach his goals quicker due to the on going support of 'USN'.

13/07/2006 - Dean joins USN
Dean has become a member of the 'USN' group of sponsored athletes. Dean feels that this move will enable him to move forward and reach his goals quicker due to the on going support of 'USN'.

10/07/2006 - Dean gains level one coaching award
Dean has recently gained his level one coaching award from UK Athletics. The award enable him to assist a level two(or above) coach and lead components of a safe and fun coaching session. Dean's own words.. 'I feel that this is another string to my bow,that will keep me connected to sports after i have retired from competition'.

10/07/2006 - Dean gains level one coaching award
Dean has recently gained his level one coaching award from UK Athletics. The award enable him to assist a level two(or above) coach and lead components of a safe and fun coaching session. Dean's own words.. 'I feel that this is another string to my bow,that will keep me connected to sports after i have retired from competition'.

26/06/2006 - Peak Physique Strength Day Results
UK'S STRONGEST WOMAN
1st BERNIE McKINIEY
2nd JES BOURNE
3rd HANNE BINGLE
4th ALISON HARRIS
5th SERA MUSGROVE
6th BECKY DITCHBURN

WALES STRONGEST MAN
1st DALE NORRIS***
2nd ROSS STONE***

3rd MIKE WILLIAMS
4th WALID EL HINDY
5th 'EDDIE'

*** qualify for UKSC UK'S STRONGEST MAN.

105kg UK'S STRONGEST MAN 1st STEVE STANISLAUS
2nd MARTIN JONES
3rd JOHN FORTY
4th LUKE HEALEY
5th ANTHONY GRIFFITHS
6th COLIN LEWIS
7th DERRICK LYNAGH/PAUL SUGGIT
9th WILLIAM KINGSBERRY
10th ANDREW STONE
11th WILL NEWLAND
12th RICHARD ILLINGWORTH
13th MARK BEVAN
14th MARK HILL

A very BIG thank you to Brian Irwin,Big Al Christie,Colin Anderson,Steve,Cliff,Phil and Dave&Cath from Peak Physique for all the help on the day. On a final note,thank you to everyone who entered and bought raffle tickets,we raised £257.00 for the TLC Foundation.

26/06/2006 - Peak Physique Strength Day Results
UK'S STRONGEST WOMAN
1st BERNIE McKINIEY
2nd JES BOURNE
3rd HANNE BINGLE
4th ALISON HARRIS
5th SERA MUSGROVE
6th BECKY DITCHBURN

WALES STRONGEST MAN
1st DALE NORRIS***
2nd ROSS STONE***

3rd MIKE WILLIAMS
4th WALID EL HINDY
5th 'EDDIE'

*** qualify for UKSC UK'S STRONGEST MAN.

105kg UK'S STRONGEST MAN 1st STEVE STANISLAUS
2nd MARTIN JONES
3rd JOHN FORTY
4th LUKE HEALEY
5th ANTHONY GRIFFITHS
6th COLIN LEWIS
7th DERRICK LYNAGH/PAUL SUGGIT
9th WILLIAM KINGSBERRY
10th ANDREW STONE
11th WILL NEWLAND
12th RICHARD ILLINGWORTH
13th MARK BEVAN
14th MARK HILL

A very BIG thank you to Brian Irwin,Big Al Christie,Colin Anderson,Steve,Cliff,Phil and Dave&Cath from Peak Physique for all the help on the day. On a final note,thank you to everyone who entered and bought raffle tickets,we raised £257.00 for the TLC Foundation.

09/06/2006 - The Toby Lloyd Cockbain Foundation
Dean is proud to announce that the charity that will be supported at this years 'Wales Strongest Man' will be THE TOBY LLOYD COCKBAIN FOUNDATION,an excellent foundation that benefits children with Cancer and Leukaemia and supports there familes. If you come along to the comp on the 25th June,please dig deep into your pockets,also you can donate through there web site(see links page).

09/06/2006 - The Toby Lloyd Cockbain Foundation
Dean is proud to announce that the charity that will be supported at this years 'Wales Strongest Man' will be THE TOBY LLOYD COCKBAIN FOUNDATION,an excellent foundation that benefits children with Cancer and Leukaemia and supports there familes. If you come along to the comp on the 25th June,please dig deep into your pockets,also you can donate through there web site(see links page).

