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Desert Barbell: the Middle East's largest powerlifting club

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Video. Desert Barbell: the Middle East's largest powerlifting club

Updated: 28/08/2023 - 15:51 GMT+2

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After joining a gym in Dubai to get in shape, Marco discovered powerlifting and fell in love with it. Now his team is set to represent the UAE at this year's Asian Powerlifting Championships in Dubai.

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