Day 1 at "The Arnold" (Columbus, Ohio)



Day 1 is in the books at the Arnold.  Our booth was busy and we sold so much product & shirts today.  Just got done eating dinner, and gonna rest up and get ready to lift tomorrow in THE CAGE.

Aloha from Ohio,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA MONSTER finally arrives in Columbus, Ohio.



HIGA's crazy morning at Sea-Tac airport, waiting to fly to Ohio.

Will let you all know when I finally reach Columbus, Ohio.

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

"The Arnold Sports Festival" starts tomorrow! (Columbus, Ohio)

Bulky Boy team members will be in full force this weekend in Columbus, Ohio.  The Arnold Sports Festival is the largest multi-sport event in the nation!

Brian Shaw will be competing in the "Arnold Strongman Classic" and will be looking to bring home this prestigious title back to Colorado.
http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/home/sports-and-events/strongman-classic.html

Zach Gallman (Ohio) and Kenneth Nowicki (Scotland) will be also be there competing in the "Arnold Amateur World Strongman Championships" on Friday & Sunday.
http://www.arnoldsportsfestival.com/home/sports-and-events/amateur-strongman-contest.html

And yours truly, the HIGA MONSTER will be at the Animal Pak Cage working in the booth selling products, then lifting in the "Pros vs Bros 500 lbs Deadlift for reps" contest on Saturday 2:30pm Eastern time.
I can't wait for Saturday because I am going to bring the "RAGE IN THE CAGE" and show everybody whats up!!
If you want to see HIGA MONSTER lift a sick amount of reps on Saturday, Animal Pak is streaming the entire weekend live on this site:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/the-cage-2011-arnold

Flying out early tomorrow morning, and I will keep you posted with updates and plan to get a group picture with all the Bulky Boy strongman team members.  Keep checking this Blog for any more updates, and stay strong!

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

Seattle Animal Barbbell Club at "Imperial Fitness" (Kent, WA)



Another awesome "Seattle Animal Barbbell Club" today!  Mahalo to Ryan Riess of "Imperial Fitness" and Allen Velasco of "Imperial CrossFit" for letting me host an ABC today at their wonderful facility!

7 days until I lift in The Cage at "The Arnold" and I can't wait to tear that place down with the 500 lb deadlift for reps.  20 minimum...no excuses.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA MONSTER & Zack Nims workout at "Imperial Fitness"



Fun workout tonight with Zack Nims & Tyler Scott at "Imperial Fitness".

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team

HIGA does some Deadlifting



My back was pretty tired after pulling the 675 lbs, but I'm confident 20 reps is possible for me at THE CAGE in 2 weeks with a fresh back.

Aloha,

Grant Higa Bulky Boy strongman team