Musclemen display power and skills at RM Beast Mode Powerlifting Championship
Jan 28, 2019
Their performance impressed American powerlifting Coach Terry Hoey who flew in to tip the participants.
Musclemen displayed power and strength as the RM Beast Mode Powerlifting and cross fit championship raged on at the Satellite Gym in Kisaasi on Saturday.
The first of its kind, the one-day event attracted over 30 participants who competed in the bench press, squats and dead lifts. The event was a qualifier to the annual Arnold Classic to be held in Ohio, USA; February 28-March 3.
Their performance impressed American powerlifting Coach Terry Hoey who flew in to tip the participants.
"The guys did phenomenally very well. There was a very good turnout and the competitors would do well anywhere. It's is also a good start building a good Paralympic program and I just want to thank all those who made this happen," Terry said.
"There are some youngsters who need to improve on their technique; it requires a lot of practice. Many guys and the girls did very well and they can be competitive at the world stage," Terry noted.
Outstanding power lifters on the day included Muzamir Bukenya who topped the 60-66kgs category. Bukenya lifted a total of 480kgs, having bench pressed 95kg, squatted 180 and bench pressed 205kgs. Fahad Tamale and Edward Kabugo were second and third respectively with 430 and 480kgs.
Mike Ssebaale attempts lifting 240kgs during the RM powerlifting championships at the Satellite gym in Kisaasi, January 26, 2019. PHOTO: Michael Nsubuga
Mike Ssebaale was the star in the 73-77kgs category after he made 250kgs in the dead lift for a total of 630kgs. He benched 140 and squatted 250.
Sam Ssengo, Deo Ssewankambo, Joel Bakanzewa and Juddy Alberto in the ladies category where the other outstanding lifters on the day with total lifts of 480, 500, 650 and 335kgs respectively in their respective categories.
In cross fit Derrick Mwanje was again the best beating Joel Kayiza and Daniel Kalungi while Mohamed Nigo was the best in the Paralympics category with a total lift of 135kgs.
Results Top 3
60-66kgs Bench Squat Dead lift Total
Muzamir Bukenya 95 180 205 480
Fahad Tamale 120 150 170 440
Edward Kabugo 110 140 180 430
67-72kgs
David Mukisa 100 175 210 485
73-77kgs
Mike Ssebaale 140 240 250 630
Everest Kamugisha 110 120 190 420
Joel Opio Papi 80 155 180 415
78-83kgs
Sam Ssengo 125 160 195 480
Joseph Kayiira 95 175 200 470
Aaron David 90 125 150 365
84-94kgs
Deo Ssewankambo 100 185 215 500
Erisa Mpagi 115 150 200 465
Charles Kirumira 140 130 200 440
95-100kgs
Joel Bakanzewa 130 240 280 650
Robert Kalema 130 200 240 570
Patrick Muyomba 120 180 240 540
Women 78-83
Juddy Alberto 50 125 160 335
Safina Namutebi 70 130 110 310
Angela Nanyonjo 60 80 140 280