SC Barbell ranked one of Men's Health's top 20 gyms in the Nation in the March 2008 Edition.

 

 SCB Staff

Marc Bartley, Owner South Carolina Barbell & Heavy Athletics
 

Marc started his career as a powerlifter at an IPA meet in April of 2000, he has since gone on to compete in the WPO, taking second place at the 2005 Arnold Classic WPO Super Finals.  His biggest lifts to date are a 1124 lb. squat, 744 lb. bench and a 723 lb. deadlift in the 275 lb. class.  He owns South Carolina Barbell and also works as a personal trainer with clients ranging from athletes to everyday people looking to be stronger and more fit. Marc is certified as a Level I Russian Kettlebell Instructor and has worked as an Assistant instructor during a certification weekend. He also owns Nutrition Warehouse a full service supplement shop located inside the gym and in Boozer Shopping center. Read Marc's full lifting Biography

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Susan Finley, Manager, Personal Trainer, Kettlebell and CrossTraining Instructor

Susan is the manager of South Carolina Barbell as well as a personal trainer.  Her clients range from teenagers to women in their 70's and everything in between.  Her toughest challenge currently, is the optional team of a local gymnastics studio where she trains 19 young girls in their off season.  Her training has spanned from general health, to powerlifting to a montage of different techniques including kettlebells, heavy sled work and lots of bands.  She is certified as a Level I and Level II Kettlebell instructor through Dragon Door.  

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Dale Steifel, Personal Trainer and Supplement Expert         

Dale grew up in Greenville South Carolina on a small farm and went to high school at Woodmont high school, where I played football, baseball, and wrestled.  I am currently persuing a B.S. degree in exercise science and a double minor in coaching and psychology at USC.  I have worked at Duck’s gym of Greenville through high school and the first two years in college.   I started training at the young age of 10 years old with the close supervision of my parents.  I started getting into power lifting intensely when I was 15 years old.   I have competed in the AAU, APA, and APF power lifting organizations.  I compete in the 308 lb weight class. My best competition lifts are:  804 lb squat, 556 lb bench and 655 lb deadlift for a total of 1978.  

Kimberley Puryear, RYT

Kim conducted her teacher training at the Asheville Yoga Center in Asheville, NC under the direction of Stephanie Keach. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance at the 200-hour level completing over 240 hours to date. Her personal practice began over five years ago and quickly became a life changing passion. Her love of meditation, traditional Hatha and Yin Yoga have inspired her to share Yoga with others! Kimberley is all about helping students make the connections between practice on the mat and in their everyday life. Keeping awareness on breath and meditation, she helps students let go of resistance and open up more fully to life. She has studied anatomy and Yin Yoga with Paul Grilley and is currently working towards getting her 500 hour Yoga Alliance certification. In addition to her yoga practice, Kimberley is an artist and jewelry designer. She has been a resident of Columbia since 1997. In January and February 2008, Kim will be teaching Yin Yoga at SC Barbell on Wednesday evenings from 5 - 6 pm.  Got a yoga question? E-mail us today.