Name: Jari ”Bull” Mentula
Born: 4.1.1976
Height: 5,9´ (180cm)
Weight, off season 293-300lbs (133-136kg)
Weigth, contest 269-275lbs (122-125kg)
Coach: Matti "Guru" Halonen
Favourite gyms:
Kuntokeskus Wolf, Herwood Gym, Powerhouse Gym


Arm 23” (58,5cm)
Thigh 31,5” (80cm)
Calves 19,5” (49,5cm)
Neck 18,5” (47cm)
Waist 32,5” (82,5cm)
Chest 57,5"(146cm)


Contest History    
1998 Junior FN +80kg 4.
1999 Novice FN +90kg 1.
2000 Super Mass Cup 6.
2000 FN +90kg 3.
2005 TBF +90kg 3.
2005 FN +95kg 5.
2006 Boosman Cup 6.
2006 Oslo GB +100kg 1.
2006 Nutrition Outlet +100kg 3.
2007 FN +100kg 1.
2007 NC +100kg 3.


Benchpress    
2002 WPC EM -125kg 1.
2002 FN FPO -125kg 2.
2004 GPC EM -140kg 1.
2004 FN FPO -140kg 2.
2004 WABDL MM -140kg 2.
2008 GPC EM -140kg 1.
2008 EUROPEAN CUP -140kg 1.
  PB 317,5kg (700lbs)  
  PB RAW 260kg (573lbs)  


Serious training begun in 1994. Before that Jari Mentula was a rising star in ice hockey and football.

Strength training was introduced at the age of twelve. Regular strength training started at the age of 18 and he has been on that road ever since.