About this Event
Ready to claim the Commando Temple’s Strongest crown this year?
No weight classes - choose Category A, B, or C based on your current strength, not your ego. We’re all about fair competition, good vibes and big lifts. No trophy hunting - bring the right level and bring the energy.
What’s in the mix?
Five crowd-pleasing tests of grit and gas tank across the day:
- A savage Shoulder Medley of sandbags and stones that only gets spicier as you go,
- A split Overhead Press AMRAP (log into double dumbbells—deltoid pump guaranteed!),
- A brutal Bus Pull & Push that’ll light up your lungs,
- A Deadlift Ladder → Farmers Hold finisher for that forearm fire, and
- A relentless Zercher Yoke Carry for max distance.
Spots are limited: just 12 athletes per category (A/B/C)—once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Whether you’re chasing PBs or your first comp, this is your shot. Pick your cat honestly, show up ready, and let’s make some noise.
Spectators - come down, get loud, and back your favourites. Strong lifts hit harder with a roaring crowd.
Ready? Hit sign-up, tell your mates, and we’ll see you on the floor!
Any questions? Or signed up already? Ping over your chosen category and t-shirt size to Charlie 07941531846.
Event 1: Shoulder Medley
6 objects must be lifted from the floor to the shoulder in order within a 90‑second time limit. Objects must be placed on one shoulder, with one hand released, and athletes must wait for the down signal.
If the athlete has not completed all 6 objects, their score will be taken from the number of objects completed. The quickest time wins. Grip shirts are allowed; no tacky is allowed.
Cat A: 60kgs sandbag, 65kgs atlas stone, 65kgs natural stone, 70kgs sandbag, 75kgs atlas stone, 76kgs natural stone.
Cat B: 40kgs sandbag, 45kgs atlas stone, 45kgs natural stone, 50kgs sandbag, 56kgs atlas stone, 61kgs natural stone.
Cat C: 36kgs sandbag, 35kgs atlas stone, 36kgs natural stone, 40kgs sandbag, 45kgs atlas stone, 45kgs natural stone.
Event 2: Overhead Press for Reps
30 seconds log AMRAP (shoulder to overhead), then 30 seconds double hex dumbbell AMRAP (shoulder to overhead). Score is based on total accumulated reps. Athletes will have 5 seconds to transition between the log and dumbbells.
Implements must be lifted from the floor to the chest and then pressed overhead with a down signal. Athletes may put the objects down within the 30‑second windows.
Cat A: 50kgs log, 20kgs dumbbells
Cat B: 40kgs log, 17.5kgs dumbbells
Cat C: 30kgs log, 12.5kgs dumbbells
Event 3: Bus Pull and Push
Athletes must pull a minibus arm‑over‑arm using a rope, either seated or standing, for 10m. Once the 10m pull is completed, the bus must be pushed back to the start line.
Fastest time wins.
Event 4: Deadlift Ladder Into Farmers Handle Hold — 75 Seconds
Athletes must lift each bar from the floor to lockout, wait for the down signal, then move on. After attempting the deadlifts, they move to the farmers handles for the remainder of the 75 seconds.
The winner is the athlete who holds the handles off the floor the longest. Once the handles are dropped, time stops.
Athletes may make unlimited deadlift attempts.
There are 3 bars to lift before the farmers handles. Athletes do not have to complete all 3 bars before attempting the farmers handles; however, scoring is based on both:
- Number of bars completed, then
- Hold time on the farmers handles
Example (clarified):
If Athlete A completes 2 bars and holds for 30 seconds, and Athlete B completes all 3 bars but holds for only 10 seconds, Athlete B wins.
Straps allowed for deadlifts; not allowed for the farmers hold. No suits allowed.
Cat A: 100, 120, 140kgs — 80kgs each hand
Cat B: 90, 100, 110kgs — 60kgs each hand
Cat C: 50, 70, 90kgs — 50kgs each hand
Event 5: Zercher Yoke Carry — Max Distance (15m, Drop and Turn)
The yoke must be carried in a Zercher hold to the end of a 15m track, dropped, turned, and repeated as many times as possible in 90 seconds.
The athlete who carries the furthest distance wins.
The yoke is allowed to slide slightly when put down; however, excessive sliding or dragging will result in a warning.
Cat A: 100kgs
Cat B: 90kgs
Cat C: 70kgs
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Commando Temple, Resolution Way, London, UK, United Kingdom
GBP 49.46
