Team Strongman 2008

 

 

 

August the third 2008 will see Team strongman return to Ilfracombe pier.

This year we have removed the weight restrictions, we are going heavier and the events more extreme than ever!

This year we have National champions, We have UK strongest men finalist, World strongest man competitors and Britain Strongest men finalist coming out to play.

The confirmed events for this years UK Team strongman championships are, in no particular order:

Carry and Drag medley

Have you ever tried to move a washing machine? Well this year we start off with a washing machine loading race. Yes this year we warm up by asking each man to individually lift and carry washing machines over the course and load them !

Then if thats not bad enough they move straight onto the heaviest sled drag ever used in a UK competition. Last year no one completed this drag, However, this year with weight limits removed lets see what the teams can do!

Frame carry.

You saw it last year and this year it's a little heavier. How does carrying half a ton for as far as possible sound! The team who carry it the farthest distance win.

Two Man Deadlift

A fast paced event where we see which team can lift the most weight from the ground, It does not get any more basic than that a pure raw strength event using a solid 2" Bar.

Last year we set a record of 600kg lifted! Impressive but this year I know of one Team looking to SMASH that with a world record 800KG Deadlift attempt!

Last years 600KG deadlift

Frame press.

A test of upper body strength as the men press a large frame holding an oak whiskey cask overhead for as many reps as possible.

Bus Push

With thanks to stagecoach lets drain the last ounce of strength from the men as they push a large bus up and down the course. You have never seen anything like this before and I have to wonder if this is possible?Fastest time wins.