Busta Builders UKs Strongest Man U70kgs

Welcome to the Busta Builders 2026 Uks Strongest Man U70kgs. 

This year with massive support from Busta Builders and NorthLink ferries we can bring UKs to the stunning island of Shetland for an unforgettable experience for athletes. 

Support also from the KLCSTRONGCAST

The place for the Ferry crossing for athletes is FREE, the accommodation at Islesburgh House, Lerwick FREE. Entry to this Competition is FREE. All that’s needed is your commitment to competing at this historic day. 

One more sponsor would get the event live-streamed if anyone know of anyone interested. 

Schedule

Thursday 23rd April

Ferry from Aberdeen 1700hrs. Athletes MUST AREIVE TO CHECK IN by 15:45pm

Arrive in shetland approximately 7am on Friday 24th April

Disembark and lifts will take you to Islesburgh house. Any finishing touches to make weight can be made including local leisure centre.

Weigh in 2pm. 

Rest of day sightseeing and food at local establishment. 

Saturday 25th April. Sightseeing if you wish in morning. 1pm latest arrival at venue arranged by shetland weight training club. 

2pm COMPETITION STARTS. 

5/6pm competition ends. 

8pm night out in Lerwick. 

Sunday 26th April. 

Last sightseeing. Ferry at 7pm

Monday 27th April. Ferry arrives back in Aberdeenshire approximately 7pm

ATHLETES PLEASE READ FOLLOWING 

As a sponsored event for a rare opportunity, please only enter if you are serious about being at this competition. Don’t enter as a placeholder ‘in case you can’. You’ve seen the timetable, you’ll need to book off work etc etc.

By March 1st 2026 you’ll need to send proof of leave given from work places. 

Late withdrawal via injury or illness may incur a charge if no athlete can step in. Furthermore if you think you’re going to miss weight in the run up, guest lift. This will not be an accepted reason to withdraw.

Family members/friends can join us. Contact ash for information on joining the booking for the Ferry. They will get the same discount if on same booking. 

Athletes wishing to make their own way there, or find their own accommodation etc please let us know. Comp entry will be free but we could give these spaces to other athletes or get that place refunded and use the money elsewhere. Thanks. 

Event 1. 

Max Log. 3 nominated lifts. Minimum opening lift 60kgs. All equipment allowed. 60s to complete lift.

Event 2. Car Deadlift for reps. 200kg or 230kg. Reps at higher weight beats any reps at lower. Front handle. Straps allowed. No suits. 60s limit

Event 3. Farmers & Frame medley. Athletes will carry a first set of farmers 10m (80kg ph) then a second set back the other way 10m (100kg per hand) then a stunning wooden frame for another 10m (220kg). Fastest time wins. 75s limit. Measurements given if needed.

Event 4. Viking Press. 80kg or 90KG. Tested by Cameron Nisbet at Shetlands strongest man the 90KG will be tough. Trump option rules here. 

Event 5. Duck walk in to stair load. Athletes carry the first Duck walk implement (100kg) 10m and load on to a 17inch step. Run back and do the same with a second (120kg) and a third (140kg). 75s limit. Measurements given if needed. 

Event 6. Atlas stones over yoke. Trump option here. 75s limit. Athletes will have a choice of stones 90-110-130-150. Research has shown that a successful lift with the 150 would be a world record for u70. Nearer the time we can add a stone as an option if needed. Crew will put the preferred stone in place but athletes wishing to change stones do so themselves.

Please wear comp T-shirt on events 2, 3, 4, 5. 

Any questions please ask away.