Marvin Brand
Born: March 19, 1985
Hometown: Marion, AL
Current Residence: Birmingham, AL
What is your Alabama Connection?
Moved here from New York in the early 90’s
Current pursuits in life and powerlifting:
In powerlifting I’m chasing a 700lb deadlift. In life, I’m committed to helping people reach their goals through personal training. Also, I’m actively building my skills in welding. I’ve also started my own small home gym, and my long-term plan is to open my own full training facility within the next few years. I’m focused on growth and helping others do the same. I also plan on actively helping the HOF.
Lifting History:
When did you start weightlifting and what inspired you to start weightlifting?
I was always infatuated with strength lol I started powerlifting training when I met my trainer Robert Wilkerson in Selma, Al I started powerlifting when I was 23. My trainer talked me in to thing that I turned into a passion and something I became great at.
When did you get involved with powerlifting and what got you interested in the sport?
I got involved with powerlifting at the age of 23 and my trainer got me interested along with competing with liked minded people
Do you have a powerlifting nick name, if so what is it and how did you get it?
Yes my nickname was Baby Hulk aka Dalegendary Baby Hulk I got that name from friends and family because of my height and strength later on I competed at Ct fletcher iron wars and that’s when it stuck with me
What weight class(es) did you compete in? I competed in 198 when I first started then transition to 220
What are your best lifts in each category in each weight class?
Best Lifts @ 198 lb. Weight Class
TOTAL
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
BENCH PRESS
BENCH PRESS
DEADLIFT
418.8
363.7
584.2
1366.7
RAW
Best Lifts @ 220 lb. Weight Class
DEADLIFT
TOTAL
BENCH PRESS
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
SQUAT
1388.9
661.4
407.8
RAW
440.9
1609.3
WRAPS
545
How many years did you compete? 15 plus years
Between what year and what year did you compete? 2014- 2024
What is the approximate total number of meets you competed in? 10 plus meet
List your favorite meets you competed in.
Iron Warrior Classic 2023 WRPF
All my meets I did with Charlie Lyons.
The WNPF where I won my first world championship title in 2019.
What’s the highest classification you achieved? Master
What’s the highest score you achieved? 453.95
What are some of your powerlifting accomplishments?
I have a total of 5-8 state championships with USPA.
I have won CT Fletcher Iron Wars IV in California.
I won my first world championship title in 2019
Who are some of the most memorable lifters/people for you in your career?
I have met a lot and CT Fletcher, but the one that stuck with me was Robert Wilkerson which is my
trainer who became my best friend and brother
With your name as part of the history of powerlifting in Alabama, what would you like
to be most remembered for?
Motivation and inspiration
What words of wisdom would you like to pass down to future powerlifters?
Listen to your body with a clear mind, make realistic goals and remember when you grind hard you
will shine hard in life and weight room.
Class of 2024
WNPF
525 lbs.
WNPF
405 lbs.
WNPF
605 lbs.