Bulky Boy Blog. Its all about "THE ROLL"

HIGA's photo shoot with "NW Fitness Magazine"

2012-02-03T13:18:00.000-08:00

Ryan Riess & Allen Velasco (owners of Imperial CrossFit), Jeremy Williams of NW Fitness Magazine & HIGA MONSTER after today's photo shoot at Imperial CrossFit.

The magazine will launch on March 1, 2012 so make sure to pickup a copy!

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA MONSTER trys the "Grace" strongman WOD

2012-02-01T15:07:00.000-08:00

One of the HARDEST things I have ever done for a workout. For real.

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Squat workout with HIGA MONSTER 1/30/12

2012-01-30T22:30:00.000-08:00

26 days until I battle Ben Seath here in Seattle, WA.

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA MONSTER strongman demo & talk at Glacier Park Elementary (Maple Valley, WA)

2012-01-27T17:05:00.000-08:00

Truly an honor to speak in front of all these kids today! Thanks again Principal Thomas!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"Imperial Classic" video by BelieveMedia!

2012-01-27T13:30:00.000-08:00

Seattle Animal Barbell Club is tomorrow at "Locals Gym" (Lynwood, WA)

2012-01-27T07:13:00.000-08:00

The HIGA MONSTER & Ben Seath will be in Lynwood tomorrow lifting MASSIVE amounts of weight!

Come by if you are in the Lynwood, WA area tomorrow and join the Seattle Animals as we throw down at Locals Gym from Noon-2pm.

Locals Gym

2031 196th ST SW B-101&102

Lynnwood WA 98036

Website: http://www.localsgym.com/

A big "mahalo" to the gym owner Jesse Ward and Justin Randal for inviting us to workout at their awesome facility!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Strongman demo at Glacier Park Elementary by HIGA MONSTER tomorrow 1/27/12

2012-01-26T07:36:00.000-08:00

Principal Christopher Thomas & HIGA MONSTER.

Tomorrow morning at 9:15am, I will be doing a strongman exhibition at a local elementary school for grades 1-4 as part of their "Habit of Mind" assembly.

The assembly honors students with Habit of Mind ribbons. This month's Habit of Mind is "Risk taking" and they will present ribbons to some students who have shown that trait.

It is truly an honor for me to do this for our local community but it is especially special because this is my daughter Kaiea's school and she will be in the audience with her classmates!

Aloha,
Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Finally got the trophies for the "Imperial Classic"

2012-01-25T13:04:00.000-08:00

Coach Allen Velasco & HIGA MONSTER with the 1st place plaques.

A close up of one of the plaques. Engraved walnut wood!

A big "mahalo" to my neighbor Brian Ward who picked these plaques up for me despite the foul winter weather we have had in the Seattle area.

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Photos from the "Imperial Classic" by Jim Wallingford Photography!

2012-01-22T08:44:00.000-08:00

Lightweight Men's winner Laurion Burchal getting psyched before the Log Press.

Check out the awesome pictures from Jim Wallingford Photography! There are 759 shots that he took at the 2012 "Imperial Classic". Thank you Jim for your support! Your camera work is second to none!

http://www.jimwallingford.com/Events/Strongmen-Contests

Here are the final placings and scores...

Lightweight women

1. Aly Pedersen 16.5 points

2. Kristin Wilson 14.5 points

3. Katie Inserra 12.5 points

4. Marianne Jackson 10.5 points

5. Leticia Swanson 3 points

Heavyweight women

1. Annie Malone 7 points

2. Sally Lockhart 4 points

Lightweight men

1. Laurion Burchal 53 points

2. "SARGE" John Allen 49 points

3. Ben Dickmeyer 42.5 points

4. Vernon Hall 41 points

5. Andrew Cordaro 40 points

6. James Alexander 39 points

7. Karl Johnson 34.5 points

8. David Van Skike 32 points

9. Jose Chavez 28.5 points

10. Brian Cobb 23 points (higher placing because he finished Prowler/Sled drag)

11. Phil Phuong 23 points

12. Max Broburg 21 points

13. Sean Pilutik 19.5 points

14. Riley Hazard 9 points

15. Kristyn Whisman 7 points

Heavyweight men

1. Mike Reed 15.5 points

2. Nate Bolling 14 points

3. Evan Herling 13.5 points

4. Timothy Arrowood 8 points

5. Jaosh Peko 6 points

"The Imperial Classic"

2012-01-21T20:39:00.000-08:00

HIGA MONSTER, Allen Velasco, Ryan Riess, Kristyn Whisman & Zack McCarley.

"RISE ABOVE" with Imperial CrossFit cause we produce some good athletes here.

Our friend Louie Floresca was the MC but had to keep warm by the heater.

Ryan Riess and Tim Nagy.

HIGA MONSTER & Shannon Gill. She hooked my competitors up with some free protein drinks and other sample workout products. Thanks alot girl for hooking us up!

Raj Abafo won himself a HIGA MONSTER signature series shirt by doing "Last man standing Burpees" and did over 100 of them! He said he will not do Burpees for the rest of the year! LOL

Annie Bui won herself a shirt too by doing 225 burpees in the fastest time! Ridiculous!

Mahalo to Bulky Boy for providing the t-shirts for our contestants!

I will post more pictures soon from Jim Wallingford Photography as soon as I get them. Thank you so much Bulky Boy for letting us rock your clothing at this inaugural contest!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Seattle SNOW-MARGEDDON

2012-01-18T13:41:00.000-08:00

Lots of snow fell on Western Washington today! HIGA had to bundle up!

