Physio Strength Coach

02/03/2026

Franklins Strongest 2026 - Ray

Rays second comp of the year already, placing 2/3. A massive highlight at this competition would be his 380kg Deadlift! Huge milestone on the road to 400kg without a suit.

An impressive performance with:
- 110/130kg steeplechase
- 110kg sandbag to shoulder
- 180kg Viking press
- 380kg deadlift
- 100/110/120/130/140kg sandbag loading

Well done Mike! Solid performance!

02/03/2026

Franklins Strongest 2026 - Mike

Mike stepped up from U90 to U105 for Franklins last year, and this year, he stepped up to the Opens! Placing 3/3 overall

An impressive performance with:
- 110/130kg steeplechase
- 110kg sandbag to shoulder
- 160kg Viking press
- 260kg deadlift
- 100/110/120/130/140kg sandbag loading

Well done Mike! Solid performance!

02/03/2026

Franklins Strongest 2026

First competition of the year and I am very happy with how it went. The big goal for 2026, starting with this competition, was to get U90 without an aggressive water cut! and that I did.

No aggressive carbohydrates restriction, no celebrations with good food missed, everything in moderation. I definitely cleaned up the last two weeks prior to ensure I wasn’t holding any unnecessary gut bulk, however I kept carbohydrate in, and fluid high, all the way to the end.

Honestly, I am so happy to be under 100kg, I have not weighed U90 since I was 16 🤣 it’s been great, I’m able to do activities with Pearl, like bouldering, I have more energy and a clearer head. 😎

Now, in terms of competition performance, that was great too, I exceeded all of my training best, and placed 4/6 in a good competitive line up. It was great to be back amongst it, and I really felt in my element.

Onto the next one!

Slides:
220kg Deadlift
120kg Viking Press
Steeplechase 90/110kg
Sandbag Loading 80/90/100/110/120kg
FYTTW Team
88.7kg bodyweight at weigh-in
Bouldering with Pearl

11/02/2026

AUT Celebration of Māori Graduation 🎓
Faculty of Health & Environmental Sciences

11/02/2026

31/01/2026

120kg Log for Lini 🔥

powerlifting

16/01/2026

Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy)
Honours (1st Class) 🥇🏆
Grateful to receive recognition for best Sports & Exercise Research and best overall Physiotherapy Research.

The path here wasn’t straightforward. In 2019, I experienced a moderate TBI and struggled with memory, confusion, and everyday tasks. Life felt uncertain, but one goal remained steady, a dream I’d shared many times with Liezel: to study physiotherapy.

What followed was a reset. Starting again, choosing meaning over comfort, and committing to steady progress. Recovery became gradual and consistent, brick by brick, just like strength training.

With the support of my wife, parents, and mentors, I started in 2020 with one paper at a time. In 2022, I was accepted into physiotherapy and continued to take things week by week.

Alongside study, I continued coaching, travelling with athletes, my own training, and showing up for family. It wasn’t perfect or easy, but it was meaningful.

Sharing this not as a highlight reel, but as a reminder of what’s possible with patience, consistency, and strong support.

Grateful for the journey and what’s still to come.

📸 Liezel Lambert
Daniel Lambert

10/01/2026

I crossed the finish line, but I didn’t run this race alone!

07/01/2026

Athlete Progress - 2025

Ray took on just about every strongman competition available in New Zealand in 2025 ... and from what I’ve heard, the goal is to hit all of them in 2026.

He wrapped up the year with an impressive run of results:

1st - Te Puke
1st - Tauranga
3rd - Franklins
1st - West Auckland
3rd - Waikatos
1st - Easter Show
4th - Pacific’s (International)
3rd - Upper North Island Log & Deadlift
5th - NZSM(despite missing one event due to injury)
2nd - South Auckland’s
2nd - LDS Christchurch

Along the way, he also clocked some big PBs, including a 370kg deadlift and a 155kg log.

Plenty to be excited about heading into 2026 💪

07/01/2026

Athlete Progress - 2025

Lorenzo “Juggernaut”
2025 was a massive year for Lorenzo, across local and international stages, he showed up, performed, and cemented himself as one of the most dominant strength athletes around.

Competition Results - 2025

Waikato Strongest: 🥈
Natural Strongest Man - Australia 2025 (International): 🥇
Pacific Strongest 2025 (International): 🥈
Maxout Madness 2025: 🥇
Upper North Island Log & Deadlift 2025: 🥇
South Auckland Strongest 2025: 🥉
Natural NZSM 2025: 🥉

PBs - 2025

210kg stone - Natural World Record
150kg stone x 10 reps, one motion (1 min)
100kg strict press x 16 reps
155kg strict log press x 1 rep
160kg viper log x 1 rep
170kg log push press
305kg squat x 5 reps
325kg squat x 1 rep
200kg bench press x 3 reps
380kg axle 14” deadlift x 1 rep
310kg deadlift x 6 reps
320kg deadlift x 5 reps
260 kg deadlift x 12 reps (1 min)

From world records to podium finishes, Lorenzo continues to set the standard, not just in performance, but in consistency and work ethic.

Big things ahead 💪