Gods Of Grip Leaderboards

Our collection of leaderboards for Competition Grip Tools.

All lifts are completed in or at competitions following our lifting rules.

Check out our upcoming events for your chance to get your name on the leaderboards.

Categories that are up to date will be marked with a ✅

If you spot any mistakes or thing something has been missed, please let us know.

Updated Categories:

  • Mens - Open 120kg+, 120kg ,105kg, 93kg, 83kg, 73kg, 63kg
  • Junior Boys - U10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
  • Mens Masters - 50+
  • Womens - Open 100kg+, 100kg, 84kg, 72kg, 63kg
  • Junior Girls - U10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18
  • Womens Masters - 50+

Rolling Handles

Rolling Handles

These rules apply to 50mm, 60 and 76mm Rolling Handles. 

  • Only the rotating bar of the handle can be grasped / touched during the lift.
  • No part of the frame can be touched during the lift.
  • 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 handle.
  • 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES
  • The minimum time accepted in the contest is 5 seconds.
  • All times are rounded down to the full second ie. 17.77secs, becomes 17secs.
  • Weights to be used are: 55k, 47.5k, 40k, 32.5k, 25k, 17.5k or 10k if needed.
  • Only the rolling part of the handle is to be grasped, using an overhand thumbless grip (thumb on the same side of the handle as the fingers).
  • Timing is started from the moment the weight is lifted off the floor, and stopped when it either drops out of the hands, or it is put down.
  • The apparatus is not allowed to touch the legs, or any other bodyparts apart from the hands holding it.
  • Also the hands or forearms are not allowed to be locked against the thighs.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 - Sally Horne - 15s @ 32.5g - British Grip Champs 25
  • Female 16-17 -

These rules apply to 50mm, 60 and 76mm Rolling Handles. 

  • Only the rotating bar of the handle can be grasped / touched during the lift.
  • No part of the frame can be touched during the lift.
  • Any part of the lifting apparatus can not rest on the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
  • The time begins as soon as the weight lifts off the floor and stops as soon as the weight touches the floor again.
  • You do not have to lower the weight in a controlled manor.
  • The hold must be completed for a minimum of 5 seconds to be valid. Times will be rounded to the nearest 0.1 ie 12.23s seconds becomes 12.2s.

Available Weights:

  • 20kg, 30kg 40kg, 50kg, 60kg, 70kg, 80kg

Please note - In competition the highest weight lifted for a valid time beats any lower weight with a higher time.

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ -
  • 120kg -
  • 105kg -
  • 93kg -
  • 83kg -
  • 73kg -
  • 63kg -

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ - Elin Olsson - 33.2s @ 40kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 100kg - Lucy Hardwick - 35.4s @ 35kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 84kg - Emma Wilson - 68.7s @ 30kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 72kg - Emma Wilson - 68.7s @ 30kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ - Tiny - 19.5s @ 80kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 120kg -Brett Miles - 12.8s @ 70kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 105kg - Aaron Moody - 20.1s @ 65kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 93kg - Harley Fuller - 32.7s @ 60kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 83kg - Harley Fuller - 32.7s @ 60kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 73kg - Chris De Stefano - 10.3s @ 60kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 63kg - Chris De Stefano - 10.3s @ 60kg - Haynes Farm GC 24

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ - Kevin Neild - 31s @ 45kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

OmniGrip Rolling Handle

These rules apply to all single hand OmniGrip Lifts.

  • Only the rotating bar of the handle can be grasped / touched during the lift.
  • No part of the frame can be touched during the lift.
  • 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 handle.
  • 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ -
  • 120kg -
  • 105kg -
  • 93kg -
  • 83kg -
  • 73kg -
  • 63kg -

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ -
  • 120kg -
  • 105kg -
  • 93kg -
  • 83kg -
  • 73kg -
  • 63kg -

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ -
  • 120kg -
  • 105kg -
  • 93kg -
  • 83kg -
  • 73kg -
  • 63kg -

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Double OmniGrip Rolling Handle

These rules apply to all two handed OmniGrip Lifts.

