Mark Bell (powerlifter)

Mark Bell
Born	1976-12-10 (1976-12-10)
Residence	Sacramento, CA
Occupation	Professional Powerlifter

Mark Bell is an American elite powerlifter, patent holder, owner of Team Super Training Gym, and former professional wrestler. His best lifts in competition include a 1025 lb squat, a 832 lb bench press, and a 722 lb deadlift. He is the brother of Mike Bell.

Early life

Mark Bell was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. He began lifting weights at the age of 11, and entered his first powerlifting meet when he was 13. By the end of a high school, Mark was regarded as one of the strongest teenage powerlifters in America, holding multiple national and state record. He also trained for boxing and was coached by Kevin Rooney, Mike Tyson's former trainer.

Wrestling

After high school Mark concentrated on his professional wrestling career. He developed his own training routine, making his practices much harder than the actual sport itself. He utilized various form of conditioning: hill running, body weight circuits, interval type cardio on treadmills, bikes, ellipticals, and rowers. All of this allowed him to have a superior endurance. Mark Bell was 2xUltimate Pro Wrestling Champion

Powerlifting

Although Mark was a professional wrestler, he continued his intense strength training. At the peak of his wrestling career, Mark benched 500 lbs raw at 240 lbs body weight. After professional wrestling, Mark switched to powerlifting, mainly competing in The United States Powerlifting Federation. He trained with Westside Barbell Team, under the guidance of Louie Simmons, for 2 years before moving to Sacramento.

Achievements

• ELITE classification in 4 weight categories (242 lb, 275 lb, 308 lb, SHW)
• 12th highest benchpress of all times in 308 lb./140 kg. category (826.7 lb./ 375.0 kg.) ^[1]
• 19th highest total of all times in 308 lb./140 kg. category (2502.2 lb./ 1135.0 kg.) ^[2]
• 2010 Ranked #1 Bench Press in America in 275 lb. category (771 lb.) ^[3]
• 2008 Ranked #1 Single Ply Total in America in 308 lb. category (2304 lb.) ^[4]
• 2008 Ranked #1 Single Ply Bench Press in America in 308 lb. category (805 lb.) ^[5]

Team Super Training Gym

Mark is the owner of Team Super Training Gym, home of some of the strongest powerlifters on the West Coast. He spends 5 to 6 hours a day in gym, helping his team in between his own lifts.

Awards

• One of The 30 Best Gyms in America by Men’s Health Magazine^[6]
• 2009 Powerlifting Gym of The Year ^[7]

The Sling Shot

In early 2009 Mark Bell came up with an idea of revolutionary bench press training accessory. The device is very similar to sling shot (hence, the title).

The Sling Shot is a supportive and protective upper body device that allows to handle an approximate 10% overload in the bench press while avoiding the pain that comes along with benching heavy. The Sling Shot works by mimicking the body's natural movement by lengthening and shortening with the muscles, thus giving support on the raising and lowering phases of the bench press. This support can greatly reduce stress on the shoulders, elbows and chest.

The Sling Shot has been tested nationwide by many powerlifters, strongman competitors, college athletes, pro wrestlers and football players.

References

1. ^ Men's 308 Pound/140 Kg Weight Class Top 20
2. ^ Men's 308 Pound/140 Kg Weight Class Top 20
3. ^ 2010 Men's Rankings
4. ^ 2008 Men's Rankings
5. ^ 2008 Men's Rankings
6. ^ The 30 Best Gyms in America
7. ^ 2009 Powerlifting Gym of the Year

External links

• Team Super Training Official Website

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