HQ's Strongest Man 2025

Prepare for the Most Brutal Showdown in Welsh Strength History.

HQ’s Strongest Man! 

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This is it. 

The Inaugural HQ’s Strongest Man takes place at HQ on Sunday 23rd March 2025, and it’s going to be a day of pure strength, grit, and glory. 

HQ's Strongest Woman will be announced soon as I want this competition to be run on a separate day. 

With 4 intense categories, Men's Beginners, Men's Novice, Men's Intermediates and men's opens. 

If you think you’ve got what it takes, there’s only one way to prove it. 

Will you be the first ever athlete to claim the title of HQ’s Strongest Man. 

Will you be that person that breaks History at HQ?

Entry Fee: £40 (covers trophies and a event t-shirt)

Payment Methods: PayPal (friends & family) payable to Kunal Srivastava/KunalSrivastava522/[email protected] or bank transfer upon request.

Here is a full breakdown of the events on the day. 

Event 1: 

Car Squats – 1 Minute for Max Reps.

Get ready to feel your legs burn like never before. 

You'll be squatting the weight of a car until your body gives out.

Men’s Beginners: Rack furthest from the mini. (145kg) 

Men’s Novice: 2 holes closer to the mini (195kg) 

Men’s Intermediates: 4 holes closer to the mini. (225kg) 

Men's open: 4 Holes closer and 2 x 25kg calibrated plates added to the boot of the mini. (300kg) 

Event 2: 

Conans Wheel – Max Rotations

How many Rotations on the Wheel of Death can you do? Your whole body will be trembling, your lungs burning! Your legs screaming! Who will come out on top! 

Men’s Beginners: 150kg 

Men’s Novice: 170kg 

Men’s Intermediates: 180kg 

Men's opens: 200kg 

Event 3: 

Holle Circus Dumbbell Press – Points for Reps/1 Minute Max Time

Britain’s Strongest Man style. 

For each rep, the dumbbell starts on the ground. 

Heavier dumbbells score higher points. 

Show us what you’ve got.

Men’s Beginners: 30kg (1 point) / 40kg (3 points)

Men’s Novice: 40kg (1 point) / 50kg (3 points)

Men’s Intermediates: 50kg (1 point) / 64kg (3 points)

Men's opens: 70kg (1 point) 85kg (3 points) 

Event 4:

Power Stairs – 3 Brutal Steps each implement. 

Move Increasing weights up three massive steps.

Legs screaming? lungs Burning? Good!

Men’s Beginners: 80kg / 100kg / 120kg

Men’s Novice: 100kg / 120kg / 140kg

Men’s Intermediates: 120kg / 140kg / 160kg

Men's opens: 160kg/180kg/200kg 

Event 5: 

Yoke Walks (Head to Head) 

The Ultimate test of strength and endurance. 

Who can Walk the Infamous Yoke 40 metres? 

This is where winners are born! 

Simple as that.

Men’s Beginners: 183kg 

Men’s Novice: 223kg 

Men’s Intermediate's: 243kg

Men's Opens: 283kg 

**All weights subject to testing and events may change based on weather or conditions.**

As it's the inaugural HQ's strongest man we have a Bonus event and a world record attempt to be held at HQ. 

The legend that is Chris Jenkins is going for the u90 World Axle Clean and Press record which currently stands at 168kg!

Can Chris make history and break the world record at HQ? 

Entry Details:

Send your Name, Category, Shirt Size, and Email to secure your spot. 

We’re taking entries up until one week before the comp – don’t wait until it’s too late. 

Full event rules will be released soon.

The Battlefield Awaits:

HQ is prepped and ready for you to test the kit ahead of time. 

Day passes and memberships are available for anyone wanting to get a taste of the pain before the big day.

Contact: Ricky Srivastava, 07809 647 740 

The only question left is, who will make history?

Good luck. 

For those asking it's £3 for Spectators and kids are free. It's just to cover the cost of portaloo's!