My neighbor's daughters made this snowman & topped it off with da Bulky Boy trucker hat!

Kids had no school today, so a Sledding session was in!

The "Imperial Classic" is this Saturday 1/21/2012

2012-01-15T10:11:00.000-08:00

The HIGA MONSTER is proud to present the first "Imperial Classic" contest at Imperial CrossFit this upcoming Saturday 1/21/12.

My training partner and fellow Bulky Boy strongman athlete Kristyn Whisman came up with the idea for us to put together a contest that combines Strongman & CrossFit and to host it in our gym during the month of January. January is usually a month where no contests are going on, and the rest is history.

We have 30 competitors signed up! All of them will be wearing the Bulky Boy "Torn" shirt during the entire contest.

Events are Log clean & press for reps, Bodyweight hang for time, Atlas stone over a bar for reps and finally a Prowler push/Sled drag medley.

Come by if you are in the area. Admission is FREE!

Imperial CrossFit

702 W. Meeker St

Kent, WA 98032

Jim Wallingford Photography will be on site snapping pictures of the contest and BelieveMedia will be videotaping the contest.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"One-two, one-two..." workout with HIGA MONSTER & Travis Munnell 1/2/12

2012-01-02T17:11:00.000-08:00

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"Mana Barbell" opens in Honolulu, Hawai'i

2012-01-01T17:46:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to everyone on the Bulky Boy Blog!

HIGA MONSTER

The last workout of 2011 with HIGA MONSTER and "MANA BARBELL" (Honolulu, HI)

2011-12-31T20:04:00.000-08:00

I was fortunate to be invited to the blessing of "Mana Barbell"in Honolulu today.

Larry Wassman, HIGA MONSTER & Kamuela Wassman.

3 of the 5 owners Jon Bareng, Darren Matsumoto & Justin Pascual.

A big mahalo to Mana Barbell for letting me workout with them today! Best of luck to you all because you guys have a solid squad of Powerlifters that support each other! It was an honor to be a part of your gym's blessing today!

Happy New Year!

HIGA MONSTER Bulky Boy strongman team

Pa'ina at Bryce's house w/HIGA MONSTER (Ewa Beach, HI)

2011-12-31T00:47:00.000-08:00

Stopped by braddah Bryce Takaki's house tonight to watch the UFC with my friends, Jessie Yokoyama, Bryce & Joe Gulisao.

Then Bryce busted out his HIGA MONSTER signature series shirt he bought on Black Friday while Joe imitated "American Gothic" with da Garden Weasel. LMAO

Always good to see my boys from Hilo! Happy New Year to you all!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA MONSTER working out in Hawaii at "THE BLOCH" 12/28/11

2011-12-29T03:01:00.000-08:00

Mahalos to Calen, Al Fritz and Renny for letting me workout with them today at Pearl Harbor!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Video of the "Seattle Animal Barbell Club" 12/17/2011

2011-12-17T17:55:00.000-08:00

2011 ends with a BANG! Thanks to all the "Seattle Animals" that showed up today for our workout!

HIGA MONSTER Bulky Boy strongman team

Pics from the "Seattle Animal Barbell Club" (Tacoma, WA)

2011-12-17T14:25:00.000-08:00

I got to meet this uso Sei at the workout today.

Ben Seath, Zack McCarley and Stan Efferding.

HIGA MONSTER and Shannon Gill.

Stan Efferding & Gabe Moen.

Tim Nagy grindin on some Subway sandwiches that Stan had for us to eat after.

The biggest turnout for a Seattle ABC that I have ever seen! Thanks to everyone that showed for the 1st anniversary celebration of "Flex Wheeler Fitness" in Tacoma, WA.

Aloha,

HIGA MONSTER Bulky Boy strongman team

The last "Seattle Animal Barbell Club" of 2011 is tomorrow Dec. 17th!

2011-12-16T11:35:00.000-08:00

HIGA MONSTER and the Seattle Animals are ready for tomorrow!

Where:

"Flex Wheeler Fitness"
10719 A Street South
Tacoma, Wa. 98444 (253) 539-FLEX

11am-1pm Pacific standard time

I am looking forward to closing out 2011 with a "bang" by hooking up with my friends and lift some serious weights. Come by if you live near the Tacoma area to workout with us and eat some BBQ afterwards!

We are celebrating the gym's 1 year anniversary with a huge workout and meal.

Aloha,

HIGA MONSTER Bulky Boy strongman team

Wishing my friend Lotus a speedy recovery!

2011-12-11T19:22:00.000-08:00

The HIGA MONSTER family visited my 3 year old friend Lotus at Children's Hospital today. Lotus is a HUGE fan of the Bulky Boy Blog!

We filmed this video to help cheer her up when she was admitted to Children's Hospital. Get well baby girl!
HIGA MONSTER

Saturday morning workout 12/10/11

2011-12-10T21:48:00.000-08:00

Big ups to Casey Lafkas who worked till 11pm the night prior and showed up to workout with us at 7am sharp!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Belated birthday party for HIGA MONSTER at "Elysian Fields"

2011-12-09T06:56:00.000-08:00

Me & my cousin Sarah share the same birthday of 12/6.

My wife Michelle organized this get together. Thanks babe!

Our daughters were grubbing on the Truffle Fries!

My friends Betsy, Scott and Bill. Betsy is hogging all the Truffle Fries! LOL

Karla, Chris, Karyn and HIGA.