  • Only the rotating bar of the handles can be grasped / touched during the lift.
  • No part of the frame can be touched during the lift.
  • 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 handle.
  • You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
  • The lift must be completed to a minimum of 4".
  • There is no referee's down signal. 
  • After the marker touches the 4" 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ -
  • 120kg -
  • 105kg -
  • 93kg -
  • 83kg -
  • 73kg -
  • 63kg -

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Axle Deadlift

These rules apply to all deadlift style events.

  • Double overhand lift.
  • Conventional and sumo stances are allowed.
  • The lift must be completed to lockout with a referees down signal.
  • Weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hands 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 - Olly Hayes - 110kg - Gripmas Games 24
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Tip Blaster

  • The Tip Blaster must be grasped overhand.
  • Fingers front and thumbs rear.
  • No part of the underside or inside of theblaster can be touched duringthe lift.
  • Any part of the lifting apparatus cannot touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
  • You must not intentionally try to tilt the blaster.
  • 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 manner with the lifting hands 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Hand Grippers

Coming soon -

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ - Tommy Lymath - 24.5s @ Elite 7 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 120kg - Lewis Brice - 6.5s @ Elite 6 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 105kg - Ned Baring - 6s @ Elite 6 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 93kg - Ned Baring - 6s @ Elite 6 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 83kg - Ned Baring - 6s @ Elite 6 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 73kg - Chris De Stefano - 31s @ Elite 5 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 63kg - Chris De Stefano - 31s @ Elite 5 - Haynes Farm GC 24

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ - Louise Hardwick - 21.3s @ Elite 3 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 100kg - Louise Hardwick - 21.3s @ Elite 3 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 84kg - Emma Wilson - 8s @ Elite 2 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 72kg - Emma Wilson - 8s @ Elite 2 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ - Kevin Neild - 46.7s @ Elite 3 - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -
Herculean Hands IV - Record Breakers
Herculean Hands IV - Record Breakers
£5.00
2025 Annual International King Kong Grip Challenge
2025 Annual International King Kong Grip Challenge
£15.00
Gruesome Grip Off 2025
Gruesome Grip Off 2025
£20.00
Tug Royale Championships 2025
Tug Royale Championships 2025
£10.00
Gripmas Games #4 2025
Gripmas Games #4 2025
£20.00

Pinch Style Events

Pinch Blocks

These rules apply to all standard pinch blocks.

  • The Pinch Block must be grasped overhand. Fingers front and thumb rear.
  • No part of the underside or inside of the block can be touched during the lift.
  • 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 block.
  • 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ - Laura Breakell - 19.2kg - VGL 2020
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 - Ellis Routledge - 23.9kg - Grip League Qualifier 24
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ - Tommy Lymath - 48.1kg - Herculean Hands II 24
  • 120kg - Harley Fuller - 42.5kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 105kg - Harley Fuller - 42.5kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 93kg - Harley Fuller - 42.5kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 83kg - Harley Fuller - 42.5kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 73kg - Chris De Stefano - 30kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 63kg - Chris De Stefano - 30kg - Haynes Farm GC 24

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ - Laura Breakell - 25kg - Haynes Strength GC 24
  • 100kg - Lucy H & Sharnjeet R - 22.5kg - Haynes Strength GC 24
  • 84kg - Emma Wilson - 17.5kg - Haynes Strength GC 24
  • 72kg - Emma Wilson - 17.5kg - Haynes Strength GC 24
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ - Kevin Neild - 32.5kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ -
  • 120kg -
  • 105kg -
  • 93kg -
  • 83kg -
  • 73kg -
  • 63kg -

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Saxon Bars

These rules apply to all Saxon Bars.

