Epic Strength Showdown at PB Strength & Fitness Mentoring!

October at PB Strength & Fitness Mentoring was electrified with the buzz of our much-anticipated lifting competition. This event was a testament to the hard work, dedication, and pure grit of our personal training attendees and members. Let's jump right into the highlights!

Three lifts, three attempts

Participants each had three attempts at pushing their 1-rep max in back squats, strict presses, and deadlifts. With every attempt, the energy in the room grew, especially as some of our most devoted lifters pushed their limits.

Achievements that left us in awe

Witnessing a lifter set a personal best (PB) is always a thrill, and this competition delivered in spades! 

Special shoutouts go to:

• French Paul and Stephen who both peaked perfectly on the day, registering three PBs each! Their scores? A whopping 85.25/43/116 and 135/62.5/157.5 respectively.

• Chloe wasn’t just the overall champion but also set a very impressive 124kg deadlift PB!

• Dan won the press with an outstanding PB of 62.5kg and also managed to pull a deadlift PB of 157.5kg.

• And Chris, who ventured into heavy singles for the first time and bagged PBs across all his lifts! He successfully lifted 152.5/65/157.5. With his incredibly smooth and rapid squats, we can't help but feel the best is yet to come from him! 

Medalists – champions spotlight

The Wilks coefficient played a crucial role, levelling the playing field and eliminating the need for weight categories. Here's a round of applause for our medal winners:

• Chris: Back Squat – 152.5kg

• Dan: Press – 62.5kg

• Paul: Deadlift – 180kg

• Chloe: Back Squat – 113kg

• Cat (Me): Press – 37kg & Deadlift – 107.5kg

​And a roaring cheer for our overall winners Paul and Chloe, who proudly took home the trophies!

A Day of Tight Competitions & Celebrations

Despite being a smaller event with a few last-minute dropouts, the competition was fierce and closely contested. On the men's side, each lift was dominated by a different winner. As for the women's side, the medals were a tug of war between Chloe and I, with Chloe's outstanding 113kg squat becoming the highlight of the day and sealing her victory. Well done Chloe!

Wrapping It Up

While some lifters showcased their peak form, others demonstrated admirable resilience, by participating despite recent illnesses or injuries. But more than the feats of strength, it was the camaraderie, support, and mutual respect that made the day memorable – perfectly capped off when we all went for coffee afterwards. Congratulations to all participants, whether you set new records or simply pushed through challenges. We're already looking forward to the next one! Mark your calendars: the provisional date is set for April 6th, 2024.