EVENT: Strongman Challenge 2012 – Strength in Pictures

Saturday, 24th March 2012 – Strongman Challenge 2012 finals kicked off to a great success with Jen Li Sheng & Sophia Ong Hwee Szee being crowned as Singapore’s Strongest Man and Woman 2012 respectively. Over 2000 spectators and supporters turned up for the event held at Toa Payoh HDB Hub, the same venue where it was held last year. This year’s event sported some new segments and of course, the Strongest Woman Challenge too, first of its kind here in Singapore.

From pulling a Mazda car to lifting 300kg metal barrels to even flipping a 350kg tyre six times, these finalist are indeed champions already. You think that carrying those groceries for your mum is heavy, now i guess you got no excuse for that. Anyways here are some of the spectacular highlights by the finalists:

Wani pulling the Mazda CX-7.

Sulaiman with the 120kg logs each.

Sophia Ong with the 2 x 50kg logs.

Pulling the Red Rhino + Police vehicle. Total weight: 6 tonnes

350kg tyre. He's gonna "eat" it, right.

Hayati from Alphafit lifting the 150kg tyre. Check her out at http://www.alphafit.sg/

The Yoke Walk. 300kg of metal. Unlimited amount of strength and determination.

Time to put those 100kg tin cans into the slots.

Team Titans.

The Bodybuilding segment. BEEFCAKE! Just the boys doing their thing.

All smiles and happy faces here at the Strongman Challenge finals!

(All photos are taken by 2 of our photographers of the day Bahk and Ardi)

In other Regional Strongman news, Ahmad Taufiq from Singapore won the “Orang Kuat Sabah” or Sabah’s Strongest Man competition held in, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. He beat 21 other Strongmen to claim the title. The defending champion proved he was the man to beat by leading in Day 1 of the competition. And in Day 2, the champion held his position and pipped Farizus Lakong from Brunei by 1 point to win competition.

Taufiq who trains at SG Titans and The Pit is a well known Strongman in the community. Despite his win and many other personal achievements, the Strongman remains humble and is often seen sharing his knowledge and tips of fitness with the younger, newer guys. Truly, a great sportsman he is. Congratulations Taufiq!! 😀

Ahmad Taufiq - Orang Kuat Sabah Champion! Again!

Check out his post on HUMILTY done sometime back. A very good read: Humility….a prized asset.

EVENT: The Strongman Challenge Finals 2012 is BACK!

EVENT: GRAND FINALS OF STRONGMAN CHALLENGE 2012

DATE: SATURDAY, 24TH MARCH 2012

LOCATION: TOA PAYOH HDB HUB

TIME: FROM 1000H

WHAT: A competition to test a man’s ultimate physical strength, mental strength and endurance. With the likes of new finalists in the top 10 this year and a NEW FEMALE CATEGORY, one can expect an explosive and interesting finals this year. It doesnt matter if you’re a runner, a triathlete or even a rock climber, checking out and learning more about new sports and mixing around with fellow athletes, would certainly open up your eyes and mind to a whole new spectrum in sports.

These men AND women have trained and prepared themselves for over a year just to qualify and make it through to the finals. From flipping a 350kg tyre to pulling a red rhino during the preliminary rounds, you know it doesnt get any bigger than this. Or could it? Come on down to Toa Payoh HDB Hub on the 24th of March and see for yourself the crowning of Singapore’s Strongest Man and Woman 2012. So See you there!

WEBSITE: http://www.strongmanchallenge.sg/

Other great reads from my fellow Strongman friends:

• “Humility… A Prized asset” by Ahmad Taufiq
  

• Strongman Scene and Seen In Singapore! An interview with the Doctor, the dad, the Strongman.

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The Strongman Challenge 2011

Alrighty, ive been pretty bogged down with school tests and all lately, and first up, sorry for the uber late/stagnant posts. But nonetheless, i managed to attend 2 very exciting events over last weekend. Hehehe!

Well, with all the hype and updates of the Strongman Challenge, well, i’ve gotta BE THERE dont i? So anyways, the Strongman Challenge was held in BRTC Jalan Bahar. You know the SCDF Training academy? Yeah, that place. But somehow, i got kinda mixed up and ended up being at POLICE Home Team Academy and then HOME TEAM NS @ Bukit Batok before getting myself at the right place. Pffft!

The whole layout and setup of the event was simple – 3 different events, side-by-side. Dispatched in details the participants had to complete the obstacles next to each other. I must say that it was an exhilarating performance, even just by watching and supporting by the stands. The amount of grit, strength and perseverance these men have put in to complete the tasks is truly commendable. Somehow, for me, it inspires me to build up on my strength AND stamina even more. Its hardcore i tell you!

The TOP 10 Finalists are selected by the amount of time (in secs) they take to clear all the tasks. Of course its not a back-to-back activity as the  competitors are given some time to rest and recuperate before heading on the other station. 🙂

First up was the Tyre Flipping. Kinda like flipping burger patties at a Ramly Burger stall, but try imagining flipping huge big-ass tyres (weighing 280kg) for like 10+ times or until you cross the finishing line. Which i reckon is around 20m. Now, that is some dope stuff over there. It requires strength from all parts of you body – hands, arms, core muscles, legs and back AND most importantly, the right TECHNIQUE to flip them over.

It took 6 SCDF recruits + 4 Cyclops (eye power) to flip the tyre back into position! Hahahaha!

But with proper training and technique – ITS A ONE (strong) MAN SHOW!

Once done with the flippin’, it was the Red Rhino pull. Same rules apply, competitors had to pull the vehicle (not too sure how heavy it is tho) over the same distance. Now the trick is to get the wheel moving and once thatss done, it pretty much momentum. Well, thats what THEY say.  =S

This is what happens when the COE gets too high.

You want your class 3 license huh? You really want it now?!

 

Lastly, the final station is the killer. To me at least. Cause its the dreaded FARMER’S WALK. Now, dont you go picturing a happy farmer throwing the seeds in his paddy fields or walking to his apple orchard, plucking apples off the apple trees. This station requires competitors to carry 100KG ON EACH SIDE using his hands (not shoulders etc)! THATS 200KG in total! Its like ZOMG!

Dont be fooled, those arent your ordinary scotch tapes.

 

All in all, its been a pretty fun and exciting experience watching the strong men do what it seems “impossible” to most men. Doesnt mean you hit the gym often and be all beefed up mean you’re surely gonna make it for the event. Trust me, i’ve seen these guys train and i know it requires more than just typical gym work. I am so inspired that i’ve decided to take part in next year’s Strongman Challenge 2012! Lets build some hurting bombs!

 

 

The Strongman Challenge 2011 draws near!

With just less than 2 weeks left to The Strongman Challenge 2011’s Preliminaries on the 20th of February, the guys from SG Titans have really been training hard and well. And i would like to wish them the best of form and technique come the day. Remember guys, “Train the way you fight. And Fight the way you train.”. 😉

Ladies, if you can’t get enough of muscled machined men hard at work toiling in their sweat OR you guys, who feel that the weights in the gym are beginning to feel like your water bottles, do drop by Basic Rescue Training Centre (BRTC) (@ 91 Jalan Bahar, Singapore 649735) for the Prelims for some hardcore beefcake action! And yeah, give support Singapore’s very own Strongmen at the same time too! Viva La Oranje!

Need more info? Read: https://whywerunn.wordpress.com/2011/01/17/the-strongman-challenge-2011/