Danielle, my mother in law Eloise, Fitzy and Rebekah.

A hilarious gift from Betsy & Lee for my bathroom reading! LMAO

My boy Shawn and sistah Louie.

Me and Georgia.

Me and my "Podahgee friend" Valerie. LOL

My sisters Chiemi & Odessa and brother in law Kaena.

A big "mahalo" to my wife for putting this gathering together and for all of my family & friends that were able to come by and have a pint or two. It was a great time!

Aloha,

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER attacks the "Samurai Noodle Big Eater Contest"

2011-12-06T04:13:00.000-08:00

Bulky Boy representing for all the eating champions! HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER breaks the record at the Samurai Noodle "Big Eater Contest"

2011-12-05T22:04:00.000-08:00

Bulky Boy wins! Snapped a pic with my gracious hostess & chef. Thanks guys!

Thats what its all about! Video of my conquest will be up soon! HIGA MONSTER

Video of HIGA MONSTER competing at the "USAPL Fife Holiday Classic" (Fife, WA)

2011-12-04T08:43:00.000-08:00

Mahalo Bulky Boy for your support!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA MONSTER wins the "Fife Power Company USAPL Holiday Classic"

2011-12-03T23:43:00.000-08:00

Ken Ralston, Caleb Ralston, Zack McCarley, HIGA & Ali McWeeney.

Zack with a side chest pose, Tim Nagy and HIGA MONSTER.

Burying a 710.7 lbs squat for a new Washington state record!

Kaiea and Louie rocking the HIGA MONSTER shirts in the audience!

My friends from Animal Pak came to support me, Eddie & Chris.

Casey from Trapper's Sushi came to the contest to cheer me on. Thanks bro!

I was wearing the Bulky Boy beach towel to help keep me warm in b/w attempts.

My first 2 awards that I won from tonight...

But this is the BEST award of them all! Raw baby! No suits or knee wraps!

I ended up squatting 710.7 lbs, bench pressing 429.7 lbs and deadlifting 727.5 lbs for a total of 1867.9 lbs. I broke 3 Washington state records in the squat, deadlift and the total for my weight class.

Not bad for a 40 year old BULKY BOY. LOL

"Mahalo nui loa" to my wife Michelle & daughters Kaiea and Kalani, my mother in law Eloise, Louie Floresca, Allen Velasco of Imperial CrossFit, PJ Couvillion, Jaysin Reyna & Casey from Trapper's Sushi, Tim Nagy, Ken & Caleb Ralston of BelieveMedia, Kristyn Whisman, Pete Marcoff, Zack McCarley, Eddie McLaughlin and Chris Gumm for driving all the way to Fife to cheer me on and sit all that time at a Powerlifting meet.

And especially to my Animal Pak brother, 21 year old Ben Seath for lighting a fire under my ass so that I could break 3 of his Washington state records in the Raw Division. "NEXT!"

Aloha,

HIGA MONSTER

2011-11-22T21:32:00.000-08:00

Check out this awesome photo by Jim Wallingford photography! Thank you Jim!

HIGA MONSTER

Pictures from the "NW Bodybuilding Championships" (Shelton, WA)

2011-11-20T19:29:00.000-08:00

Brian Perry on the left, and Jim Wallingford rockin the HIGA MONSTER shirt all day at this contest!

Kaiea and Ben Seath.

My neighbor Jeremy Lambert was there at the show too.

Ben Seath's training partner, Robbie Chicano, placed 4th overall in his first contest!

Ben Seath showing his BULKY BOY stomach with Robbie Chicano.

Me and Roger Baker having some low calorie "Protein shakes" in the hotel lobby.

HIGA MONSTER strongman exhibition at the "FitStop 24 Northwest Bodybuilding Championships" (Shelton, WA)

2011-11-20T18:47:00.000-08:00

Big thanks to Ben Seath for filming this video for me last night. The venue was awesome!

HIGA MONSTER

Strongwoman Kristyn Whisman makes the local news here in Seattle!

2011-11-18T18:33:00.000-08:00

Check out the article on Bulky Boy strongman team member, Kristyn Whisman who won her 3rd National Strongwoman Championship!

http://edmonds.komonews.com/news/health/691291-one-americas-strongest-women-right-here-edmonds

This is from the local ABC affiliate here in Seattle, WA. I am so proud of her! This girl drives 1 hour 15 minutes every Saturday morning to do her Strongwoman workout at Imperial Fitness (Kent, WA).

Bulky Boy strongman team making some noise here locally in Washington!

HIGA MONSTER

700 lbs Raw squat by HIGA MONSTER 11/16/11

2011-11-16T21:52:00.000-08:00

This is my first time squatting this much weight Raw with no knee wraps. I still have 18 more days till the USAPL contest I'm competing in Fife, WA.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA MONSTER will be at the "FitStop24 NW Bodybuilding Championships" this Saturday!

2011-11-16T08:07:00.000-08:00

Come & check me out at the Little Creek Casino (Shelton, WA) this Saturday 11/19/2011

The HIGA MONSTER will be pressing a 174 lb Circus Dumbbell for reps, then immediately Deadlift 550 lbs for reps on the main stage. I am frickin ready to bring the house down and can't wait to lift in front of this crowd!

"Mahalo" to FitStop24 and Nic Younis for inviting me to be a part of this contest for the 2nd year in a row!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"Grindin' with Grant" Episode #6

2011-11-13T11:42:00.000-08:00

We stopped to grind at Saya Restaurant in Kent, WA.

