17th British Hand Strength Champs

Steve,
For everyone here, have you got any date for this or thoughts on events?

Obviously starting with grippers and pinch... but I was going to ask for some suggestions for the next three. Paul and I discussed some ideas but as he's away I'll double check those on his return (variations on some old ideas). at the back of my mind is warming up, for those competing, for the Champion of Champions event in the summer. I'm also gonna play with the dates so there's a little space between the Peter Horne day and the CoC.

Note to self
1) Grippers - possibly vulcan
2) 2HP
3? plate wrist curl
4? one hand deadlift with hook grip

Sounds good!

The Vulcan would be CCS or 20 mm block?

Steve Gardener wrote:Note to self
1) Grippers - possibly vulcan
2) 2HP
3? plate wrist curl
4? one hand deadlift with hook grip

Wouldn't a one hand deadlift without hook grip be much more interesting?

Perhaps. But it has been done at least once over the past few years.

The Deadlift with a hook hadn't been used in the Brits for a long time, and off the top of my head I think it's last appearance was 1991!

It'll be nice to see some 200k+ lifts done, and see what the strongmen can do.

Jose Jara wrote:Sounds good!

The Vulcan would be CCS or 20 mm block?

20mm block as per the same way grippers have been contested in events for years (if we go the Vulcan route).

David Horne wrote:The Deadlift with a hook hadn't been used in the Brits for a long time, and off the top of my head I think it's last appearance was 1991!

It'll be nice to see some 200k+ lifts done, and see what the strongmen can do.

2006 when I first won the Brits I did 189 with a hook.

Off course - wasn't in that comp so forgot!

Mark wont be aware, baring in mind it's extremely unlikely he'll compete here in the Brits, that we've pretty much contested the full list. Lucky for me I do ok on them all

BHSA Grip Championships 2009 events
1) Vulcan Gripper - 20mm block set
2) 2HP - adjustable pinch
3) plate wrist curl - subject to rule decisions
4) One hand deadlift with hook grip
5) Baby Inch for time

More as and when.

Steve,
Have you got a date yet?

Late May for now.

Strongman system for scoring.