I’m UK’s strongest warehouse worker… people are stunned by my daily routine
THE UK’s strongest Amazon worker has revealed his incredible daily routine.
Luke Sperduti, 26, currently plies his trade as an operations supervisor for the well-known firm in Bristol.
But powerlifter Luke will also be competing for the title of Wales‘ Strongest Man later this month.
He discovered his love for powerlifting when in the military before leaving the army after five years to give becoming a strongman his full attention.
Luke has gone from strength to strength with this dream, coming second in Wales’s Strongest Man and Woman in 2022 and 10th in UK’s Strongest Man in 2023.
And he has now left people stunned after disclosing his energy-sapping daily routine.
The Amazon worker consumes a staggering 6,000-6,500 calories a day – significantly more than the NHS guidelines of 2,000-2,500 for the average man.
Luke said he eats a big bowl of cereal to fuel up before two hours pumping iron in the gym.
After this he will have a quick bite of eggs on toast, or maybe a treat from Greggs.
On his first break after arriving at work, he has two servings of curry and rice, or a similar protein packed meal.
During his second break, he has another helping of pasta or another source of carbohydrates, as well as having a protein shake before bed and snacking throughout the day.
Luke told the South Wales Argus: “Ever since I was young, I’ve loved watching the strongest man competitions on TV.
“In the army I had a real drive for physical fitness, and after being encouraged to powerlift, I realised I had a knack for it, and thought it was something I could pursue.”
Despite his success, Luke has stayed humble and praised Amazon, his gym and his girlfriend for all the support they have given him.
And he revealed he is aiming higher than just the Welsh Strongest Man Competition this month.
He said: “I really believe I can push myself and go far.”
“I have to be committed and push for it, but the dream is to compete at the World’s Strongest Man.”
Luke will compete in the Wales‘ Strongest man contest on July 23, which runs from 11am to 5pm, at the Cardiff International Sports Campus.
At work, Amazon Bristol delivery station manager Nils Venhuizen praised his employee.
“Luke is a great asset to our team, and we are all very excited to cheer him on as he takes part in his competition,” Mr Venhuizen said.
“We have seen first-hand how much time and effort he’s put into his preparation and are proud of him already. Good luck, Luke!”
It comes after the UK’s strongest man and woman got married — becoming the ultimate power couple.
Heavyweight Paul Smith, 28, and Shannon Clifford, 29, met three years ago while training and their relationship went from strength to strength.