Sanctus Gym Xmas Push / Pull

🎄 SANCTUS XMAS PUSH / PULL 2026 🎄

ONE LAST COMPETITION. ONE LAST CHANCE TO HIT THOSE 2026 PBs! 💪🔥

We’re bringing the strength community together for one final showdown before Christmas!

On Saturday 12th December 2026, Sanctus Gym will host our Xmas Push / Pull Competition, giving athletes of all abilities the chance to put their hard work to the test!

Whether you’re stepping onto the competition floor for the first time or you’re a seasoned competitor looking to finish the year with some big numbers, this one’s for you!

💪 THE CHALLENGE

We’re keeping things straightforward. Two lifts, six attempts and one goal? Lift as heavy as you can!

LOG PRESS – 3 ATTEMPTS

DEADLIFT – 3 ATTEMPTS

Your heaviest successful lift from each event will be added together to give your overall total.

The biggest combined total in each category takes the win!

🏆 Trophies awarded to the top 3 in each category.

🏋️ CATEGORIES

WOMEN

• Novice

• Experienced / Opens

MEN

• Novice

• Experienced / Opens

We want this competition to be accessible to everyone, from first-time competitors to experienced strength athletes.

🏋️ CATEGORIES & STARTING WEIGHTS

The following are suggested starting weights for each category. These are warm-up lifts provided before your three official attempts and do not count towards your competition total.

WOMEN – NOVICE

• Log Press: 40kg

• Deadlift: 100kg

WOMEN – EXPERIENCED / OPENS

• Log Press: 50kg

• Deadlift: 160kg

MEN – NOVICE

• Log Press: 70kg

• Deadlift: 160kg

MEN – EXPERIENCED / OPENS

• Log Press: 110kg

• Deadlift: 250kg

Athletes lifting comfortably above these weights may begin their attempts at a higher weight.

📋 COMPETITION FORMAT & RULES

• All athletes receive 3 attempts at Log Press and 3 attempts at Deadlift.

• Log Press will take place first, followed by Deadlift.

• Only your heaviest successful attempt on each lift counts towards your total.

• The highest combined total wins the category.

• All lifts must be completed to the referee’s standard and commands.

• Deadlifts must be returned to the floor under control. Dropped bars will result in a failed lift.

• Lifting suits and supportive equipment rules will be confirmed before the event.

• Any tied positions will be decided using a predetermined tiebreak system.

• Referees’ decisions are final.

Further information on equipment, lifting standards and warm-up procedures will be released ahead of competition day.

EVENT INFORMATION

📅 Saturday 12th December 2026

📍 Sanctus Gym, St Helens, WA9 3DR

🎟️ Athlete Entry: £35

👀 Spectators: £5 (at the door)

⏰ Registration and start times to be announced through our socials & booking for athletes will be available through our website

🎅 CHRISTMAS AT SANCTUS!

We’re looking to round off an incredible year with a proper celebration of strength!

Expect a great atmosphere, some huge lifts, plenty of support from the crowd and a bit of Christmas spirit thrown in for good measure!

Bring your friends, bring your family and get behind the athletes as they battle it out for those final podium spots of 2026.

No matter your experience, get involved, challenge yourself and finish the year with a bang!

See you on the platform! 💪🏻 🎄

SANCTUS GYM

STRENGTH | SKILL | PERFORMANCE