Dominus Strongman Grip Championships

DETAILS

  • VENUE: Dominus Strongman Division, York YO30 4WU
  • DATE: Saturday, November 4th 2023
  • TIME: Weigh in 11am
  • ENTRY FEE: £5, Podium Prizes & Medals
  • MENS CATEGORIES: Mens Open
  • WOMENS CATEGORIES: Womens Open

All athletes will still be required to weigh in before participating to ensure valid World Record attempts.

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EVENTS

  • Mid Hub - Max
  • Cone - Max
  • Thick Grip Farmers - Hold 
  • Blob Medley - Points

Event 1 - Hub

  • Mid Hub
  • One Handed Lift
  • 3 Attempts

These rules apply to Low, Mid and High Hubs.

  • All fingers must be in contact with the hub when starting the lift. They are not required to be touching the base plate, but must be touching the ring.
  • You cannot touch any part of the underside of the plate, or inside of the hub with your lifting hand.
  • Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
  • You must not intentionally try to tilt the the hub.
  • You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
  • The lift must be completed to a minimum of 6".
  • There is no referee's down signal. 
  • After the marker touches the 6" height, the weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hand in full contact.
  • Only powdered magnesium carbonate is allowed. The use of liquid chalk or any form of tacky is specifically disallowed.
  • Wrist wraps / finger bandage / tape are not allowed.

Event 2 - Cone

  • Cone Style Vertical Bar
  • One Handed Lift
  • 3 Attempts

These rules apply to all vertical bars.

  • The Vertical Bar must be grasped from the side with the bar facing upwards.
  • No part of the underside of the bar can be touched during the lift, you may touch the top of the bar.
  • You are free to grip at the top / middle / bottom of the bar. 
  • Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
  • You must not intentionally try to tilt the the bar or gain wrist leverage.
  • You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
  • The lift must be completed to a minimum of 6".
  • There is no referee's down signal. 
  • After the marker touches the 6" height, the weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hand in full contact.
  • Only powdered magnesium carbonate is allowed. The use of liquid chalk or any form of tacky is specifically disallowed.
  • Wrist wraps / finger bandage / tape are not allowed.

Event 3 - Farmers Hold

  • 50mm Thick Grip Farmers
  • Max Timed Hold
  • One Attempt
  • Weight TBC

These rules apply to all Farmers Handles including Rolling & Fixed.

  • The handles must be grasped from the top overhand style.
  • The time will start as soon as the weight is lifted off the ground and stops as soon as the weight touches the floor.
  • You must try to avoid contact with body parts ie. legs at all times. It is at the referees discretion to advise warnings on this.
  • Only powdered magnesium carbonate is allowed. The use of liquid chalk or any form of tacky is specifically disallowed.
  • Wrist wraps / straps / finger bandage / tape are not allowed.

Event 4 - Blob Medley

  • One attempt
  • 60s Time Limit
  • 14 Points Available

The standard rules apply as per all medleys, one point per object lifted, 60s time limit.

  • Blobs must be loaded onto the platform to qualify for a point
  • You can load the blobs in any order
  • You must not intentionally 'scoop' the blobs onto the platform
  • In the event the blob falls off the platform you will still gain the point

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