1) Class 2
2) Class 1
Events - TBC
Events for League, comp 1
All events will have a 60-second time limit, with the exception of the Hammer Front Hold, which will be for maximum time.
Event 1 – Log & Axle Press
Athletes may start on whichever implement they choose and work back and forth between the Log and Axle.
Class 2: 80kg
Class 1: 100kg
Full pressing rules and scoring details will be confirmed in the final rules pack.
Event 2 – Deadlift Escalator
Athletes will work through the escalating weights in order. Once the final weight is reached, athletes will complete as many reps as possible with the remaining time.
Class 2:
160kg → 180kg → 200kg → 210kg → 220kg for reps
Class 1:
190kg → 210kg → 230kg → 240kg → 250kg for reps
Time limit: 60 seconds.
Event 3 – Self-Loading Farmers Ladder
Athletes begin with the opening weight and complete 10m out + 10m back.
After completing the opening 20m, athletes will have one opportunity to increase the weight. They may choose which of the available heavier options they want to load.
Class 2:
Opening weight: 90kg per hand
Then choose one: 100kg / 110kg / 120kg per hand
Class 1:
Opening weight: 100kg per hand
Then choose one: 110kg / 120kg / 130kg per hand
Once the heavier weight has been selected and loaded, that becomes the athlete’s final weight for the event. There is no further loading after this point.
The chosen heavier weight is then carried for up to 10m + 10m.
Heavier weight trumps lighter weight.
For example, completing 10m at a heavier weight will beat any result achieved at a lighter weight.
There will be no partial distance measurements. Split times will be taken at each completed 10m section.
Time limit: 60 seconds.
Event 4 – Hammer Front Hold
Hammer held to the front for maximum time.
Class 2: 14kg
Class 1: 17kg
This event does not have a 60-second time limit. Athletes continue until they can no longer maintain the required position.
Event 5 – Sandbag to Shoulder
Sandbag from the floor to the shoulder for maximum repetitions.
Class 2: 100kg
Class 1: 120kg
Time limit: 60 seconds.
GSP Strongman Beginners 2027 – Events
1) Axle Press for Reps
60kg / 80kg
Athletes can choose which weight they want to use.
1 rep at 80kg beats any number of reps completed at 60kg.
Time limit: 60 seconds.
2) Deadlift for Reps
160kg / 200kg
Athletes can choose which weight they want to use.
1 rep at 200kg beats any number of reps completed at 160kg.
Time limit: 60 seconds.
3) Sandbag Carry for Distance
80kg / 100kg
Athletes can choose which sandbag they want to carry.
The heavier sandbag takes priority, so any scoring distance completed with the 100kg bag beats any distance completed with the 80kg bag.
Athletes must complete a minimum of 10 metres to register a score.
Time limit: 60 seconds.
4) Farmers Hold
100kg per hand
Hold the farmers handles for maximum time.
5) Sandbag to Shoulder for Reps
80kg
Sandbag from the floor to the shoulder for as many reps as possible.
Time limit: 60 seconds.