HIGA MONSTER

Saturday workout with HIGA MONSTER 11/12/11

2011-11-13T01:02:00.000-08:00

Squats with HIGA 11/9/11

2011-11-09T14:30:00.000-08:00

700 lbs is right around the corner!

HIGA MONSTER Bulky Boy strongman team

Zack McCarley wins "America's Strongest 105 kilo Pro" National Championship.

2011-11-08T06:57:00.000-08:00

Kristyn Whisman (left) & Zack McCarley (right) at the Awards Banquet.

Congratulations to Zack for winning the title by a HUGE margin! 10 of the best 105 kilo Pros were competing down in Tunica, MS and Zack beat them all. Zack even pressed a 310 lb Log Press and he only weighs 231 lbs!!

So proud of you man! You and Kristyn repped Washington state down there in Mississippi and brought the gold home! All of your hard work & sacrifice has paid off and I'm happy for you both!

HIGA MONSTER

Kristyn Whisman wins the "America's Strongest Woman" Amateur National Championship!

2011-11-08T06:43:00.000-08:00

Bulky Boy strongman team member Kristyn Whisman in the Frame Deadlift.

Congratulations to my training partner Kristyn! She won the Lightweight Women's National Championship this past Saturday down in Tunica, MS.

The event was held at the Harrah's Casino & Hotel. There was a total of 5 ladies that were in the Lightweight Division and Kristyn brought her "A" game to win it.

Way to go Champ!

HIGA MONSTER

Video of Bristol Marunde's title fight by HIGA MONSTER

2011-11-06T23:58:00.000-08:00

Congratulations again to Bristol Marunde from Bulky Boy Clothing Company!

We are proud of your performance & you will be a great champion for Superior Cage Combat!

Bristol Marunde wins the Middleweight belt for "Superior Cage Combat 3"

2011-11-06T22:55:00.000-08:00

Bristol Marunde getting in the zone before the fight.

Kit with Kru Peter Pinto (Bristol's Head Trainer) before the fight.

HIGA MONSTER and Ray "Sugarfoot" Sefo.

Bristol signing off on his paperwork after winning the belt.

The Nevada Athletic Commisioner having Bristol fill out papers before his urine test.

We hooked up Kru Peter Pinto with a HIGA MONSTER shirt & he loved it!

I gave Gilbert Yvel a Bulky Boy hat after the fight. Gilbert is a regular sparring partner of Bristol at THROWDOWN Training Center (Las Vegas, NV).

A group shot with Bristol's family after the fight.

"North America's Strongest Woman" amateur national championship and the "ASC Lightweight Pro Strongman" national championship is this Friday & Saturday. (Tunica, MS)

2011-11-03T06:41:00.000-07:00

Bulky Boy strongman team member Kristyn Whisman is ready to win this weekend!

Kristyn has been training hard to win the Lightweight Women amateur title.

(140 lbs & below)

Zack McCarley is also ready to throw down at the LW Pro Strongman National Championship.

(231.5 lbs & below)

Best of luck to both of my training partners! They are competing down at the Harrah's Hotel & Casino in Tunica, MS and will represent the state of Washington well!

Kick ass and stay injury free, and bring those titles home!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

SQUATS 11/2/11

2011-11-02T16:02:00.000-07:00

700 lbs Raw is right around the corner!!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Bristol Marunde is ready to fight for the inaugural "Superior Cage Combat" Middleweight championship!

2011-11-02T13:58:00.000-07:00

Bulky Boy Clothing Company is proud to sponsor Bristol Marunde for his Middleweight title fight this Friday at the Orleans Arena. Bristol Marunde (14-6) is striving to become the first title holder in the Superior Cage Combat organization history and will face Jay Silva (7-4).

The HIGA MONSTER will be there in Las Vegas by Bristol's side as he gets ready to knock some heads and "PUT THE BODIES ON THE FLOOR!"

"Halloween Havoc" deadlifts with HIGA MONSTER

2011-10-31T22:44:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween to all the Bulky Boy fans!

Grant Higa

HIGA MONSTER Saturday workout 10/29/11

2011-10-29T17:07:00.001-07:00

Have a great weekend!

Grant Higa

Bulky Boy at da pumpkin patch.

2011-10-28T08:54:00.000-07:00

Happy Aloha Friday! Check out this BULKY pumpkin at a farm in Auburn, WA.

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Seattle Animal Barbell Club at "IronWorks Gym" (Bellevue, WA) 10/25/11

2011-10-26T00:41:00.000-07:00

Tim Nagy was at the gym reppin the "ROLL"...

Tom "Rage" Fuller flew in from California to workout with the Seattle Animals.

Caleb Ralston drove down from Arlington to workout with the ANIMALS.

For Bulky Boys only...200 lbs brah.

HIGA MONSTER and Rage.

Group shot after our workout was done. Mahalo to IronWorks Gym for the hospitality!

HIGA MONSTER shirts are selling like crazy up here in Seattle!

2011-10-24T20:17:00.000-07:00

Got to the gym tonight and my friends Ben Kolpa & Stuart Nagae were sporting their newly purchased HIGA MONSTER signature series shirts! Mahalo for the support guys! You guys had a kickass workout tonight with those shirts on!

