Strongest Woman in the Shire 2026

Strongest Woman in the Shire 2026 

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Womens Beginners, Novice, Intermediate and Open,

• Event Descriptions – Strongest Woman in the Shire 2026
  1. Max Log Lift
     • 3 attempts to lift the heaviest weight possible. Aim for your personal best.
  2. Yoke Carry
     • Carry the yoke 15m, drop, turn, and return 15m.
     • Objective: Complete in the quickest time possible.
  3. Car Deadlift
     • Raw strength challenge.
     • Perform as many reps as possible within 60 seconds.
  4. Conan’s Wheel
     • Test of grip, endurance, and grit.
     • Complete the maximum distance in 60 seconds without dropping the implement.
  5. Stone Over Yoke
     • Strength and speed challenge.
     • Lift as many stones over the yoke as possible in 60 seconds.

1. Max Log Lift

Objective: 3 attempts to hit your personal best
Weights:

• Beginner: Log Starting weight = 25 kg (using a standard 6-inch log).
• Novice: Log starting weight = 35 kg (using a Mirafit 8-inch log).
• Intermediate: Log starting weight = 45 kg (using a Celtic Strength 10-inch log).
• Open: Log starting weight = 55 kg (using a Strength Shop 13-inch log).

2. Yoke Carry (15m drop & turn, 15m back)

Objective: Complete in the quickest time possible
Weights:

• Beginners: 140 kg
• Novice: 160 kg
• Inters: 180 kg
• Opens: 100 kg

No Tacky or lifting suits. Belts, knee  and elbow sleeves, chalk and grip tops allowed.

3. Car Deadlift (60 secs)

Objective: Raw power test – as many reps as possible in 60 seconds
Weights:

• Beginners: TBC
• Novice: TBC
• Inters: TBC
• Opens: TBC

No Tacky or lifting suits. 

Belts, knee and elbow sleeves, lifting wraps allowed.

4. Conan’s Wheel (60 secs)

Objective: Grip, grit & endurance – best overall distance without dropping
Weights:

• Beginners: TBC
• Novice: TBC
• Inters: TBC
• Opens: TBC

No Tacky or lifting suits. 
Belts, knee and elbow sleeves, lifting wraps allowed.

5. Stone Over Yoke (60 secs) - Height of Yoke ......

Objective: As many reps as possible
Weights:

• Beginners: 40KG
• Novice: 50KG
• Inters: 60KG
• Opens: 70KG

Tacky allowed.