UEA's Strongest is now in its second year. Last year was a great success, and we will be repeating the events with some small changes. There are 4 events, with multiple weight options for each event. You are welcome to try whichever weight option you feel like, and if you wish to go up again afterwards that is also fine. Men and women will be scored separately, but there are no weight classes.
Scoring is done with a trump method: 1 rep or any movement with a heavier implement will score more highly than any number of reps with a lighter implement. For example 1 rep with a 50kg axle would beat 20 reps with a 30kg axle.
The scores are the reverse of positions. For example if there were 10 men competing, the winner of an event would get 10 points, 2nd would get 9 etc, until 10th would get 1. Failure to complete any reps or distance with an implement would result in a '0' so you would score no points.
We will go through the rules again on the day, but everything will be standard strongman rules.
Event 1 - Axle Press for Reps:
Weight options - 30kg, 50kg, 70kg or 90kg
Event 2 - Farmers Carry 20m:
Weight options - 30kg, 55kg, 80kg, 110kg
Event 3 - Yoke Walk 20m:
Weight options - 100kg, 160kg, 220kg, 250kg
Event 4 - Sandbag over bar for reps:
Weight options - 45kg, 85kg, 100kg
If you have any more questions please feel free to message Alex!