Mark "Smelly" Bell is a world-record-holding professional powerlifter, entrepreneur, and the founder of Super Training Gym, known as "The Strongest Gym In The West" and the largest free gym in the world. Leveraging a top-10 all-time powerlifting career, he built a multi-million dollar business empire centered on his patented invention, the Sling Shot, a weightlifting device designed to improve bench press technique and alleviate shoulder pain. He also hosts Mark Bell’s Power Project (formerly PowerCast), a Top 50 health and fitness podcast, and manages a substantial educational presence on YouTube.
Mark’s mission is to "make the world a better place to lift" by providing free training resources and innovative equipment to athletes of all experience levels. He advocates for a philosophy of continuous self-improvement, operating under the motto: "If you're not getting better, then you're getting worse, so never be caught standing still". His coaching style emphasizes individual athlete needs and mechanics, prioritizing the student's progress over personal ego.
Professional Milestones:
- Elite Lifting Stats: Career bests include a 1,080 lb squat, 854 lb bench press, and 766 lb deadlift, with a total of 2,628 lbs.
- Business Leadership: Successfully launched a supplement line and an international fitness magazine, POWER, which features world-class strength athletes.
- Innovator: Developed the Sling Shot while rehabbing an injury to allow lifters to handle heavier loads with reduced joint strain.
- Hybrid Athlete Transition: Recently expanded his focus to include endurance running, completing milestones like preparing for the Boston Marathon to promote holistic health and longevity.
