What to expect

The Event

• 6 total grip events

• Max weight lifts and 1 test of endurance

• All lifts count toward your overall score

Event Listing

1. Tip Blaster Max

• 3 lift attempts

• Crossbar height: 6″

• Grip rule: Both hands on main body only (no sides/underside)

2. 2H 60mm Pinch Block Max

• 3 lift attempts

• Crossbar height: 6″

• Grip rule: Both hands on main body only (no sides/underneath)

3. Mid Ridge Max

• 3 lift attempts

• Crossbar height: 12″

• Single-hand lift

• Grip rule: All fingers must contact ridge

4. 80mm Grenade Max

• 3 lift attempts

• Crossbar height: 6″

• Single-hand lift

• Grip rule: Palm must face upward; no underside contact

5. Cliffhanger Max

• 3 lift attempts

• Crossbar height: 6″

• Single-hand crimp grip

• Grip rule: Maintain finger-width gap from side of implement

6. Dynamite V Bar Hold (Endurance)

• 3 attempts

• Time starts when weight leaves floor, stops on contact

• Grip rule: One hand only, no underside contact, no tilt

• Qualifying time: 5+ seconds

• Scoring: Heavier weight + longer time = better score

• Available weights: 10kg to 80kg (in 10kg increments)

• Failed attempts can drop to lower weight

4. Rules

• ❌ No tape or plasters

• ❌ No liquid chalk (powder chalk only)

• ❌ No wrist straps

• ✅ Wiping with towel allowed — brushing not allowed

• ✅ All lifts must be controlled to the floor (except V Bar hold)

• ❗ Any breach of grip rules will invalidate the lift