Junica Pluck aiming for the top… Encourages women to increase participation in sport

Former bodybuilder and Miss Bikini 2015 contestant now turned powerlifter, Junica Pluck is making a name for herself as she is quickly rising through the ranks as she continues to push herself beyond her limits.
When asked about her accomplishments, Pluck told Guyana Times Sport that, “I have been competing since 2015 in bodybuilding and in the bikini category. My first powerlifting competition was in February which was Novices. Second meet powerlifting competition was in May which was the GAPLF Masters and Intermediate Championship. I copped the 63Kg category with a squat of 135kg, bench-pressed 67.5kg and deadlifted 132.5kg. My last powerlifting competition was in December 2018 which was GAPLF Senior National Championship 63kg category; I lifted my way to four new records – squats (133.0kg), bench press (68.0kg), deadlift (133.0kg) and total (336.5kg)”.
According to Pluck, her goal for 2019 is to qualify for the World’s Equipped Championship to represent the Golden Arrow Head on the international platform in the 63kg category. She further went on to state that working and training can be exhausting but she urged novices to be self-motivated as once there is a love for the sport, you will go to the gym no matter how you feel. Pluck also shared a bit of advice for women, urging them to lift weights as it will not make you look masculine, but it will just enhance your femininity. Pluck further encouraged all the females to get involved in any form of sporting activities because it will promote a healthy lifestyle, it doesn’t have to be powerlifting and you don’t have to compete.
In closing Pluck said, “I would like to thank my Trainer Aubrey Henry for being with me every step of the way; Hugh Ross for working along with myself and Aubrey to push me to where I am today and I’m thankful for them. Not forgetting my faithful sponsors who support me every step of the way and family and friends who are always there to support me. Having a trainer is important. My trainer pushes me when I think I cannot do more, he encourages me, he motivates, he’s supportive”.