  • The Saxon must be grasped overhand. Fingers front and thumb rear.
  • No part of the underside or outside (sleeve) can be touched during the lift.
  • You must not intentionally try to tilt the bar.
  • The lift must be completed to lockout with a referees down signal.
  • The weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hands in full contact.
  • Conventional and Sumo stances are allowed.
  • 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Hubs

These rules apply to all 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 12".
  • There is no referee's down signal. 
  • After the marker touches the 12" 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ -
  • 120kg -
  • 105kg -
  • 93kg -
  • 83kg -
  • 73kg -
  • 63kg -

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under - Hannah Scott - 6.85kg - Gripmas Games 2023
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ - Tom Lymath - 41.8kg - Herculean Hands I 24
  • 120kg - Harley Fuller - 40.0kg - Biblical Sends Vol 1
  • 105kg - Harley Fuller - 40.0kg - Biblical Sends Vol 1
  • 93kg - Harley Fuller - 40.0kg - Biblical Sends Vol 1
  • 83kg - Harley Fuller - 40.0kg - Biblical Sends Vol 1
  • 73kg - Sam Tolhurst - 28.1kg - Gruesome Grip Off 24
  • 63kg - Sam Tolhurst - 28.1kg - Gruesome Grip Off 24

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Ridges

These rules apply to all Ridges.

  • The Ridge must be grasped from the top, specifically with the finger(s) and thumb.
  • No part of the edge / underside can be touched during the lift.
  • Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
  • You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
  • The lift must be completed to a minimum of 12".
  • There is no referee's down signal. 
  • After the marker touches the 12" 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ - Tommy L & Paddy H - 27.5kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 120kg - Steve W & Harley F & Lewis B - 21.25kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 105kg - Steve W & Harley F - 21.25kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 93kg - Steve W & Harley F - 21.25kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 83kg - Steve W & Harley F - 21.25kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 73kg - Joe Sterling - 21.1kg - Haynes Grip Champs 23
  • 63kg - Chris De Stefano - 18.75kg - Haynes Farm GC 24

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ - Elin Ollson - 16.25kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 100kg - Emma Wilson - 13.75kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 84kg - Emma Wilson - 13.75kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 72kg - Emma Wilson - 13.75kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ - Alexander Spray - 12.5kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Pipe Pinch

These rules apply to all Pipes

  • The Pipe must be grasped from the top.
  • No part of the edge / underside or inner tube can be touched during the lift.
  • Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
  • You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
  • The lift must be completed to a minimum of 12".
  • There is no referee's down signal. 
  • After the marker touches the 12" 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

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JUNIOR CATEGORIES

Domes

These rules apply to all Domes.

  • All fingers must be in contact with the dome when starting the lift. They are not required to be touching the base plate.
  • You cannot touch any part of the underside of the plate 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 Dome.
  • You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
  • The lift must be completed to a minimum of 12".
  • There is no referee's down signal. 
  • After the marker touches the 12" 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Inch Pinch

These rules apply to the Inch Pinch.

  • The Inch Pinch must be grasped Key Pinch style.
  • Vertically pointing downwards thumb on one side, with side of index finger on the other.
  • 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 Inch Pinch.
  • You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
  • The lift must be completed to a minimum of 12".
  • There is no referee's down signal. 
  • After the marker touches the 12" 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Vertical Style Events

Vertical Bars

These rules apply to all Vertical Style Events.

  • 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ - Tom Lymath - 141.3kg - Biblical Sends Vol 1
  • 120kg - Oliver Dilley - 135kg - Gripmas Games 22
  • 105kg - Jono Pritchard - 111kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 93kg - Karl Atkins - 110kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 83kg - Karl Atkins - 110kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 73kg - Chris De Stefano - 105kg - Haynes Farm GC 24
  • 63kg - Chris De Stefano - 105kg - Haynes Farm GC 24

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JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ - Tom Lymath - 128.3kg - Grip Wars BVG #1
  • 120kg -
  • 105kg -
  • 93kg -
  • 83kg -
  • 73kg -
  • 63kg -

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Mens 60+ -
  • Mens 70+ -
  • Womens 50+ -
  • Womens 60+ -
  • Womens 70+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

These rules apply to all vertical bars for a timed hold.