Grant Higa

Bulky Boy strongman team

HELLRAISER TRAINING launches on 10/28/11

2011-10-21T10:51:00.000-07:00

Check out the new commercial for the upcoming launch of the "Hellraiser Training" video series! This starts on 10/28/11

This style of training was developed by my friend Tom "Rage" Fuller 3 years ago and he is ready to push your limits by offering this insane training series online for FREE!

HRT is tough, unique and challenges your will to keep exercising. I've seen it live in demonstrations and let me tell you, its no frickin joke. The HRT method is based on "Hellcentrics" which are "extreme forced reps" both postive & negative.

If you are a serious Bodybuilder or Bulky Boy, try it and see if you are man enough to handle the 12 weeks of pain that Tom will put you through. If you handle it, more muscle mass & strength that you never thought was possible will be put onto your body and you will be a beast on the stage.

For more information, click on this link: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/hellraiser-workout-plan.html

Good luck!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Squats with HIGA MONSTER 10/19/11

2011-10-19T15:17:00.000-07:00

Just me & my 3 year old daughter, so it was tough to focus on the top sets since there was no spotters in the gym. I just tried to handle the weights like a BULKY BOY...

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Deadlifts with HIGA MONSTER

2011-10-17T21:35:00.000-07:00

Grant Higa Bulky Boy Strongman team

Seattle Sounders soccer match 10/15/11 (Kasey Keller's last regular season home game before he retires)

2011-10-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

Enjoying some pre-game beers at Elysian Fields.

My cousin Sarah, daughter Kaiea & Sarah's friend Ritchie.

The view from our seats before the National Anthem.

The LARGEST crowd in M.L.S. and Seattle Sounders history!

The stadium was rocking because the Sounders came back to win 2-1 final score.

A special ceremony was held after the game for Kasey Keller since he is retiring at the end of this season.

We ran into my bro, Officer Jimmy Stewart & his family after the game. Kaiea had to give him a "red card"...LOL

We had an awesome time! Our seats were unbelievable and the crowd was insane! This was also Jaysin and Sarah's first time to a Seattle Sounders game so they had a great experience last night.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

SQUATS.

2011-10-12T14:36:00.000-07:00

7 more weeks till my Powerlifting contest on Dec 3, 2011. Looking to break Ben Seath's squat record of 705 lbs.

HIGA MONSTER

Bulky Boy home vintage Merlot!

2011-10-08T21:02:00.000-07:00

Check out braddah Jimmy Stewart and his home vintage 2009 Merlot that he slapped a Bulky Boy sticker on!

Mahalo for the wine Jimmy! He's going to refill this bottle after we pau drink 'em too!

Saturday morning workout with HIGA MONSTER

2011-10-08T12:23:00.000-07:00

HIGA MONSTER 455 lbs Front Squat attempt

2011-10-05T11:22:00.000-07:00

I'm still pissed off because I didn't film my 2nd attempt with this weight, cause I was able to double it afterwards.

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Video from the "Seattle Animal Barbell Club" (Lacey, WA 10/1/2011)

2011-10-02T00:29:00.000-07:00

Mahalo to Lacey Ultimate Fitness Center for hosting us! We would love to do it again next year!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Seattle Animal Barbell Club pictures (Lacey, WA 10/1/2011)

2011-10-02T00:26:00.000-07:00

Bulky Boy and Animal Pak banners were hanging proudly in the gym today.

I hooked up Mike Spencer with a can of Animal Pak & some samples of Animal RAGE.

The Northwest Chamorritas gave a beautiful dance performance.

and of course, they pulled all the Seattle Animals onto the floor to "Tamure" with them.

Zack McCarley getting some of the free massage treatment they provided at the ABC.

This guy with the ANIMAL PAK beanie used to weigh 380 lbs!! Unreal!

And look at how ripped he is now! Congrats on your hard work bro!

After I pulled the semi-truck, I did a 405 lbs Deadlift for reps and threw out a challenge to the crowd that if I pull 20 reps, will they donate some cash into my can of Animal Pak so that we can donate this can directly to the Thurston County Food Bank. We collected alot of cash from that, and gym owner Gary Briggs was happy!

Post-workout meal was at Chili Thai Restaurant next door to the gym!

Ben Seath chowing down on Panang Chicken Curry.

SARGE grubbing on some Fresh Rolls.

HIGA MONSTER with the Massuman Tofu Curry.

Mahalo to Lacey Ultimate Fitness Center for hosting an ABC at your wonderful facility!

HIGA & the Seattle Animals are ready for tomorrow! (Lacey, WA)

2011-09-30T14:36:00.000-07:00

Mahalo to Dr Steven Ryan of "Fairwood Chiropractic"!

2011-09-30T14:16:00.000-07:00

After digging his bony elbow into my back & stripping away any adhesions, my chiropractor Dr Steven Ryan donated a box full of canned goods for the Thurston County Food Bank fundraiser that I'm helping out with tomorrow down in Lacey, WA. Mahalo for keeping my body healthy & for helping us out with this good cause Dr Ryan!

Check out the semi-truck & trailer that HIGA MONSTER will be pulling this Saturday Oct 1st!

2011-09-27T20:15:00.000-07:00

All the food donations collected will be loaded into this trailer, then HIGA MONSTER is gonna pull it for 100 feet to help feed the hungry in Thurston County, Washington.

The Seattle Animal Barbell Club and Bulky Boy strongman team member HIGA MONSTER are getting really excited for this Saturday's event at Lacey Ultimate Fitness Center.

Please come by to join us for a workout, or just stop by to donate some food for the Thurston County Food Bank. We would appreciate your help!

