Team Iron Behemoths: Structured Strongman Training Session Highlights: 04 Jul 2009 - Strongman Farmer's Walk and Powerlifting Club Deadlifts

Today’s session was another fruitful one. The weather was once again stifling with the sweltering heat threatening to dampen the mood. In spite of the less than conducive weather conditions, our members were able to step up a gear and put in better performances during the session. Those who came beat the weather and busted their PRs. The Strongman Lift today was an old trusty favourite-The Farmer’s Walk.

The youngest Behemoth, Zhan Wei, rose to the occasion and nailed a personal best of 90kg in each hand. Although it was a PR attempt for the 17 year old school sprinter, the fluid manner in which he executed the pass belied its difficulty. Well done Zhan Wei! In the same vein, the veteran Yoshida did several sets of over 100kg rather effortlessly. At the rate our members are progressing, the Behemoths will definitely put on a helluva good show next year!

Powerlifting Club

In the Strongman Spotlight is Damien, a Singaporean who is currently residing in Australia but who is here for a visit. Damian is a medical student and lifts as well. Indeed he exemplifies the concept of having brawn together with brains perfectly. He is here to sample strongman training and he tried his hand at Abigail the tire. In spite of having zilch experience in tire flipping, he managed to nail Abigail-a testament to his raw unadulterated strength!

Deadlifts was next on the card. We introduced him to the hook grip for the first time and left no detail uncovered. Thereafter, Damian provided feedback that it is the most secure grip he ever felt. Not surprisingly, the big man from Down Under attained his previous PR of 210kg (which was performed with straps) using the hook grip. As a matter of fact, this stands as one of the biggest deadlifts by our members and for this achievement, Strongman Spotlight is shining on Damien this week.