  • The Vertical Bard 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 time begins as soon as the weight lifts off the floor and stops as soon as the weight touches the floor again.
  • You do not have to lower the weight in a controlled manor.
  • The hold must be completed for a minimum of 5 seconds to be valid. Times will be rounded to the nearest 0.1 ie 12.23s seconds becomes 12.2s.

Available Weights:

  • 30kg, 40kg, 50kg, 60kg, 70kg, 80kg

Please note - In competition the highest weight lifted for a valid time beats any lower weight with a higher time.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -Ellis Routledge - 10.88s @ 60kg - Grip League Qualifier 24
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

upcoming events

Herculean Hands IV - Record Breakers
Herculean Hands IV - Record Breakers
£5.00
2025 Annual International King Kong Grip Challenge
2025 Annual International King Kong Grip Challenge
£15.00
Gruesome Grip Off 2025
Gruesome Grip Off 2025
£20.00
Tug Royale Championships 2025
Tug Royale Championships 2025
£10.00
Gripmas Games #4 2025
Gripmas Games #4 2025
£20.00

Support Style Events

Cliffhanger

These rules apply to all cliffhangers for a maximum lift.

  • The cliffhanger must be grasped using the fingers, you can use any combination you like (some people prefer 2 fingers or 4 fingers)
  • Your thumb can not be in contact with the cliffhanger at any point during the lift.
  • Only the ledge of the cliffhanger can be touched during the lift.
  • 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

  • 120kg+ - Sam Solomi - 113.3kg - Biblical Sends Vol 1
  • 120kg - Ash Perkins - 81.3kg - Ninja Gathering 23
  • 105kg - Ash Perkins - 81.3kg - Ninja Gathering 23
  • 93kg - Ash Perkins - 81.3kg - Ninja Gathering 23
  • 83kg -
  • 73kg -
  • 63kg -

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

These rules apply to all cliffhangers for a timed hold.

  • The cliffhanger must be grasped using the fingers, you can use any combination you like (some people prefer 2 fingers or 4 fingers)
  • Your thumb can not be in contact with the cliffhanger at any point during the lift.
  • Only the ledge of the cliffhanger can be touched during the lift.
  • 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 time begins as soon as the weight lifts off the floor and stops as soon as the weight touches the floor again.
  • You do not have to lower the weight in a controlled manor.
  • The hold must be completed for a minimum of 5 seconds to be valid. Times will be rounded to the nearest 0.1 ie 12.23s seconds becomes 12.2s.

Available Weights:

  • 10kg, 20kg, 30kg, 40kg, 50kg.

Please note - In competition the highest weight lifted for a valid time beats any lower weight with a higher time.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

  • 100kg+ -
  • 100kg -
  • 84kg - 
  • 72kg -
  • 63kg -

MASTERS CATEGORIES

  • Mens 50+ -
  • Womens 50+ -

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Grenades

These rules apply to all Grenade Grip Balls.

In competition a modified version of the Grenade will be used to ensure fair lifting. This version is available under 'Comp Spec' equipment (coming soon).

  • Fingers must be on one side of the ball with the thumb on the opposing side.
  • Contact with the side of the flange is allowed but contact with the top edges is not.
  • Your fingers or thumb can not be in contact with the carabiner.
  • Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift.
  • 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 - James Collinson - 23.2kg - Gripmas Games 24
  • Male 16 - 17 - Olly Hayes - 43.2kg - Gripmas Games 24
  • Female 10 & Under - Hannah Scott - 14.5kg - Gripmas Games 24
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

These rules apply to all Grenade Timed Holds.

