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Luke Watson

South Africa rugby union flanker; Sharks and Stormers player

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2 sourced records. Each exercise has a top recorded mark and its evidence. Check the date, age, effort and method before you compare.

Luke Watson bench press

Luke Watson's recorded bench press is 140 kg. Performance date: 2007-05-16. Age at the time: 23. This was an official test. The source at iol.co.za gives this mark. Source type: news report. Confidence is medium.

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Springbok training squad strength testing · University of Free State gym; Springbok squad testing

Source quote and limits
“Luke Watson, who bench-pressed 140kg”

Van Niekerk pressing White for a spot

The article dated Thursday 17 May 2007 describes the gym tests on Wednesday, giving 16 May 2007 as the feat date. It states a completed 140 kg press. Repetitions and maximal effort are not specified. The separate 150 kg successful lift and failed 155 kg lift belong to Joe van Niekerk.

  1. 2007

    • Bench press140 kg

      Official testUniversity of Free State gym; Springbok squad testing

      News report, iol.co.za2007-05-16 · age 23medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “Luke Watson, who bench-pressed 140kg”

      Van Niekerk pressing White for a spotSpringbok training squad strength testing

Luke Watson pull-ups

Luke Watson's recorded pull-ups is 29 reps. Source date: 2003-02-04. This was an official test. The source at iol.co.za gives this mark. Source type: interview. Confidence is medium.

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Sharks preseason fitness testing, age 19

Source quote and limits
“did the most consecutive pull-ups - 29.”

Sharks get thumbs-up from tough fitness guru

Sharks fitness coach Kevin Stevenson gives Watson’s test result. The source discusses preseason fitness testing in Cape Town the previous month but does not separately date Watson’s set; date is article publication. Bench strength is given only as a bodyweight ratio and is excluded.

  1. 2003

    • Pull-ups29 reps

      Official testSharks preseason fitness testing, age 19

      Trainer said, iol.co.za2003-02-04medium confidence

      Quote and details
      “did the most consecutive pull-ups - 29.”

      Sharks get thumbs-up from tough fitness guru