30/05/2006 - Dean retains the WSA Welsh Powerlifting and Bench Press cup!
Over the weekend Dean retained the WSA Welsh powerlifting and bench press Cup. Due to a serious back injury,suffered 7days before,all lifts were very much lower than what is expected of him,but Dean is very much on the road to recovery and has spoken of a 340kg raw deadlift at the next WPU meet,whcih will be held in August.

20/05/2006 - Dean gets 2nd place at the British Pro Iron Grip Championships!
In his first grip competition in two years,Dean returned with a 2nd place finish,behind 'grip supremo' Steve 'grippers' Gardener.

Dean's own words.....What a great competition,each athlete pushed themsevles to the limit, Andy Williams came in 3rd and Chris Williams came in 4th, both placing ahead of me in the 'one hand deadlift' even though i outweighed them by 100ibs!!!. A big thank you to Steve who organising the event and a big thanks you to the boys who helped loading and unloading the gear,and also the lady on the scores.

photo's to follow (thanks to Steve's daughter for these).

15/05/2006 - Dean brings home the Gold(s)!
After almost ten years away from the sport,Dean scored not one,but three gold medals at an athletics comp over the past weekend. Dean is now the new South Wales Champ for the shot,discus and hammer!

Dean's own words...
This was just the start I wanted, my distances were lower than I had hoped for, but a gold medal is a gold medal - so i'm happy!

Also, Dean's training team, Matt, Pete, Nic and Brett scored gold medals too.

03/05/2006 - Dean attends the John Walters Memorial Invitational
Over the past weekend,Dean was honoured to be invited to present the trophies at the 'John Walters Memorial Throws Meeting'. This meeting is held ever year in memory of the late John Walters,who was a stalwart of Cardiff AAC for more than forty years and still remains the club record holder in the discus and a former coach of Deans.The meeting brought together the top 'under 23' throwers in Wales,which included...Matt Richrads (hammer), Nic Stevenson(hammer and discus), Pete Morgan(hammer and discus) and Brett Morse(discus),all of whom won there perspective groups and are all training partners of Dean.

Dean's own words... An awsome day was had in front of a capacity crowd and a big pat on the back most go to Meet director Richard Morgan,for a most enjoyable day.

Photos of the day can be found in the Gallery section of this site.

26/04/2006 - Dean joins Cardiff AAC
Dean is now a member of Cardiff AAC and will compete in his first comp this coming May at a British League meeting,Dean will be throwing the shot,discus and hammer for the city.

20/04/2006 - Dean attends World Premiere!!
Dean attends world premiere...

Over the past weekend Dean attend the world premiere of SIX BEND TRAP (www.sixbendtrapmovie.com) a new british movie set around the world of dog racing and debt collecting! Dean attend the premiere with Britain's strongest woman and co-star of the film Gemma taylor (www.gemma-taylor.com) and was joined by a host of other celebrities whcih included,Ozzy,Lisa Riley and the star of the film Dave Courtney (www.davecourtney.com) . The film is due out later on in the year and is a must see!

Check out the images of the evening in the Gallery section of the site.

On a related note,a big thanks must go to top celebrity hair stylist Vickie Cummins who styled my hair on the day!!

17/04/2006 - Events Confirmed for UKSC Wales Strongest Man 2006
Peak Physique Gym, Cardiff on 25th June 2006

Hack Squat (weight increases) 220kg,245kg,270kg,295kg,320kg,345kg,370kg
Press medlay,3 inch barbell press(100kg),Log press(120kg),thomas for reps.
Tyre deadlift(300kg) for reps,bar will be 3inch higher than a normal deadlift
Truck pull 30m harness and rope
Wheelbarrow load (tbc)
Medlay,tyre flip(380kg)x4,farmers (130kg) 20m,giant rock load x3
*****no super suits or straps****
After the first 3 events the field will be cut to 10 and then cut to 5 after the 5th event.

PLEASE REMEMBER ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY 1ST JUNE!

17/04/2006 - Events Confirmed for 2006 UKs Strongest Man under 105kgs
Peak Physique Gym, Cardiff on 25th June 2006

Log press for reps 100kg(from the ground) 90sec
farmers walk for distance(130kg) no dropping.
Squat for reps (free bar) 220kg (90 sec)
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4th event(tbc)-(could be a forward or side hold event)
Deadlift for reps(around 240kg,(could be bar or van)
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Truck pull 30m harness and rope
Medlay,tyre flip(350kgx4,barrell load(100kg)x3
****PLEASE REMEMBER**** after the first 3 events the field will be cut to ten and points retun to zero,after the 5th event the field will be cut to 5 and points return to zero.If there is a tie after the 6th event,there will then be a placings countback.

