Hull's Strongest Beginners and Inters 2026

Back for 2026 is our first competition of the year with the Hull’s Strongest Beginners and Inters Competition 2026. We are retaining last years format with Beginners and Inters 1 and 2, however we are also inviting the Ladies to step up and compete as well.
Mens Inters 1 - Athletes weighing under 110kg
Mens Inters 2 - Athletes weighing over 110kg
Womens Inters 1 - Athletes weighing under 80kg
Womens Inters 2 - Athletes weighing over 80kg

This comp is designed to help bridge the gaps between first timers and novice, and from novice to weighted categories.
Weigh in will be on the day, goes without saying if you've podiumed at a previous Novice comp you don't belong in beginners. Check the event weights and choose your category accordingly.
Winners of each category will also gain automatic entry into their respective category at Hull's Strongest Man 2026.
Entry fee is £35 and to be paid via paypal friends and family, entry is only confirmed on receipt of comp fee.
paypal.me/hullsstrongestman
Please include full name, category and t shirt size with payment. No refunds or substitutions except in case of comp cancellation.
All events are subject to change but advance notice will be given as far as possible.
Register and weigh in from 08:30, Athlete Brief at 09:15 first event start at 10am.

Max competitor numbers -
Beginners - 20
Inters 1 - 10
Inters 2 - 10

Event 1 – Apollons Axle Squat - Max reps in 60secs
50mm axle with 12" Apollons Wheels. Squat will be to fixed height blocks. Both wheels must touch down before standing up. Belts, wrist and knee sleeves but no wraps. No suits or briefs. Grip tops allowed.
Beginners Men – 140kg
Men Inters 1 – 170kg
Men Inters 2 – 200kg
Beginners Women - 60kg
Women Inters 1 - 80kg
Women Inters 2 - 100kg

Event 2 - Log Press max reps in 60s
Wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, belts, grips shirts allowed. No elbow wraps.
Beginners Men – 70kg
Inters 1 - 100kg
Inters 2 - 120kg
Beginners Women - 35kg
Women Inters 1 - 45kg
Women Inters 2 - 55kg

Event 3 – Car Deadlift. Max reps in 60s
Side Handle lift, belts and knee sleeves allowed. No wraps, suits, briefs or FIG 8 lifting straps.
Beginners Men – Car
Inters 1 – Heavier Car
Inters 2 – Even heavier Car
Beginners Women - Lightest Car
Women Inters 1 - Lighter Car
Women Inters 2 - Light Car

Event 4 – Moving Medley, fastest time to complete all objects. Max time 75s. Drop and turn at 15m.
Yoke into Farmers into Husafell Bag. Grip tops allowed.
Beginners Men –
Inters 1 -
Inters 2 –
Beginners Women -
Women Inters 1 -
Women Inters 2 -

Event 5 - Atlas Stone over Yoke max reps in 60s
Tacky allowed.
Beginners Men – 90kg
Inters 1 – 100kg
Inters 2 – 110kg
Beginners Women - 40kg
Women Inters 1 - 50kg
Women Inters 2 - 60kg