What is Primal Strength?
Primal Strength is KONG's strength programme, split across three sessions: Squat, Push and Pull. Each runs 75 to 90 minutes, the only classes on the KONG timetable longer than 60 minutes.
Every session follows the same shape: 20 minutes of focused lifting on the main pattern, then a functional strength circuit built around it.
Primal Strength: Squat
Twenty minutes of focused squat training, followed by a functional lower-body strength circuit built for powerful legs, stability and athletic performance.
Primal Strength: Push
Twenty minutes of focused pressing strength, followed by a functional upper-body circuit developing resilient shoulders, chest and pressing power.
Primal Strength: Pull
Twenty minutes of focused deadlift training, followed by a circuit built around rows, pull-ups, carries and upper-body pulling strength. Builds grip, posture and resilience.
Who is Primal Strength for?
Anyone who wants real strength that transfers into sport, daily life and athletic performance. Also the foundation underneath every HYROX class at KONG: the sled push, the farmer carry and the lunges all run on the patterns trained here.
Why is Primal Strength longer than other classes?
Strength needs rest between sets. Compressing it into 60 minutes turns it into conditioning. The 75 to 90 minute format allows genuine loading with proper recovery between working sets.
Why train Primal Strength at KONG?
KONG Strength & Conditioning is a HYROX official training club on Fitness Street in Chalong, south Phuket. The 980 sqm floor runs official HYROX equipment including a 34-metre sled track, full barbell platforms and a performance rig. Sessions train under open walls in the jungle, in the same heat and humidity you race in.
How do I book Primal Strength?
Drop-in ฿500. Class packs from ฿2,250 for five, ฿4,000 for ten, ฿7,500 for twenty. Unlimited passes from ฿3,500 for one week, ฿6,000 for two weeks, ฿10,000 for one month. Unlimited passes include all classes, open gym and full recovery access. No contracts.
Recovery at KONG is two ice baths at 2 to 5°C, a sauna and an infrared sauna at 55 to 65°C. All recovery is included in every unlimited pass. Walk-in recovery is ฿250.
Common questions
- How long is Primal Strength?
- 75 to 90 minutes. It is the only class at KONG longer than 60 minutes.
- What is the difference between Squat, Push and Pull?
- Each session focuses on one movement pattern for 20 minutes, then runs a circuit built around it.
- Do I need lifting experience?
- No. Loads scale and coaches correct technique on the floor.
- Should I do all three?
- Most members rotate through all three across a week.
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