Calling All Brawny Babes!

The Battle of the Brawny Babes returns for its 5th epic year—and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and badder than ever.

Join us on Saturday, September 6th at Mad Swede Brewing Company in Boise, Idaho, for an empowering day of heavy lifting, high vibes, and fierce community. Whether you’re stepping into your first comp or a seasoned strongwoman, this unsanctioned event is all about showing up, testing your grit, and supporting a good cause.

Why compete?

Connect with other badass babes in strength

Challenge yourself in a supportive, inclusive space

Compete in a family-friendly venue with food, drinks, and cheering crowds

Support a cause—a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence

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Bring the fire. Bring your crew. And let’s make this the most powerful Brawny Babes yet.

Events

Log Press Series

Athlete will have 60 seconds to press a series of 3 logs. Athlete must start with the lightest log and must complete the lift before moving onto the next. Athlete will begin with their hands OFF the log. Once time starts they can attempt their first lift. Athlete must show control of implement overhead in the locked out position in order to recieve the "down" command. 

Sandbag Toss

Athlete will have 60 seconds to toss a sandbag over a 12' bar for as many reps as they can. Athlete is allowed to toss from either direction of the cross member but must make it over the bar for the rep to count.

Shieldmaiden Squat

Athlete will have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as they can with the shieldmaiden squat. The implement will compose of viking shields attached to each side of an axle bar. Athlete must wait for the down command before initiating the squat. From there, the athlete must bring the axle bar all the way to the safeties before coming up from the squat. Safeties will be set at weigh-ins to ensure athlete will reach parallel at the bottom of their squat. NO full squat suits, briefs allowed. NO bouncing the weight at the bottom of the lift.

Shield Hold

Athlete will hold the shield in both hands and perform a front hold for time. The athlete must keep their shoulders and hips against a fixed object and feet behind a line. Arms must be straight with no bend in the elbows. Athlete must keep their fists no higher than their ears and no lower than parallel to the ground. As soon as the shield moves too high or too low, athlete will receive one warning. No straps or tacky allowed.

Keg Load

Athletes will load a keg over a 48" bar for as many reps as possible. A spotter will guide the keg back to the athlete after each rep. No Tacky. 60-second time cap.