2. Powerlifting

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Jessica Fostekew’s stand-up series looking at women's weightlifting continues, with an introduction to Powerlifting - squat, bench press and deadlift. We hear from one of the top-ranking strongest female Powerlifters in Britain - 'Princess of Iron' Sharon Eggleton. Plus comedian and fanatical powerlifter Fern Brady, on just how brilliant and grounding it is to feel strong, not enjoying being a team player and how the rise in female take-up of the sport is beginning to counter the toxic masculinity of the free-weights area. Written and performed by Jessica Fostekew. Producer: Lyndsay Fenner A Mighty Bunny production for BBC Radio 4, first broadcast in April 2023.