ALEXANDER FEDOROV IS RAISING HELL

From: Joe Weider's Muscle & Fitness | Date: September 1, 2005| Author: Bronstein, Jake | Copyright information

Somewhere on the outskirts of St. Petersburg, Russia, a giant man lies down and prepares to bench press as a demonstration for us, his American onlookers. It's unclear just how much weight is on the bar, as few of the mismatched weights in the dank, mildew-stained gym are labeled, but the strain on his face leaves little doubt. Jarring this many plates into action could wake the dead.

He doesn't speak English, but some clichés transcend language, such as the corny high-energy techno b...

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