All athletes will be required to weigh in before participating to ensure valid World Record attempts.
- EVENT 1: Large Pipe Pinch Max
- EVENT 2: 76mm Rolling Handle Max
- EVENT 3: Double 80mm Grenade Hold
- EVENT 4: 2 Handed 60mm Pinch Max
- EVENT 5: Summer Games Medley
Event Rules
Event 1 - Pipe Pinch
- Large Pipe
- 3 Attempts
- Rising Bar
These rules apply to all Pipes
- The Pipe must be grasped from the top using any style of grip.
- 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.
Event 2 - Rolling Handle
- 76mm Rolling Handle
- 3 Attempts
- Rising Bar
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.
Event 3 - Double Grenade Hold
- 80mm Grenades
- 1 Valid Attempt - If you fail your first weight you can drop down and try again
These rules apply to all Grenades for a timed hold.
- The Grenades must be grasped from the side with the lugs facing down.
- 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 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.
Mens Category Available Weights:
- 20kg, 25kg, 30kg, 35kg, 40kg, 45kg, 50kg
Womens Category Available Weights:
- 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, 25kg, 30kg, 35kg, 40kg
Please note - In competition the highest weight lifted for a valid time beats any lower weight with a higher time.
Event 4 - 2H Pinch Block
- 80mm Beast Block
- 3 Attempts
- Rising Bar
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.
Event 5 - Summer Grip Medley
Event to be revealed on the day. As usual you can expect a wild selection of Grip Tools, Blobs and Dumbbells.
