David Morgan MBE
- Five-time Commonwealth Champion
- Three-time Olympian
- World Record Holder
- MBE
Raising the bar in every way
For nearly 50 years, David Morgan has set the standard in weightlifting and fitness, achieving what few others could. From breaking world records to inspiring new generations, his journey is one of relentless dedication, resilience, and unmatched success.
Why listen to David?
Junior World Champion 1984
David become the first British weightlifter for 27 years to win a gold medal in a world championship.
Five-time Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist
1982, 1986, 1990, 1994 & 2002. Silver medallist in 1998.
Masters World Champion & winner of the Masters Games
2000 & Edmonton 2005.
Broke Brian Jacks’ BBC Superstars record
At the age of 40 in 2004, David broke the 20-year record for parallel bar dips.
They Think It's All Over
In 1998, David appeared as the 'mystery sportsman' on the popular BBC sports quiz with a blindfolded Jonathan Ross and David Gower.
Crossfit 'King Kong' challenge
David is one of the few athletes in the world to have competed 'King Kong' with heavier weights at the age of 45.
Member of the Order of the British Empire
David was appointed an MBE in the 2020 New Year's Honours List, receiving his award from Prince William at Windsor castle on the 16th November 2021.
50 years' experience in health and fitness
David has been at the top of the fitness tree for nearly half a century... and his story continues.
Best lifts: competition & training
David in his twenties...
Bodyweight was 82.5kg
- Snatch: competition 166kg, training 170kg
- Clean and jerk: competition 205kg, training 207.5kg
- Total in competition: 365kg
- Jerk from stand: 220kg
- Front squat: 230kg
- Back squat: 275kg
David in his forties...
Bodyweight was 82.5kg
- Snatch: 140kg
- Clean and jerk: 162kg
- Squat: 180kg x20
- Deadlift: 290kg x1, 250kg x 10
- Bench press: 190kg x1, 150kg x10
- Concept row: 2,000m in 6mins, 35secs
- Bodyweight parallel bar dips: 136 in 1 minute. (+90kg belt): 10 repetitions
David in his sixties...
Bodyweight 75kg
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Bench press on Smith machine: 150kg x1, 110kg x20
Watch video... - Concept row: 500m in 1 min, 35secs
- Parallel bar dips: 45kg x20
- Chin ups: 20kg x8
Best competition results at 75kg
Bodyweight 75kg
- Snatch: 155kg
- Clean and jerk: 192.5kg
- Total: 345kg
Best competition results at 82.5kg
Bodyweight 82.5kg
- Snatch: 166kg
- Clean and jerk: 205kg
- Total: 365kg
Unlock the secrets of strength and success
Books by David Morgan, World-class Athlete and Health & Fitness Expert
BE YOUR BEST
Learn how 2 twenty minute exercises sessions a week is all you need to reach your fitness goals.
Learn simple eating strategies that will enable you to lose fat and gain muscle.
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QUALITY LONGEVITY
Now at the age of 60 I know a thing or two about ageing well.
This book tells you what works and what does not.
Life is not just about living longer, it’s about continuing to be able to do all the things you want to do and being fit and healthy enough to do them.
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MY LIFE IN WEIGHTLIFTING
How I went from the smallest kid in the class at 8 years old to world weightlifting champion.
- How I took on the eastern block.
- How I became the only person in history to win gold in 5 commonwealth games.
- How I went from a 35kg snatch to 170kg.
- How I went from a 50kg clean and jerk to 207.5.
- How I trained and how it changed as I got older.
It also includes funny anecdotes, along with all of the life lessons I learned and how they helped me in all areas of my life.
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