Mike Manzo

No Stranger To The Sport Of Competitive Drug Free Powerlifting Mike Manzo 51, has been competing in the sport of drug free powerlifting for over 2 decades. He remains undefeated in his weight class for the past 12 years and holds multiple state, national and world records. Manzo became a National Masters Deadlift Champion, deadlifting 475 LBS in his 181 weight class, breaking a New York State record.

To date, he broke a state, national and world squat record in November 2011 and was awarded the "Best Lifter" trophy at the WNPF worlds championships. Mike Manzo’s Titles: 2 Drug Free World Powerlifting Championship 12 Drug Free National Powerlifting Championships 21 Drug Free State Powerlifting Championships Records held: 3 World Records 17 National Records 17 State Records Weight classes: 165lbs, 181lbs, 198lbs Best lifts to date: Squat: 550lbs Bench: 325lbs Deadlift: 525lbs

In Addition Mike Manzo, founder and owner of Manzo PowerLifting & Fitness has been a professional exercise specialist for 32 years. He holds several certifications including Sports Nutritionist, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified, Advanced Flexibility Specialist, and Health and Fitness Coach. Manzo has developed and designed exercise and weight management programs for institutions such as the New York City Department of Corrections. He’s also a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Chinese Goju Karate and the chief instructor at the Malverne School of Self-Defense in Long Island, New York. Lastly, Manzo is a long time proud supporter of “Female Fighters Against Domestic Violence” www.ffadv.org.

To date, Mike Manzo is an independent contractor at Gold's Gym in Middletown NY running his very sucessful personal training business along with hosting and directing powerlifting meets for the World Natural Powerlifting Federation (WNPF).

Inspired by my calling I aim: • to increase community awareness • to help people to grow and learn through mutual support and care • to be a good neighbor to people in need • to encourage health and fitness Sincerely, Mike Manzo C/o Gold's Gym Middletown, NY Phone: (347) 860-4785 Gold's (845) 344-GOLD [email protected] Please visit www.manzopowerlifting.com for more info about Mike, training and/or his powerlifting meets at Gold's Gym.