Strongman Summer Showdown

Welcome to Coventry’s Strongman Summer Showdown 2026

We are hosting our first strongman competition for beginners and novices, we’re hoping for a fun Summer’s day of competing outside weather permitting, please bear with us if things need to be adapted.

Classes A, B, C and D, there is no requirement for any class, but choose the class that will provide a challenge for you (no trophy hunters!).

Each class is capped at 10 people, if spaces in the class are not available please get in touch and we will add you to a wait list.

Events & Weights

Overhead medley

Kettlebell (A&B) /Monster Dumbbell(C&D) – Axel – Log

A - 15/30/30

B – 25/45/45

C – 35/60/60

D – 45/75/75

Trump Deadlift for reps

60s time limit, no suits or briefs but all straps allowed

A – 80/105

B – 120/140

C – 155/175

D – 185/210

Sandbag Steeple chase

Carry 10m and load over 44” (A&B) or 48” (C&D), carry a further 10m and drop across the line.

A – 40 & 50

B – 60 & 70

C – 80 & 100

D – 100 & 120

Farmers carry

10m there and back as fast as possible, liquid and powder chalk allowed, no straps.

A – 50ph

B – 65 ph

C – 95ph

D – 115ph

Trump Stone loading for reps

60s time limit, tacky allowed, A&B over 44” and C&D over 48”

A – 40/60

B – 50/70

C – 80/90

D – 110/130