S’pore Policewoman Does 28 Pull-Ups, Becomes 1st Female Officer To Win Prestigious Operation Fitness Award

Singapore policewoman performs 28 standard pull-ups during training

Doing 28 reps seems impossible if doing just one pull-up leaves your arms and back weak.

Still, it was an extraordinary feat that Sergeant (Sergeant) Stephanie Koo accomplished during her training.

Affectionately known as the “Pull-Up Queen,” Sergeant Ku recently became the first female trainee to win the “Best in Operation Fitness Award,” which requires excellence in both physical and operational tests. .

Policewoman performs 28 pull-ups and wins gold in 3 IPPT

On Thursday (8 December), the Singapore Police (SPF) said: feature About Sgt Koo’s impressive list of accomplishments.

During his training with Training Command (TRACOM), Sergeant Ku reportedly completed 28 standard pull-ups.

She also earned Gold in all three Individual Physical Performance Tests (IPPT).

In September 2022, Sgt Koo became the first female trainee to win the Best in Operation Fitness Award at the entrance ceremony Passing Out Ceremony.

Honors take into consideration an individual’s physical and operational excellence.

The SPF said Sgt Koo excelled not only in IPPT, but also in shooting, swimming and contact tactics with police. Scored high on appraisal.

In addition to her personal achievements, she was also a team player who looked after the health of her fellow officers.

As an apprentice, Sgt Koo volunteered to be the squad’s ‘physical trainer’ and helped plan and implement a physical training regime for them.

To motivate other female trainees, she encouraged them to post their weekend training sessions in groups on a fitness app.

Sgt Koo is now an officer in the Ground Response Force. Ammokio Southern police station.

I practiced muay thai and did rock climbing

Sgt Koo shared her thoughts on accomplishment and said she was “proud” to have won the Best in Operation Fitness Award, which motivated her to continue her fitness journey.

Pull-ups are no longer part of the IPPT station, but she explained that TRACOM trainees should still perform bodyweight exercises as part of their fitness assessment.

In particular, pull-ups help build upper body strength and help police officers keep up with frontline police requirements.

When asked about her fitness journey, Sgt Koo said she did a lot of physical exercise back in secondary school when she was a cadet at the National Cadet Corps (NCC).

Prior to joining SPF, I worked as a baking assistant for 6 years after obtaining a diploma in Pastry and Baking.

During that time, she kept active by practicing Muay Thai and rock climbing.

But eventually, Sgt Koo realized that working out at the gym worked best for her.

As for fitness tips, she said there is no “one size fits all” solution, but advised finding activities that everyone can enjoy.

This will help you maintain consistency and motivate yourself to work towards your goals.

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Main image adapted from singapore police.