Your Name?
Niall McGuinness
Why or How did you get into lifting?
I did some light weights over the years and then my son David McGuinness asked me to try power lifting in 2022.
What music do you listen to while you train?
Heavy metal
Where do you currently train?
I do my heavy in Darren Bennett gym in Mountmellick every Monday evening the rest of the time I train at home in co Galway.
Who do you currently train with/coached by?
My son David McGuinness and Darren Bennett who also coaches me.
What is your favourite pre or post training/recovery tip?
On my way to Training i like to listen to relaxing music after training get a full recovery
What is your favourite lift and why?
I only do bench press and i love it.
What is your favourite memory from a competition?
Becoming world champion in 2023 in Budapest
What other sports or interests are you involved in? What are you doing when you’re not lifting?
I was a long-distance runner for 36 years i don’t do it any more I am the strength and conditioning coach for the South Galway AC my other interest are aircraft i did a bit of flying back in the day on small propeller aircraft.
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