PLEASE REMEMBER ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY 1ST JUNE!

13/03/2006 - Ellwoods fitness world & Britains strongest woman
On a recent trip to Hartlepool I stopped off to visit Gemma Taylor, world's 2nd strongest woman, holder of 6 worlds records and countless other titles. I was then taken to 'EDDY ELLWOODS FITNESS WORLD' for a few workouts. I only have praise for this top notch gym, it really does cater for everyone, from Eddy (5 times Mr Universe), Gemma (Britains Strongest Woman) to the novice just starting out. A full range of dumbbells, barbells, boxing, sauna, aerobics and even a leisure pool! If your in the Hartleppol area I strongly recommend you stop by for a workout! As for my training sessions, they went really well with Gemma pushing me hard - on back and then arms the following day. But I must say that in the bowling afterwards, I was the real champ!! lol.

22/02/2006 - Shot Putt training photos now added to the Gallery!
You can view some recent photographs of my shot putt training by visiting the Gallery section of the site. Once there, select the 2006 Shot Putt training item from the drop down list and click the button next to it.

19/02/2006 - Strongwoman Challenge at Peak Physique, June 25th 2006 --EVENTS--

UKSC UK'S STRONGEST WOMAN
Squat for reps(barbell) 100kg
Deadlift for reps (barbell) 120kg
Car pull,harness and rope
Farmers walks for distance
Medlay-Tyre flip(280kg) and stone loadx3
Again events and weights subject to change

contact Dean for details.

03/02/2006 - Rumours Rumours Roumours!!!
Just to clear up a few rumours that have been going around...
Last year I dislocated my left shoulder,and tore my rear delt,and that was it! I did not have a heart attack or stroke,repeart no heart problems!!!! My shoulder is now back to about 80% and the training is going very well,i should be hitting the atheltics scene within 3 months.

11/01/2006 - UKSC Wales Strongest Man/Uk's Strongest Man under 105kg 2006
UKSC Wales Strongest Man / Uk's Strongest Man under 105kg 2006

This year's UKSC Wales Strongest Man and Uk's Strongest Man under 105kg will both take place on the 25th June at Peak Physique Gym in Cardiff, South Wales. Events will be announced and confirmed within the next 4 weeks.

Worlds Strongest Man 1993, Mr Gary Taylor should be back as ref!!!!

This year should be better than ever with Dale Norris returning to defend his crown aganist the like of Mike Williams (2nd in '05) and Adrian Davies (IFSA's top Welsh Strongman for the last 2 yrs). Also, Rob Thomas may make his 'stongman' debut and Dean Bolt is 50/50 on coming out of retirement for one last show in his home town (if the shoulder can handle it!!!.)

With the 105kg,Martin Jones will be back stronger than ever. William Kingsberry will once again fly in from N-Ireland to see if he can take the title home - and remember, anyone in the country can enter. Email me for further details!!!

27/11/2005 - Dean's phsiotherapist OSIAN MERFYN has now opened a new clinic in Cardiff.

RECOVERY and BEYOND

Dean's phsiotherapist OSIAN MERFYN has now opened a new clinic in Cardiff.

Osian has a broad experience,starting in the NHS in 1999,progressing to private hospitals,sports teams and private practice. Working on a whole spectrum of conditions with clients ranging from sedentary individuals to elite athletes. A wealth of experience and skills means that you are getting the very best in Physiotherapy and most cases are resolved very efficiently.

To make an appointment,contact Osian on 07815 324 389

20/11/2005 - TV Times for UK Strongest Man 2005 competition

The UKs Strongest Man competition will be broadcast on Channel 5 on the following dates:

Wednesday 30th November 00:45 - 01:35
Wednesday 7th December 23:50 - 00:40
Monday 12th December 00:50 - 01:40

01/11/2005 - Dean returns to athletics!
Dean has now officially returned to Athletics! He started his shot put training last week with the help of his original coach 'Paul Jensen'. Dean's first shot comp should be this coming January at an indoor event,and then he plans to also make an assault on the discus scene next summer. At present he has not committed himself to any club, and will throw as a independent for the time being.

Dean's own words.... 'It felt great being reunited with my original coach from all those years ago(about 10yrs!) were both older,heavier and a little more grey than last time we trained together. The session went really well,but it did hurt and i now know that i ain't no teenager any more!!!! The distances I put out seems to be good and Mr Jensen(I can't get out of the habbit of calling him 'Mr' as he was my IT teacher in school) was happy with them too'. But most important was that i had a really good time and i'm looking forward to this new challenge.'

