Ruthless Barbell Club

RBC GRIND & GLORY - NOVICE POWERLIFTING MEET 🔥🔥🔥

ENTIRES ARE OPEN at ruthlessbarbellclub.com

Event Date: 28/11/26
Location: Ruthless Barbell Club

Novice:
Limited to 1st, 2nd and 3rd time competitors Only.
- Sleeves or Bare Knees Only.
- Powerlifting Suit not required - TShirt & Shorts Acceptable.

Equipment:
Squats: Hansu Combo Rack & Power Bar.
Bench: Hansu Combo Rack & Power Bar.
Deadlift: Solid Strength Power

The Lore of the Coveted Moccasins ⚔️⚔️⚔️

There are trophies. There are medals. There are records.

And then there are the Moccasins.

Their origins are humble. Their prestige is not.

In 2023, it was decreed that the coveted Moccasins would be put on the line. But possession meant far more than a comfortable pair of slippers.

He who holds the Moccasins holds the Master Bedroom.
He who holds the Moccasins wears the Fur Bathrobe.
He who holds the Moccasins holds the glory.

At Viking Cup 2023, chonklifts and Mike Jones met in the first great battle for ownership.

The contest came down to the deadlift.

Sean called 290kg for his second attempt.

He missed.

With the Moccasins slipping from his grasp, retreat was not an option. He loaded 295kg for his third.

Five more kilos. One final pull.

Good lift.

By just 2.5kg on total, Sean defeated Mike and became the first champion of the Moccasins.

The Master Bedroom was his.

The Fur Bathrobe was his.

The Moccasins were firmly wrapped around his cloven hooves.

The reclamation:

One year later, at Viking Cup 2024, the Moccasins were once again placed on the line.

Sean returned as defending holder.

Mike returned for what had been taken from him.

This time, the battle ended differently.

Mike claimed the Moccasins.

And from that day until now, they have remained at his bedside.

The Master Bedroom.

The Bathrobe.

The Respect.

All defended.

A New Challenge:

Now, once again, the time has come.

But there will be no true head to head battle this weekend.

Mike has already entered the arena.

In April, he reset the bar.

So Sean does not simply need to win a competition.

He must chase down a number already carved into annals of history.

To reclaim what was once his, Sean must add at least 28kg to his competition PB total.

Twenty eight kilograms stand between him and the Master Bedroom.

Twenty eight kilograms stand between him and the Fur Bathrobe.

Twenty eight kilograms stand between him and the most prestigious footwear in powerlifting.

Sean is not defending them anymore.

He is coming to steal them back.

And Mike?

Mike is waiting.

THE MOCASSINS ARE ON THE LINE THIS WEKEEND AT FORTRESS GYM

RBC GRIND & GLORY - NOVICE POWERLIFTING MEET 🔥🔥🔥

ENTIRES OPEN 28/08/26

Event Date: 28/11/26
Location: Ruthless Barbell Club

Novice:
Limited to 1st, 2nd and 3rd time competitors Only.
- Sleeves or Bare Knees Only.
- Powerlifting Suit not required - TShirt & Shorts Acceptable.

Equipment:
Squats: Hansu Combo Rack & Power Bar.
Bench: Hansu Combo Rack & Power Bar.
Deadlift: Solid Strength Power Bar.

NZPU Sub-Zerow II:

Deborah: -110 Open Sleeves DT
S: 72.5 (7.5kg PB)
B: 47.5 ( = PB)
D: 105 (2.5kg PB)
T: 225 (10kg PB)
8/9 Attempts Made

Great day on the platform, adding 10kg to her total since March. First comp on a squat bar proved to be no issue at all with a massive PB. Huge thanks to Paul Tootill for handling on the day.

NZPU Chalk & Chaos Recap:

Cam Hunter : -67.5 Open Sleeves DT
Coached By chonklifts
S: 112.5 (7.5kg PB)
B: 55 (2.5kg PB)
D: 130
T: 297.5 (12.5kg PB)
8/9 Attempts Made

teresaharrington : -82.5 Open Sleeves DT
Coached By chonklifts
S: 162.5 (= PB)
B: 117.5 (NZ Record)
D: 165
T: 445
9/9 Attempts Made

Queenie : -90 Open Sleeves DT
S: 137.5 (5kg PB)
B: 75
D: 160 (5kg PB)
T: 372.5 (7.5kg PB)
9/9 Attempts Made

Brianna Longstaff : -100 Open Sleeves DT
S: 182.5
B: 95
D: 202.5
T: 480
9/9 Attempts Made

Tom Rudolph : -100 Open Sleeves DT
S: 227.5
B: 152.5 (=PB)
D: 237.5
T: 617.5
7/9 Attempts Made

Chris : -100 M1 Sleeves
S: 225 (15.5kg Sleeved PB)(NZ Record)
B: 150.5 (NZ Record)
D: 227.5 (14.5kg PB)
T: 603 (40.5kg All Time PB)
8/9 Attempts Made

Ryan Hennessy : -100 M1 Sleeves
S: 212.5 (7.5kg PB)
B: 147.5 (5kg PB)
D: 260 (7.5kg PB)(NZ Record)
T: 620 (20kg PB)(NZ Record)
9/9 Attempts Made

Matthew Shelley : -110 Open Sleeves
S: 225 (10kg Sleeved PB)
B: 165
D: 280
T: 670 (2.5kg Sleeved PB)
8/9 Attempts Made

45.5kg Squat PB
7.5kg Bench PB
27kg Deadlift PB
83kg Total PB
5 NZ Records
67/72 Attempts Made (93%)

Huge thanks to Sage Venter , Carla Ross and Ben Ericksen for working the warmup room for the team.

Chalk & Chaos Novice Recap:

Terence: (First Competition)
S: 67.5
B: 50
D: 122.5
T: 240
9/9 Attempts Made

Mike Land : (First Competition)
Coached By chonklifts
S: 137.5
B: 102.5
D: 200
T: 440
8/9 Attempts Made

Kris Garmonsway : (First Competition)
S: 167.5
B: 100
D: 200
T: 467.5
8/9 Attempts Made

Julia Gell :
Coached By chonklifts
S: 110 (10kg PB)
B: 47.5
D: 130 (7.5kg PB)
T: 287.5 (12.5kg PB)
8/9 Attempts Made

Hayley :
Coached By chonklifts
S: 107.5 (27.5kg PB)
B: 55 (5kg PB)
D: 132.5 (12.5kg PB)
T: 295 (45kg PB)
7/9 Attempts Made

37.5kg Squat PB
5kg Bench PB
20kg Deadlift PB
57.5kg Total PB
40/45 Attempts Made (89%)

Massive thanks to Brad Whitehead working the warmup room for the Team.

NZPU CHALK & CHAOS FULL RESULTS 🔥🔥🔥

All Sanctioned Results Will Be Live On OpenPowerlifting Soon.

NZPU Matariki Maxout 2 Recap:

: -100 M1 Sleeves DT
S: 165 (NZ Record)
B: 70
D: 177.5 (2.5kg PB)(NZ Record)
T: 412.5 (NZ Record)
9/9 Attempts Made

A great well rounded performance from Maria for our first competition together putting up her second best total ever, a PB deadlift and pushing 3 new NZPU records.

WBOP Full Boar Cup:

: 84+ M3 Bench Only
B: 85.5 (3kg PB)(WBOP Record)
3/3 Attempts Made

Great performance on the platform for Paia in our second competition together. Awesome ex*****on making the 3rd attempt look like an opener which is exciting for Bench Nationals coming up.