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we are re-opening!
Swindon Barbell are able to open our doors as of Dec 2 2020 with restricted measures. Find out how you can get back to your strength with our help.
powerlifting
Body Image and Strength Sports
On Tuesday 14th May Head Coach Charlie Shotton-Gale appeared on BBC Radio Wiltshire’s ‘Lets Get Physical’ show to talk about body image with the 2 hosts of the show, Sue Kinnear and Kelly Morgan, as well as other guest Bex Harrison. As we all know, Charlie is a top level Read more…
competitions
Swindon Barbell Storm the Southwest!
On Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th April Swindon Barbell attended the Southwest Powerlifting Championships with lifters all hoping to increase their personal bests and perhaps claim a qualifying total along the way. Saturday was ladies day for the SBB crew, with 57kg lifter Kat and 63kg lifter Marie taking to Read more…
competitions
Meet the Swindon Barbell Team heading for the South West Champs tomorrow
This weekend sees most of the Swindon Barbell competitive powerlifters taking stage at the South West Powerlifting Championships. Check out below who will be in the team. South West Powerlifting Championships Date: Sat 6 and Sun 7 April Location: Cheltenham Lifters from Swindon Barbell include: Saturday Marie Morrissey -63k womens Read more…
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Pregnancy and Powerlifting – first trimester
Find out what Head Coach Charlie Shotton-Gale has to say about her first trimester of her first pregnancy after a 10 year long international Powerlifting career.
competitions
Bench Press Bonanza in aid of Help for Heroes
On 26th August the Swindon Barbell Team travelled to Tedworth House Sports Recovery Centre to support the Help for Heroes Charity Para-powerlifting Competition. Three of our members plus Head Coach Charlie pitched in to staff the event – organised by Ben Richens – which aimed to raise money for Help Read more…