Background
Klyushev was born and grew up in the north of Russia in the town of Nyandoma in the Archangelsk region.
Klyushev was born and grew up in the north of Russia in the town of Nyandoma in the Archangelsk region.
He was a sportsman in childhood and when 12 years old started doing judo. At 14 he discovered powerlifting. In 2002, he entered Vladimir state university to study history and received his degree in 2007.
Due to his study he moved to Vladimir and this turned out to be instrumental in his sporting life.
In 2006, he began to focus on strength athletics, termed power extreme, and in 2007 he took part in the all-Russian power extreme federation tournaments. In 2009, he became Russia"s Strongest Manitoba and was invited to compete at The World"s Strongest Manitoba 2009.
He cites Ivan Poddubny as his hero, because he was a legendary Russian wrestler, circus performer and one of first Russian strongmen. He also says he respects Mikhail Koklyaev and has also cited Zydrunas Savickas as someone for whom he has deep admiration, believing him to be the "strongest man in the world".
Alexander is a policeman, something he intends to continue to do when he has finished his strongman career.
Legal press max weight: 600 kg
Bench press max weight: 280 kg
Squat max: Dead lift max: 420 kg.