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 'Princess of Iron' Sharon Eggleton (one of the top ranking strongest female Powerlifters in Britain), as well as 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.