Calling all Brawny Babes! The Battle of the Brawny Babes is back for its third year! Come lift heavy, meet other badass babes and support a good cause. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be going to the Idaho Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence.

This is an unsanctioned strongman competition that will be held at Mad Swede Brewing Company in Boise, Idaho. This is a family friendly venue, so bring your friends and family to watch you compete! More details will follow as we get closer to the event. Follow the event on Facebook for more info. https://fb.me/e/46w8jiktI

WEIGH - INS

Weigh-ins will be held on Friday the 15th from 4p.m.-6p.m. and Saturday morning from 10:30-11:15a.m. (There will be no access to bathrooms until 11a.m.)

DAY OF SCHEDULE

10:30-11:15a.m. - day of weigh-in

11:15-11:30a.m. rules briefing

11:30 - 11:45a.m. Warm - up

11:45 - begin Event 1 (circus dumbbell)

Events

Circus Dumbbell

Athletes will have 60 seconds to press the circus dumbbell overhead for as many reps as they can. Athlete must not touch the dumbbell until the start command is given. Once time begins, athlete can bring the dumbbell to the ground as many times as needed, but does NOT need to clean each rep. In order for the athlete's rep to count, they must show control of the implement in the overhead, upright position and wait for the down command. 

Max Frame Deadlift

Athletes will begin with the starting weight for their weight class and perform the first rep, once they receive the down command, they will lower the frame and will have 20lbs (for teens and LW novice) and 50lbs (for all other classes) added to the frame and can attempt their next rep once receiving the "up" command. This will continue until failure. Athlete will have 30 seconds to complete an attempt. Straps allowed. No suit allowed.

Carry Medley - Farmer, Duck Walk, Mystery Implement

Athlete will have 60 seconds to move 3 implements 25' each. Athlete can have their hands on the implement when time is called. Each implement must fully cross the line before moving on to the next implement. The mystery implement will be a 77# shield! Follow the instragram page @battleofthebrawnybabes for more details. 

Shieldmaiden 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.

Max Atlas Stone

Athletes will attempt to load the heaviest stone they can over a 48" bar. Athlete can come in at any weight, but must make every subsequent weight attempt until failure. Athlete will have 45 seconds per attempt. If more than one athlete is able to load the heaviest stone, placing will be determined by the quickest time for the rep. Tacky IS allowed. Stone weights are as follows: 42#, 65#, 95#, 115#, 130#, 145#, 160#, 175#, 195#, 215#, 230#, 260#.