Who's the strongest?
We are, after all a strength gym! We run competitions regularly and have gym records, when will your name be on the list? Who is the strongest in the Kingaroy, who is the strongest in the South Burnett?
Kingaroy Gym Grip Challenge
September 2024
Using a medical grip Strength Tester
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Ladies Class:
Tie at 42kg's of Grip Power
Tanja Golubyatkin and Haley Brown
Men's Class:
1st: Paul Hovey at 74kg's
2nd: Billy Poole at 73kg's
It's worth mentioning - Billy is insanely strong- at 18 years old and 80kg - he was only beaten by 1kg - Paul is 120kg and Strong with hands like bricks
Kingaroy Ladies Powerlifting Comp
December 2024
Full Powerlifting meet to Australian Powerlifting League rules
1st - Alison Huntley: Squat: 90kg Bench Press: 60kg Deadlift:105kg Total: 255kg
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2nd - Haley Brown: Squat: 85kg Bench Press: 50kg Deadlift: 100kg Total: 235kg
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​3rd – Tanja Golubyatkin: Squat: 70kg Bench Press: 40kg Deadlift: 105kg Total: 215kg
Under 18's Kingaroy Powerlifting Comp
December 2024
Full Powerlifting meet to Australian Powerlifting League rules
1st – James Salmon: Age 17 - 90.5kg
Squat: 150kg Bench Press: 90kg Deadlift:170kg Total: 410kg
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2nd - Harvey: Age 17 – 74.2kg
Squat: 140kg Bench Press: 90kg Deadlift: 150kg Total: 380kg
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​3rd – Jesiah: Age 17 – 79.7kg
Squat: 110kg Bench Press: 80kg Deadlift: 150kg Total: 340kg
Gym Records
Some cool feats of strength at the gym
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Billy Poole - July 2024
4 reps of 180kg Squat at 80kg and 18 years old!
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Lawry Poole - October 2024 (55 years old!)
200kg Bench Press
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Daniel Poole - December 2024
180kg Bench Press
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Tanja Golubyatkin - December 2024
110kg Deadlift at 65kg
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Chris Morton - March 2025
170kg Bench Press
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Tanja Golubyatkin - December 2024
110kg Deadlift at 65kg
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Paul Hovey - Febuary 2025
250kg Deadlift
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Ethan Forbes - October 2025
635kg powerlifting total in a mock powerlifting meet to APL standards on APL certified equipment, bars and plates at just 19 years old
250kg Squat
145kg Bench Press
240kg Deadlift
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Ethan Forbes - October 2025
250kg deadlift
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