We will be there from 12pm-3pm on Saturday Oct 1st.

For more info and directions:

http://laceyultimatefitnesscenter.com/

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

FIJI concert in Tacoma, WA (Emerald Queen Casino)

2011-09-25T21:06:00.000-07:00

The one and only FIJI brought da house down in Tacoma last night!

HIGA MONSTER was in da front row VIP section baby!

Braddah Kawika, my sister Chiemi, my good friend Louie and other sis Odessa were in da house too!

Louie was thrilled when Fiji threw his jersey to her before the end of the concert! You go girl!

Odessa and me with the winner of the night, Louie! The concert was MEAN BRAH. All the polynesians were in da house: Tonga, Samoa and Hawaiians. I hope he comes back soon to Washington.

700 lb deadlift by HIGA MONSTER

2011-09-24T12:03:00.000-07:00

My first time pulling 700 lbs Raw (belt only)

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Brian Shaw atlas stones video, as he wins the "World's Strongest Man" contest (North Carolina)

2011-09-23T12:48:00.000-07:00

Congratulations again to Bulky Boy strongman team member Brian Shaw! Watch how fast he loaded the 5th stone that weighs 440 lbs! Brian would win this event and the overall title with this lightning fast stone load!

HIGA MONSTER previews "Lacey Ultimate Fitness Center" for the Seattle Animal Barbell Club

2011-09-21T19:57:00.000-07:00

Please come to support us as we raise food donations for the Thurston County Food Bank next Saturday, as well as celebrate this local gym's anniversary on Oct 1st from 12pm-3pm at:

Lacey Ultimate Fitness Center:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lacey-Ultimate-Fitness-Center/146287542077692

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Regional Animal Barbell Club (Gold's Gym Las Vegas)

2011-09-19T13:34:00.000-07:00

There was over 50 ANIMALS that came to workout with us yesterday! Some sick lifting! A big thanks to corporate for catering some Panera Bread food & drinks to the gym that we all ate up real fast!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"Mr Olympia Expo" day 2 videos (Las Vegas)

2011-09-19T10:11:00.000-07:00

"Mr Olympia Expo" day 1 pics (Las Vegas)

2011-09-16T18:36:00.000-07:00

Had a meal with Peter Pinto and Bristol Marunde.

Ran into "The Jon Andersen". Haven't seen him in years!!

Bulky Boys from Japan were here! Fernando Olsen, Chris and Pat Coleman from Yokota Air Base.

Saw "Big D" and he is a big Bulky Boy Clothing fan. What is Fernando doing on the left?

Mike VanWyck warming up with the 150 lb dumbbells in the Animal Pak CAGE.

Saw my Aunty Consuela and Uncle Ricky. They came by to say "howzit" at the Expo.

"Grindin' with Grant" episode #5

2011-09-16T05:29:00.000-07:00

Ben Seath and HIGA MONSTER about to eat some "4 x 4's" and Animal fries.

REDEMPTION for HIGA MONSTER on Jesse Marunde's birthday 9/14/2001

2011-09-15T23:47:00.000-07:00

HIGA MONSTER will be in Las Vegas this weekend, lifting in "The Cage"

2011-09-14T22:35:00.000-07:00

Come by and check me out at booth #614 at the Las Vegas Convention Center (Hilton) this Friday & Saturday at the "Mr Olympia Expo". I will be doing a Strongman demo on Saturday at 3pm PST.

If you can't make it to Las Vegas, there will be a live webcam feed of the entire Expo on both Friday & Saturday from 10am-5pm PST on the Animal Pak Facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Official-Animal-Pak-page/114312500989?sk=app_196506863720166

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"North American Strongman Championships" (Gatineau, Quebec) Day 3 results

2011-09-08T07:48:00.000-07:00

HIGA pulling a Ford Fiesta, with the Bulky Boy socks giving me some power!

Trying to finish flipping a 955 lb tire.

My daughter Kaiea took all of those awesome videos of me. Mahalo baby!

I finished 8th place overall, out of 12 competitors.

Every Labor Day, I look forward to competing in this show. The fans of Quebec are second to none and they love their strongman contests!

"Merci" to contest promoter Hugo Girard. He and his staff always put on a phenomenal show and I'm honored to be a part of it.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"North American Strongman Championships" (Gatineau, Quebec) Day 2 results

2011-09-07T22:51:00.000-07:00

HIGA MONSTER loading a Atlas Stone.

That night, they had an event called "The Glow" where they light up all the hot air balloons at night.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"North American Strongman Championship" (Gatineau, Quebec) Day 1 results

2011-09-07T20:58:00.000-07:00

Contest promoter Hugo Girard with me & my daughters.

HIGA interviewing the mascot of the "24th Hot Air Ballon Festival" for Canadian TV and rocking the "Bruiser" Bulky Boy shorts too!

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy Strongman team

HIGA MONSTER at Niagara Falls

2011-09-07T01:40:00.000-07:00

What an awesome sight to see! This was a first for me & my family.

My wife took this killer picture with the rainbow & USA flag in front of the old Power Plant.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Ken Nowicki- 2nd UKs Strongest Man and 1st UKs Jnr Strongest Man

2011-08-31T02:53:00.001-07:00

What can I say really, I wanted to make the final but to get 2nd is just amazing.

I competed for 5 days out of last week and after Dave Warner's show was slightly hesitant as to how I'd perform, but plenty of BCAAs helped more than I would of expected and come Day 1 I felt great.

