Iqbal is a competitive 75kg powerlifter in the local Malaysian scene. His competition bests are a 212.5kg Squat, 152.5kg Bench, and 245kg Deadlift, all done during Strength Assembly Meet 2018 (SAM). He first competed in March 2016, and has been competing on a yearly basis ever since. Even during his high school years he was involved in weight training as a supplement for his 100m, 200m, and relay events.
Accomplishments:
Malaysia Powerlifting Alliance 2016 (MPA '16) - 2nd Place / u75kg
Strength Assembly Meet 2017 (SAM '17) - 1st Place / u82.5kg
Strength Assembly Meet 2018 (SAM '18) - 1st place / u75kg
Thailand Powerlifting Alliance 2019 (TPA ‘19) - 2nd place / u75kg
The knowledge he brings from both his athletic and powerlifting background makes him a viable coach for those looking to delve into powerlifting, or for the intermediate lifter looking to take their training to the next level.