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The third annual grip competition will be held at True Strength Inc. on Sunday February 16th at 1:00pm.This will be a fundraiser for my travels to compete in a Strongman competition. More details on my purpose will be shared once details about the competition are released! Please invite your friends to attend :)
This competition is for absolutely ANYONE. You do NOT need to be an experienced gym goer to participate in this grip competition. It is a great event for those new or unfamiliar with the sport of Strongman.
I am currently looking for sponsors to help with prizes! If you have interest please reach out.
Categories:
Open women
Open men
Registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeeONqMxvMOC4-QARd6yKAPXi3WeDPFNTVDBaD1VyJyJqUIcA/viewform?usp=header
Entry fee: $30, send to [email protected]
**Order in first event is decided by order of registration and payment.**
Events:
1. Saxon Bar Max Lift: Rising weight, 4 attempts
2. Blob Run: Time if completed, or best lift.
3. Dinnie Hold: For time
4. Anvil (Little Big Horn Style) Max Lift: Rising weight, 5 attempts
5. Calibrated Plates Farmer Hold: For time
6. Rolling Thunder Max Lift: Rising weight, 5 attempts
Tie Breaker: Coin Pinch Max Lift
***No grip aids other than chalk are permitted for ALL the grip events (NO straps, tacky, peanut butter, mittens, tree sap or whatever else you can come up with that isn't chalk)***
Event Details:
1. Saxon Bar Max Lift
-Order to attempt is determined by order in which athletes register. First to register gets advantage of last.
-Your last successful lift will be recorded.
-You can skip weights as many times as you like, but a maximum of 4 attempts to be made.
-Lifter will have 60 seconds to complete their lift from when their name is called.
-Bar must be gripped with double overhand grip, knuckles facing forward (away from body).
-Lift must be completed with knees and hips locked out as well as shoulders back, ref will give a down command.
-Bar must be controlled back to the ground. Bar dropped from top of lift will result in a failed lift.
-Resting bar on thighs is not permitted.
-Sumo stance is accepted.
-Men and women will run together for this event.
-Starting point: 60lbs
-Weight increases will be 10lbs until the last 3 in a category remains, then smaller jumps may be agreed upon between the competitors.
2. Blob Run
-Order determined by placing of last event, best score gets advantage of last in order.
-Hex shaped dumbbells will be placed on their sides on the ground, starting at 15lbs and increasing.
-Competitors will grip around the end of the dumbbell and stand up.
-A complete standing position is required, straight knees and hips. Ref will call no rep if a lift is not acceptable.
-Time will be kept for completion of the full run. If a dumbbell is failed, the last successful lift will be recorded.
-Maximum 90 seconds to complete the run.
-If competitors stop at the same weight, they will split points as a tie.
3. Dinnie Hold for Time
-Max time to hold dinnies off of ground
-Hook grip allowed
-Weights: Women 100 & 150lbs, Men 225 & 275lbs
4. Anvil (Little Big Horn) Max Lift
-Weight of implement will increase in set increments.
-Maximum of 5 attempts, you may pass as many times as you like. Your last successful attempt will be the one recorded. Once you fail you are out.
-Lifters have 60 seconds to complete a lift.
-Hand must ONLY grip the tapered portion of the implement.
-Implement can not touch body in an assistive matter.
-To be considered a good lift there must be locking of the knees and hips, and torso must be in upright position. Only one hand touches the implement.
-Ref will give down command as soon as lift is successful.
-Starting weight both women & men: 50lbs
-Weight will increase by 10lbs, with 3 or less competitors left in a category 5lbs jumps will be an option.
5. Calibrated Plates Farmer Hold
-This event tests finger grip strength and endurance, and is a hold for time.
-Lifters will be given two calibrated plates to pinch hold by their sides for as long as possible. Will be lifting off of crash pads.
-Competitors will run head to head.
-Must not use the body to assist in the lift.
-Time will continue until plates touch back down to the crash pads.
-Weight: Women 15kg/hand, Men 25kg/hand
6. Rolling Thunder Max Lift
-Make a maximum of 5 attempts, pass as many times as you like. your last successful attempt will be the one recorded. Once you fail you are out.
-Lifters have 60 seconds to complete a lift.
-Handle must be held parallel to ground
-Thumbless grip is NOT permitted.
-Must not use the body to assist with the lift.
-Successful lift is when the lifter stands up straight with knees and hips locked and torso upright. Ref will indicate a successful or missed lift.
-Only one hand touches the implement.
-Starting weight: 40lbs
Tie Breaker: Coin Pinch
-If at the end of the competition there is a tie for any podium positions, the coin pinch will break the tie.
-Competitors who are tied will go back and forth making attempts until someone fails.
-Order determined by placement in the last event (Rolling Thunder).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
True Strength Inc, 10 Cloudberry Dr, Paradise, NL A1L 3H1, Canada,Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador
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