UK Championship 28th February 2026 (2)

Old School Strongman UK Championship

The Old School Strongman Championship is coming to the UK!

Three max lifts of Zercher, Log and Raw Deadlift (3 attempts of each).

Zercher - Sleeves are allowed, no deadlift briefs (neoprene shorts are fine), no suits, no hooks outside of adaptive classes, bar can't be resting on belt, full lock out is required and bumper plates will be used to allow athlete to drop their attempt for safety. No tacky or sticky substances. Athlete must wait for down command. 

Log - Floor to overhead, No tacky or sticky substances, no suits or deadlift briefs, neoprene shorts are allowed. Clear lockout and control required, athlete must wait for down command. 

Raw Deadlift - No suits - Clear lockout required, athlete must wait for down command. All straps and belts allowed but no hooks outside of adaptive classes. 

We are working with Strength Register to get the full category list up on this site, for now please register your interest by emailing strengthofmindpodcast@gmail.com

Weight categories Women: U54 • U63 • U73 • U82 • 82+ • U73 Master • 73+ Master 

Weight categories Men: U70 • U80 • U90 • U105 • U120 • 120+ • U90 Masters • U105 Masters • 105+ Masters 

Military, Veteran and Firefighter Categories are available as are adaptable categories H1, H2, R0, R1, R2, N0, N1, N1.1, N2, N2.2, S1, W0, W1

Location

The Barbell Division
Unit 1 Quayside Business Park, Quayside Rd
Southampton
Hampshire
SO18 1DH

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