Day 1 went not too bad for me, the duck and drag was one hell of a tough event. Literally couldn't believe how hard it was to get the artic going, but once I figured it out I got going not too bad. Finished 5th in the event by only 10mm. The wheelbarrow went great and I knew I would get a good time. Think I was mid 10s for second place. Car deadlift hold was the same car as last year, but on the flat compared to downhill and the differece was amazing; only managed 20s with it. Arm wrestling was the last event and as I was third in the group I played it safe and didn't risk injury. 7th place.

Day 2 went much the same, first was flag hoist and we did itin the rain then it was scrapped and we had to do it again the next morning. I was a tad annoyed as I was unsure whether I'd do better at it next time cause I would be more tired. The first event of the day was arm over arm and I just went mad and managed to bag third place in the group which was a surprise as my arm over arm had been terrible in training. Next was tyre flip and I wanted to make it my event; 20m with a 380kg tyre. I won the event and had the best time of everyone in mid 31s. Crucifix hold went terrible, I had done really well in training with 55s but come the day failed at 25s. Flag hoist on the next morning in the dry went great and I managed 4 flags which was good points and confirmed my place in the final.

Going into the final I knew I could get a good placing as the events were pretty good for me. Yoke was up first and I took second with 13s for the 440kg yoke over 15m. Not sure where I placed in the axle but I think I got 4th with 160kg. Squat was a big point gainer for over as 5 of the 8 guys bombed so my one rep was a great result. I don't even know where to start with the shield, this thing is just insane. About 3 foot tall, so wide that my hands were still 15" apart when around and at 200kg; you really don't have many options with it. I just tried anything and got about 4th I think. Going into the stones I was only 2.5points behind Ed and could still catch him. Needless to say it didn't go to plan and I only managed to finish 2nd overall.

The weekend was great and Glenn can't be thanked enough for the effort that goes into the show.

I also won the UKs Jnr Strongest Man, here's how it went.

Rundown of Jnr UKs:

Truck Pull- 35s- 1st

Tyre Flip- 30.18s- 1st

Farmers Walk- 50m- 1st

Dumbbell- 9reps- 1st

Deadlift- 15reps- 1st

Stones- 0.5s off 1st

Anthony Harris visits HIGA MONSTER for a workout.

2011-08-24T13:17:00.000-07:00

Zack, Jackie, HIGA and Tony Harris after we was pau our workout.

HIGA and Tony Harris at his Army boat docked in Tacoma.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Bristol Marunde wins in "Superior Cage Combat 2" (Las Vegas, NV)

2011-08-21T17:23:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to my friend Bristol Marunde who won with a "kimura" submission in the 1st round! It was a great experience to be there with him and I'm glad I flew down to Vegas for his fight.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"Aloha Friday" workout for HIGA MONSTER 8/19/11

2011-08-19T16:37:00.001-07:00

Have a great weekend!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA MONSTER Wednesday workout

2011-08-17T15:50:00.000-07:00

"Grindin' with Grant" Episode #4 in San Francisco!

2011-08-15T23:52:00.000-07:00

Saw my street sign in San Francisco's Chinatown!

Aloha,

HIGA MONSTER

Kristyn Whisman's "Birthday medley" as she prepares for Women's Nationals

2011-08-15T09:48:00.000-07:00

Check out my training partner and Bulky Boy Strongwoman team member, Kristyn Whisman as she did a SICK birthday workout this past Saturday. Way to go Kristyn!

Aloha,

HIGA MONSTER

HIGA MONSTER "Riding the Ducks" in San Francisco, CA.

2011-08-14T22:40:00.000-07:00

I got to steer the amphibious vehicle when we got into the San Francisco Bay!

Rockin the new HIGA MONSTER shirt in Nor-Cal baby!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Farmers Walk of PAIN with HIGA MONSTER & Zack McCarley

2011-08-09T06:25:00.001-07:00

Last year, Zack and I did 600 feet on one of the hottest days in 2010. Yesterday, we wanted to redeem ourselves and go further than that and hopefully with less drops.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Coming soon! The HIGA MONSTER "signature shirt" from Bulky Boy!

2011-08-07T10:07:00.000-07:00

Check out the AWESOME shirt that will be online soon at the Bulky Boy online store!

Saturday workout with HIGA MONSTER

2011-08-07T08:20:00.000-07:00

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy Strongman team

"Grindin' with Grant" Episode #3

2011-08-04T07:08:00.000-07:00

One of the best lunch buffet deals you can find for a BULKY BOY.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

The Swell Life

2011-08-03T16:12:00.000-07:00

Bulky Boy has supported Surfer's Healing over the years. We have been lucky enough to be a part of Surfer's Healing and The Paskowitz Surf Camp while this show was being filmed. See Bulky Boy in the Reality Documentary "The Swell Life"

To find out more about or donate you time to Surfer's Healing please check out www.surfershealing.org.

ALL NEW! “The Swell Life” Series premieres Saturday, August 6

on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network

Catch the entire nine episode series from 12-5 p.m. ET on Saturday

“Izzy Paskowitz at his Surfer’s Healing Camp”

What: “The Swell Life”

When: Saturday, August 6, 2011 (12-5 p.m. ET/PT)

Chronicles a summer with world-class surfer Izzy Paskowitz and his wife, former model Danielle, as they raise their three children and run “Surfer’s Healing,” a legendary surf camp for kids with autism. The couple support one other through major tests of patience as they care for their 18-year-old autistic son and inspiration for the camp, Isaiah, as well as their two other children, Elah and Elijah -- all while running their legendary surf camp.

