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Scottish Under 90kg 'Strongest Man 2010'

Unit20 are proud to present the Scottish Under 90's Strongest Man 2010 on the 19th June. This will be the first year of 90's in Scotland, and will hopefully be a popular competition, and will also bring out some mini beasts who can go down south and mix it up with the other Brits, as this will be a qualifier for Britain's under 90kg Mightiest Man 2010 in Partnership Elite Strongman Promotions, which is to be held at Olympic Sports Gym in Ashton, Manchester, later in the year.

I know there has been talk up here of lighter categories 'diluting' the sport, but I hope that people make their own decisions as to what class to compete in, and the main aim of the U90's is to create a platform and an even playing field for the naturally lighter guys in the sport, and also attract new faces. As it's a national comp, we've tried to set the weights/events accordingly. Any feedback is welcome though.

Event 1 - 100kg log press for reps. 75 seconds, floor to overhead.

Event 2 - 110kg farmers for 40m, turn at 20m. 75 second time limit. Drops are fine.

Event 3 - Loading medley - 115kg stone, 120kg keg, wooden log (as in stumpy log/tree stump and not a pressing log), 100kg sandbag, 240kg chain. First 4 objects will be to 44", and the chain to a lower platform of around 12" or so. 90 second time limit.

Event 4 - Arm over arm - 300kg sled for 15m.

Event 5 - Fingals Finger for reps in 75 seconds. Weight to be confirmed.

Event 6 - 200kg axle deadlift for reps, full range. 75 seconds. No straps. Suits most likely ok as it's a national comp, but to be confirmed.

Hopefully the log, farmers, arm over arm, and axle deads will run head to head. Order of events is yet to be decided but the axle deadlift will be the last event. All events are subject to change.

Will be £15 entry, with t-shirts, trophies for top 3, medals for the rest, and goodies for all. Taking names now just to get an idea of interest/numbers.

Check this link on our forums for more information]

Winter Record Breakers Challenge Day

Max attempt challenge event where the aim of the day is to compete against your own previous bests. With 5 events confirmed; log press, silver dollar deadlift, yoke, farmers walk, and the atlas stone. Run by Andy Cairney (Robocop), Stevie Murray (Stainless) and Ken Nowicki (BigKen) in association with Marinecraft Gym, Dumbarton.

Contact any 3 of the above Riot Training members through their forum usernames, (highlighted in green) for more information about how you can get involved in the challenge day.

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