David Bulldog Beattie: Word Champion Powerlifter

David "Bulldog" Beattie

Genesis Gym has been owned by World Champion Powerlifter Dave "Bulldog" Beattie for the last 12 years. Dave's background in physical training started at the age of 13 when he begun comptetititve weight and power lifting, winning several junior titles. He then joined the Royal Marine Commandos where he served for 12 years taking part in various operations of the Falklands War. After leaving the marines, Dave moved to London and 6 years later opened Genesis Gym in Wembley. Dave is still competing in powerlifting and maintains his title as World Champion after winning four consectutive World titles and recently setting the World Record for the squat of 462.5 kg (that is 1020lb!) at the World Power Lifting Championship (WPC) in 2008 in Miami. Dave said, "I'm 49 years old and believe I can still get stronger".

Dave has helped train Jimmy Marku who won Britain's Strongest Man in 2008 and regularly helps coach Andy Bolton, the World's Premier Super Heavy Weight powerlifter. These athelets train with Dave in what is a "no attitude" friendly gym for everyone.

Genesis Gym London: David "Bulldog" Beattie: powerlifter world champion

"I enjoy training anyone at any level as long as they are preparred to show commitment and enthusiasm."

David "Bulldog" Beattie

Dave also has a strong powerlifting team, who have taken numerous titles. Dave is keen to promote the use of weights in many sports and coaches gymnasts, body builders, endurance athletes and professional boxers to better themselves through the use of weights and initiative ideas. Dave is keen to help anyone suceed including wheelchair and disabled athletes through to top International competitors in any sport.

All Dave likes to see is commitment and the will to train hard and not complain.