  • The hold must be completed for a minimum of 5 seconds to be valid. Times will be rounded to the nearest 0.1 ie 12.23s seconds becomes 12.2s.
  • Any part of the lifting apparatus can not touch the legs or any other body parts during the lift - This is at the referees discression.
  • You must not intentionally try to tilt the the grenade or gain wrist leverage.
  • You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
  • The time begins as soon as the weight lifts off the floor and stops as soon as the weight touches the floor again.
  • You do not have to lower the weight in a controlled manor.

Available Weights:

  • 20kg, 30kg, 40kg, 50kg

Please note - In competition the highest weight lifted for a valid time beats any lower weight with a higher time.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 -
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under -
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Specialist Events

Feats Of Strength

You must lift either or both the below in The Grip Shed with approval from a referee:

  • 78kg Thomas Inch Replica (2)
  • Half 50kg York Legacy Blob (2)

Each successful lifter gets their name written on the Inch & Blob Board.

  • Single / Double handed level lift.
  • The lift must be completed to above the knee with a referees down signal.
  • The weight must be lowered in a controlled manor with the lifting hands 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.
  • Nick Warren
  • Tom Lymath
  • Oliver Dilley
  • Tiny
  • Paddy Haynes
  • Sam Solomi
  • Tom Lymath
  • Harley Fuller
  • Oliver Dilley
  • Tiny
  • Paddy Haynes
  • Sam Solomi
  • Paddy Haynes
  • Tiny
  • Oliver Dilley
  • Tom Lymath
  • Tom Lymath
  • Oliver Dilley
  • Sam Solomi
  • Paddy Haynes
  • Oliver Dilley
  • Tom Lymath
  • Paddy Haynes

GripHedz

Key Pinch Style

These rules apply to all GripHedz under the Key Pinch Section.

  • Only the Hed is to be grasped with the hand in a key-pinch style (vertically pointing downwards thumb opposing the fingers). No ‘doorknob’ style lifting allowed.
  • 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 GripHed or Plate.
  • You can not rest your lifting hand or forearm on your legs during the lift.
  • The lift must be completed to a minimum of 12".
  • There is no referee's down signal. 
  • After the marker touches the 12" 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.

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

MENS CATEGORIES

WOMENS CATEGORIES

MASTERS CATEGORIES

JUNIOR CATEGORIES

  • Male 10 & Under -
  • Male 11-13 -
  • Male 14-15 - James Collinson - 13.2kg - Gripmas Games 2024
  • Male 16 - 17 -
  • Female 10 & Under - Hannah Scott - 12.9kg - Gripmas Games 23
  • Female 11-13 -
  • Female 14-15 -
  • Female 16-17 -

Monthly Challenges

November 2023

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Novembers Monthly Challenge is ready to test out your finger strength on the Half Penny Pinch Trainer. A difficult key pinch style lift but we would expect to see 22kg+ take the win this month. Don't forget to chalk it up, you're going to need all the help you can get.

Results available early December.

October 2023

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Octobers Monthly Challenge is ready to test out your finger strength on the GripHedz™ Pacman Ghost. A difficult lift to master, but once you've got the technique down you'll start cranking the weight up. Don't forget to chalk it up, the chalk sticks really nicely into the sides.
  • Mens Open - Craig Blakesley - 62.2kg
  • Womens Open - Alix Arndt - 47.2kg

September 2023

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Septembers Monthly Challenge is ready to test out your finger strength on the GripHedz™ Octagon. A difficult lift to master, but once you've got the technique down you'll start cranking the weight up. Don't forget to chalk it up, the chalk sticks really nicely into the sides.
  • Mens Open - Sam Jack - 26.9kg
  • Womens Open - Sarah Madeley - 18.3kg

August 2023

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August's Monthly Challenge tests out your vertical lifting strength with the Cone. A great implement for developing crush grip strength, the shape of the Cone makes it much more difficult than standard vertical bars.
  • Mens Open - Ryan Thomas - 82.8kg
  • Womens Open - Chase Ealey - 62.5kg