WhyWeTrain

Exclusive interview with Jon Jon Park (Reg Park’s son)
Barbie Barbell: World’s strongest teenager! To date Amanda has never been defeated in
competition and will give any elite female adult lifter in the amateur 123 pound weight class stiff
competition. Her skill levels are that of a seasoned veteran and are ready for the adult world of
competition. She has trained hard and earned her place on the platform with the world’s best
female Powerlifters.
Scot Mendelson: World Champion power lifter who overcame an almost fatal accident. He is one
of the World’s strongest bench-pressers, lifting over 1000 lbs.
Carlos Laguna: He is a power lifter over at 72 years old! And he holds a record for his category.
Born in Argentina, he overcame an obstacle inherent to all of us: aging. He is trying to break a
world record for his category.
Victor Konovalov: Five-time NPC National Wheelchair Bodybuilding Champion and first-ever
IFBB Professional Wheelchair-Bodybuilder! Victor’s most recent national overall title (2007) came
at the age of 45, 24 years the senior of the runner up.

OFFICIAL DVD RELEASE ON MAY 25TH, 2009 AT MUSCLE BEACH, VENICE CALIFORNIA RELEASE OF FEATURE LENGTH DOCUMENTARY "WHY WE TRAIN" STARRING GUILE BRANCO WILL BE AT THE MUSCLE BEACH INTERNATIONAL CLASSIC ON MEMORIAL DAY, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. ON MAY 25TH, 2009, THE DVD WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON AMAZON.COM A journey through weight training... The film follows Guile Branco through his preparation for his last competition taking place at Muscle Beach, Venice, CA. As he prepares, he meets several champions and receives insight into their lives and why training is so important. Guile personally invites you to join him in his journey from Muscle Beach, Venice to the Arnold Sports Festival in Ohio, to the Excalibur NPC Show in Culver City, CA and beyond.
	A Tribute to Reg Park Highlights Include: Exclusive interview with Jon Jon Park (Reg Park’s son) Barbie Barbell: World’s strongest teenager! To date Amanda has never been defeated in competition and will give any elite female adult lifter in the amateur 123 pound weight class stiff competition. Her skill levels are that of a seasoned veteran and are ready for the adult world of competition. She has trained hard and earned her place on the platform with the world’s best female Powerlifters. Scot Mendelson: World Champion power lifter who overcame an almost fatal accident. He is one of the World’s strongest bench-pressers, lifting over 1000 lbs. Carlos Laguna: He is a power lifter over at 72 years old! And he holds a record for his category. Born in Argentina, he overcame an obstacle inherent to all of us: aging. He is trying to break a world record for his category. Victor Konovalov: Five-time NPC National Wheelchair Bodybuilding Champion and first-ever IFBB Professional Wheelchair-Bodybuilder! Victor’s most recent national overall title (2007) came at the age of 45, 24 years the senior of the runner up.
Homage to Muscle Beach, Venice... The film also features appearances / interviews with: Dave Palumbo, Frank Zane, Ed Corney, Jon Jon Park, Ronnie Coleman, Flex Wheeler, Franco Columbu, Jack LaLanne, Toney Freeman, Lee Priest, Phil Heath, David Henry, Lou Ferrigno and Arnold Schwarzenegger.
	...and everyone that inspired us. “As an established Hollywood screenwriter I have seen and studied my share of films. From a sixteen year old female power lifter to Arnold Schwarzenegger, actor, filmmaker Guile Branco brings us his cutting edge documentary, ‘Why We Train’; an amazing vision of some of the most powerful weight trainers of our time and past”. -- Arthur McClen “Under the Same Sky” “ ‘Why We Train’ is motivating and insightful. It gives a firsthand look at the world of weightlifting, from the ground up.” -- Jeff Flach “The Patriot” “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” “Head of State” “Meet the Parents” “Nixon” “JFK”

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