Athlete Profile: Dom Eccles

Name: Dom Eccles

Instragram: domeccles_strongman

How did I get into lifting?

I wanted to lose weight and start exercising, my brother was already competing in powerlifting and took me to the gym with him, after that i caught the iron bug!

Best attributes

• Determination to succeed.
• Committed to working hard.
• Known in the gym for very high intensity which others feed upon.
• I often go above and beyond to help other people in the gym.

Most frustrating thing Ive encountered?

Tendonitis!!!

Proudest achievements?

Competing at Englands most powerful man(novice) 2019 & hitting 5 PBs in the same competition

Best lifts

• 202.5kg Deadlift.
• 100kg log press .
• 100kg OHP.
• 180kg squat.
• 115kg bench press.
• 250kg yoke 20m.
• 100kg farmers 20m.
• 134kg atlas stone.

Best comp performance

Hit PBs on every event at Englands most powerful man(novice) 2019

Goals (for next year)

Move into inters level competitions & log press 140kg

Inspiration

• Training with the strongest and most motivated people on the wirral.
• Helping people who visit the gym who have never touched any strongman equipment before realise what they are capable of.
• Constantly continuing to make progress with training.