The Swell Life Trailer

(P) Saturday, August 6 (12-1 p.m. ET/PT) Summertime

The beginning of the summer is hectic for former pro-surfer Izzy Paskowitz and his wife Danielle: Ella plans to move in with her boyfriend, Isaiah wins an award, and they scramble to open their family’s Surf Camp and Surfers Healing for kids with autism.

(P) Saturday, August 6 (1-1:30 p.m. ET/PT) Pitch Perfect

Isaiah sings with Nick’s band and the consensus is that he screams more than sings. Danielle decides to work with Isaiah and, at the band’s next event, Isaiah is a huge hit. Eli struggles with trying to live up to his father’s surfing legacy.

(P) Saturday, August 6 (1:30-2 p.m. ET/PT) The Biggest Loser

Isaiah’s obsessive-compulsive disorder around food is explored, and Izzy and Danielle brainstorm ways to help him lose weight before his next doctor’s visit. Jade is a constant complainer at camp, much to the dismay of his fellow surf instructors.

(P) Saturday, August 6 (2-2:30 p.m. ET/PT Head Sick

Isaiah is taken to the ER, rattling Izzy and Danielle, and we learn the backstory of how having a child with autism almost caused the end of their marriage.

(P) Saturday, August 6 (2:30-3 p.m. ET/PT) Empty Nest

Danielle and Izzy learn about Elah’s plans to move in with her boyfriend, much to her mother’s dismay. Danielle stays home to monitor Isaiah’s behavior after his recent meltdown, hoping he will improve enough so that they can join Izzy at Surf Camp.

(P) Saturday, August 6 (3-3:30 p.m. ET/PT) No More Horsing Around

Surf instructor Jade connects to a student with high functioning autism at Surf Camp and vows to reconnect with his own autistic son. Izzy tries to connect with Danielle by entering a horse competition.

(P) Saturday, August 6 (3:30-4 p.m. ET/PT) Homebound

Izzy and Danielle remove Isaiah from Surf Camp. A new young spends the week learning to surf.

(P) Saturday, August 6 (4-4:30 p.m. ET/PT) The Odyssey

Izzy travels to the East Coast to host several Surfers Healing events. Despite bad weather and Izzy hurting himself, the events are a huge success. Back at home, Danielle worries about Isaiah’s recent behavior problems affecting his first day at school.

(P) Saturday, August 6 (4:30-5 p.m. ET/PT) Summer’s End

Surf Camp is closed for the winter. Izzy and Danielle’s oldest daughter Elah is moving out, and there are big changes happening at the Paskowitz ranch. The family gathers for dinner at Elah and Chris’ new home.

"National Night Out 2011"

2011-08-02T22:42:00.000-07:00

"C'mon HIGA. Pull dat buggah out of da trench!"

Travis Munnell & HIGA. "Defenders of BULK"

"No shoot me brah! No shoot me!"

Ben Rice visits HIGA MONSTER at "Imperial Fitness" this morning 7/30/11

2011-07-30T13:28:00.000-07:00

Universal Nutrition sponsored athlete Ben Rice (far left) drove up from Aberdeen, WA to workout with the HIGA MONSTERS this morning at "Imperial Fitness". He left at 4am! Dedication from my homie!

HIGA's Wednesday workout 7/27/11

2011-07-27T14:42:00.000-07:00

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Jesse Dawson Marunde (4 years ago today)

2011-07-25T14:44:00.000-07:00

SQUAT MORE. Jesse would.

Rest in peace homie...you are always missed.

HIGA

STEEL PULSE concert in Tacoma, WA

2011-07-24T23:43:00.000-07:00

STEEL PULSE played tonight in Tacoma, WA and the concert was SICK BRAH!

Selwyn Brown (keyboards, backing vocals) & HIGA MONSTER.

Selwyn and lead singer David Hinds are the only original members remaining in the group.

Louie, bassist for STEEL PULSE, Michelle & Grant.

What a amazing concert! STEEL PULSE is still one of the greatest reggae bands to come out of England!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA's "Aloha Friday" workout 7/22/11

2011-07-22T19:07:00.000-07:00

Andrew Palmer, Ryan Riess owner of Imperial Fitness, Zack McCarley & HIGA MONSTER. 3 Pro strongmen that workout at Imperial. BOOM!

Ryan Riess rockin the "ITS IN OUR BLOOD STICKER" on his G-ride.

Have a great weekend!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"Grindin' with Grant" EPISODE #2

2011-07-22T07:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Aloha Friday!

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA'S workout today at "Imperial Fitness"

2011-07-20T21:05:00.000-07:00

Much aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"Warrior Dash" 2011 (North Bend, Washington)

2011-07-16T22:18:00.000-07:00

Team ANIMAL PAK with "The Ultimate Warrior".

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"Grindin' with Grant" Episode #1

2011-07-15T14:47:00.000-07:00

Check out my first episode! Hope you enjoy it cause BULKY BOY's gotta eat!

Grant Higa

Bulky Boy strongman team

The "Warrior Dash" is this Saturday 7/13/11

2011-07-13T23:15:00.000-07:00

I will post up some pictures and a video after this Saturday! My team and I feel great, and look forward to kicking ass. For more details, check out the link below!

http://warriordash.com/register2011_washington.php

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Ken Nowicki- UKSC Scotlands Strongest Man 2011 Champion

2011-07-10T10:04:00.001-07:00