Ashleigh Hoeta

TMGP Ep 04 with bench press (E) world record holder: Ashleigh Hoeta

In this episode of The Muscle Growth Podcast, host Roscoe welcomes Ashleigh Hoeta, the world's strongest female equipped bench presser. Ashleigh shares her incredible journey from gymnastics to powerlifting, detailing her struggles and triumphs along the way. She broke the world record for the female equipped bench press, lifting an astonishing 700 lbs (317.5 kg) during her recent competition.Ashleigh discusses the importance of nutrition in her training, emphasizing a balanced diet that fuels her performance without the pressures of strict meal prep. She also reflects on her experiences with injuries, including a significant ankle injury that forced her to step away from gymnastics, and how she found her way back to fitness through powerlifting and arm wrestling.The episode highlights Ashleigh's training regimen, which includes a mix of powerlifting and arm wrestling workouts, and her philosophy on maintaining a healthy mindset around food and fitness. Her story is one of resilience, determination, and the drive to honor her father's memory through her achievements in strength sports.