Powerlifting in the RM

[Seags98]

I’ve been into powerlifting for about 2/3 years and it’s something I genuinely enjoy but for obvious reasons I’ve had to tone it down to fit around my current aspirations, work and my training plan so it leaves little time for it.

Getting to the point, is there a powerlifting team in the Corps and if so what level do they compete at?

 

[Kangarooj]

I’ve been into powerlifting for about 2/3 years and it’s something I genuinely enjoy but for obvious reasons I’ve had to tone it down to fit around my current aspirations, work and my training plan so it leaves little time for it.

Getting to the point, is there a powerlifting team in the Corps and if so what level do they compete at?

Correct me if im wrong, I think I was told in the past that the military can sponsor you to compete in a sport up to Olympic level?
I don’t know if they SPONSOR you, but I heard somewhere there is an opportunity to compete in sport at very high levels. As for there being an actual powerlifting team in the corps, I personally have no idea.

 

[Seags98]

Correct me if I'm wrong, I think I was told in the past that the military can sponsor you to compete in a sport up to Olympic level?
I don’t know if they SPONSOR you, but I heard somewhere there is an opportunity to compete in sport at very high levels. As for there being an actual powerlifting team in the corps, I personally have no idea.

Yeah I heard that, think there was a bootie in the Rio Olympics back in March, not sure what it was for though.

 

[wellmemedmyboy]

You can do almost ANY sport in the military, just tell your CoC then it is up to your skill and prowess to reach high levels with it

 

[Seags98]

You can do almost ANY sport in the military, just tell your CoC then it is up to your skill and prowess to reach high levels with it

Just the answer I was looking for, cheers.

 

[DhobiWanKenobi]

I’m not sure if there’s a powerlifting team in the RM, maybe the RN. However there is a lot of it going on at unit level. Seen a few powerlifting competitions at a couple of units.

 

[Chelonian]

Correct me if I'm wrong, I think I was told in the past that the military can sponsor you to compete in a sport up to Olympic level?

If you're very skilled at a niche, minority sport and the MoD sees an opportunity for positive publicity there is a reasonable probability that it will support specific training in exchange for cashing in on the reflected glory associated with high profile medal wins. The downside—arguably—is that one's PERSEC is binned.

 

[cc1]

I can confirm there is a Navy Powerlifting team. One of my oppos is the British Powerlifting champion and simultaneously a Bootneck chef.

 

[arny01]

One of my oppos is the British Powerlifting champion and simultaneously a Bootneck chef.

Best not complain about the burnt food then??

 

[wellmemedmyboy]

Best not complain about the burnt food then??

Stay skinny and running, then he can't catch up when you run away!

 

[Chelonian]

Stay skinny and running, then he can't catch up when you run away!

You might be overlooking their renowned talent for hurling a serving ladle.

 

[DhobiWanKenobi]

 

[Illustrious]

I could lift 260kg... not together, but definitely like 15kg at a time. Dude is a beast! Still fancy my chances of running away mind, should the time come.

 

[cc1]

There he is

Absolute beast and a gentleman to boot.

 

[Williamosaurus]

If anyone were to fire a ballistic missile at us theres no need to worry as im absolutely certain this fine specimen will simply catch it and throw it back.