19 women, heavy weights and heavy hearts!

JUST STRONG ALL WOMEN’S POWERLIFTING COMPETITION

Sunday 10th December at Strength and Fitness Australia in Hawthorn, 19 women stepped onto the platform competing in the first all Women’s PA sanctioned Powerlifting Competition.

Bringing a team of 4, Barbell Babes Brigade were honoured to be co-hosting this inaugural event.

Our Team consisted of the following:

Kris Pearton
Brochelle Higgins
Naomi Gulinello
Rochene Higginson

Lets take a look at how our ladies performed.

Kris had an incredible day taking out gold in the 84+kg weight class. Kris competed on the IPF stage for the first time and proved that age is no barrier. At 45 years young Kris has had huge success this year. Losing over 10kg, stronger than ever, significant technique improvements and completely injury free, we are all so proud and inspired by what “Aunty” has achieved.

KRIS RESULTS 7/9 lifts

SQUAT
Attempt 1: 120kg successful
Attempt 2: 127.5kg missed lift based on depth
Attempt 3: 127.5kg successful (Personal Best)

BENCH PRESS
Attempt 1: 72.5kg successful
Attempt 2: 77.5kg successful
Attempt 3: 80kg successful (Personal Best)

DEADLIFT
Attempt 1: 135kg successful
Attempt 2: 147.5kg successful
Attempt 3: 162.5kg successful (Personal Best)

Stepping onto the platform for the first time, Brochelle delivered a beautiful package and took out silver in the 84+kg weight class. Bro came to BBB to focus on rehab work for her previous back injury. Perseverance and passion has Bro injury free and stronger than ever. Bro has so much more left in the tank and we are excited to see what 2018 brings for this strong babe!

BROCHELLE RESULTS 8/9 lifts

SQUAT
Attempt 1: 120kg successful
Attempt 2: 125kg missed lift based on depth
Attempt 3: 125kg successful (Personal Best)

BENCH PRESS
Attempt 1: 57.5kg successful
Attempt 2: 60kg successful
Attempt 3: 62.5kg successful (Personal Best)

DEADLIFT
Attempt 1: 122.5kg successful
Attempt 2: 130kg successful
Attempt 3: 135kg successful (Personal Best)

Coach Naomi, fondly referred to as “The Demon” also competed for the first time. Lifting in the under 72kg weight class, Naomi fought hard for her final deadlift and left nothing behind. Finishing with a silver medal, Naomi is itching to do it again!

NAOMI RESULTS 7/9 lifts

SQUAT
Attempt 1: 107.5kg successful
Attempt 2: 117.5kg successful
Attempt 3: 125kg successful

BENCH PRESS
Attempt 1: 50kg successful
Attempt 2: 55kg successful (Personal Best)
Attempt 3: 57.5kg not successful

DEADLIFT
Attempt 1: 125kg successful
Attempt 2: 132.5kg successful (Personal Best)
Attempt 3: 137.5kg not successful

Lastly, Coach Rochene stepped onto the platform for the first time in 1.5 years since giving birth. Ro has been competing since 2014 and was incredibly excited to step back into the sport she loves so much. Although none of her lifts were personal bests, Ro took out the silver medal and is back up to 90% of her pre pregnancy strength since giving birth.

ROCHENE RESULTS 9/9 lifts

SQUAT
Attempt 1: 95kg successful
Attempt 2: 100kg successful
Attempt 3: 105kg successful

BENCH PRESS
Attempt 1: 50kg successful
Attempt 2: 52.5kg successful
Attempt 3: 55kg successful

DEADLIFT
Attempt 1: 125kg successful
Attempt 2: 132.5kg successful
Attempt 3: 140kg successful

Our ladies were an absolute inspiration to watch. To have our squad in the crowd, cheering, dancing and sending their love to our lifters was something so special. Regardless of what our ladies lifted, they all had such a positive and empowering experience and are all ready to compete again!

Team BBB Powerlifting will be back in 2018!

To join our team contact us below

Barbell Babes Brigade

#JUSTSTRONG