Iron-Hog Bench Press Contest Set for Nov. 9
Intramural/Recreational Sports will host the second Annual Iron-Hog Bench Press Contest in the Donna Axum Fitness Center from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9. The event is open to all HPER members including students, faculty and staff. There will be both men’s and women’s divisions, with separate weight classes in each. Winners of each division will receive prizes. The overall winner will be the person who has the largest body-weight to weight-lifted ratio, so everyone has a good chance to win! Go to HPER Office 225 to sign-up early, or sign up on the day of the event in the Donna Axum Fitness Center! Contact Zach Plunkett at zplunket@uark.edu for more information.
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