16/10/2005 - UKSC UK's Strongest Man TV dates!!!
The 2005 UKSC UK's Strongest Man competition will be shown on Channel 5 in the first 2 weeks of December.

16/10/2005 - 2006 UKSC Wales Strongest Man dates announced!
The 2006 UKSC Wales Strongest man competition will be held on the 25th June 2006 at Peak Physique Gym in Cardiff. More details will follow closer to the time.

04/10/2005 - Dean starts treatment on his torn shoulder
Dean has started his treatment on his torn shoulder. The work will be done by Osian, one of the best therapists in the country. Osian works for 'Back in Action' and is located at the David Lloyd centre in Cardiff.

Click here for a photo.

03/09/2005 - Dean finishes 7th in the UK's Strongest Man Competition

Deans Words...(part 1)

I should be happy with how the show went,as it was my fourth national final in three years,but I can't help but feel I could have done more! With the shoulder injury and only having 3 workouts in the last five weeks before flying to Belfast, it was always going to be a uphill battle.

As far as the show went, it must have been one of the most contested shows in living memory, especially since the defending champs was out injured.

After making it through to the second day,which surprised me and Tan! I had the awsome challenge of the 'Thomas Inch Dumbell', which was a fearfull prospect as I'm not known for my massive pressing capibilty. I managed to press out 2 reps which got me thinking that I had a chance to get to the final, but disaster hit when my strap snapped on the double car deadlift, which meant I was out, but the ref had noticed that the strap snapped I lifted so I was able to go again, and this time I made no mistakes.

(see part 2 below)

03/09/2005 - More on the UK's Strongest Man Contest
(part 2)

The final was over before it started, my body was a total mess, hand was ripped, energy was low and all I wanted to do was have a morning in bed, not the type of mind set that'll win you a national title!

At the end of the last day I came home in 7th place and happy that I had no serious injuries. My fellow countryman Dale Norris had the comp of his life and finished in 4th place, thus making this the first time that Wales has had TWO athletes in a major final.

A big congratulations must go to the big man Terry Hollands who took the title.

Now that the dust has settled and I'm back home, I feel that I'll need to take 6-12 months off strongman to give my body some time to recover from the last four years of competition, but I'll continue with powerlifting and maybe a return to bodybuilding will also be on the cards...

21/08/2005 - Dean takes 1st Place at the WSA Welsh Counties Powerlifting Championships
Dean entered the WSA Welsh Counties Powerlifting and Bench Press championships today and placed 1st in both events. Dean's friends Mike Williams and Rob Thomas also placed 1st in their respective categories.

Visit the 'WSA Welsh Counties Powerlifting Championships' option in the gallery to view a video clip of the event.

05/08/2005 - Dean receives invite to the UKSC Ultimate Strength Challenge
Dean has received an invite to this years UKSC Ultimate Strength Challenge which is designed to find the UK's Strongest man. The event will be held over the bank holiday weekend of 27th, 28th and 29th of August in Belfast.
Dean will be joined by the current UKSC Wales Strongest Man, Dale Norris from Porth in the Rhondda Valleys, giving Wales a double chance of bringing the title back home to Wales.

For further information about the contest, CLICK HERE to visit the information page on Big Glenn Ross' website!

15/06/2005 - Met-Rx Britain's Strongest Man 2005
Deans words...
There was a worry about my injured shoulder going into this competition, and whether or not it would be wise to risk causing even more damage but when it comes to flying the flag for Wales, I just can't say no!
So going into this competition I have been out of the gym for 6 weeks but it felt like a year!!!

First event - arm over arm van pull (uphill) - this felt light but hard on the lungs.
Next up, deadlift for reps - weight was reported to be toward the 300kg mark, got 6 reps and a third place.
Then the Shield walk - this was about 190kg, i got to 32metres and once again my lungs said no more.
Next Log press - 125kg. Blasted out 1 whole rep, and my bad shoulder knew it!!
Finally, the Atlas stones - with the wall at 6' 2" , this was always gonna be hard!!

8th place in the end (out of 12), and no real damage done to the delt. This was a great show and will be shown on sky sports on 31st july!

01/06/2005 - UKSC Wales Strongest Man Results
This years UKSC Wales Strongest Man was held at Peak Physique gym in Cardiff. Unfortunately for Dean, he couldn't compete in this competition due to a shoulder injury but it still turned out to be a good day.

Here are the results of the open class: