CATEGORIES & WEIGHTS
WOMEN
NOVICE
For beginner strongwomen with minimal competition experience.
Weights:
Max Log Lift - starting weight 35kg
Deadlift for Reps- 100kg
Sandbag Carry & Load - 20kg & 40kg
Sandbag Toss - 8kg
Base Stones - 20kg (5ft) - 40kg (4.5ft) - 60kg (4ft) - 60kg (4ft) *last stone lifted twice
OPENS
For experienced strongwomen.
Weights:
Max Log Lift - starting weight 55kg
Deadlift for reps - 140kg
Sandbag Carry & Load - 60kg & 80kg
Sandbag Toss - 12kg
Base Stones - 40kg (5.5ft) - 60kg (5ft) - 80kg (4.5ft) - 100kg (4ft)
INTERMEDIATES
For strongwomen with some competition experience lifting at intermediate levels.
Weights:
Max Log Lift - starting weight 45kg
Deadlift for reps - 120kg
Sandbag Carry & Load - 40kg & 60kg
Sandbag Toss - 10kg
Base Stones - 20kg (5.5ft) - 40kg (5ft) - 60kg (4.5ft) - 80kg (4ft)
MEN
NOVICE
For strongmen with minimal competition experience.
Weights:
Max Log Lift - starting weight 80kg
Deadlift for reps - 200kg
Sandbag Carry & Load - 80kg & 100kg
Sandbag Toss - 14kg
Base Stones - 80kg (5ft) - 100kg (4.5ft) - 120kg (4ft) - 120kg (4ft) *last stone lifted twice
For experienced strongmen.
Weights:
Max Log Lift - starting weight 120kg
Deadlift for reps - 270kg
Sandbag Carry & Load - 120kg & 140kg
Sandbag Toss - 18kg
Base Stones - 80kg (6ft) - 100kg (5.5ft) - 120kg (5ft) - 140kg (4.5ft) - 160kg (4ft)
OPENS
INTERMEDIATES
For strongmen with some competition experience lifting at intermediate levels.
Weights:
Max Log Lift - starting weight 100kg
Deadlift for reps - 230kg
Sandbag Carry & Load - 100kg & 120kg
Sandbag Toss - 16kg
Base Stones - 80kg (5.5ft) - 100kg (5ft) - 120kg (4.5ft) - 140kg (4ft)
When you register to compete in The Bristol Strength Classic, please indicate which weight category you would like to compete in.
Please note that the competition team may move you to a different category based on your previous max lifts, to ensure a fair and safe competition for all athletes involved.