The Greenville Grab is back for 2025!!!

This year will be dual sanctioned by Armlifting USA and Grip Sport International. It will also be the SOUTHEAST REGIONAL for Grip Sport International - qualifying lifters for GSI Nationals!

Also, of special note if you were there last year, TRIFIT BARBELL IS NOW AIR CONDITIONED!!! So bring your friends and family to witness some epic feats of grip strength!

Current Weight Classes are:

Men: 93-, 105-, 105+

Women: 72-, 72+

(Weights in kgs)

***Weight classes subject to change based in signups, but we will have 3 men weight classes and 2 women's weight classes

Event 1: 20mm Grippers 

Sponsored again by Cannon Powerworks - we will have Captains of Crush grippers in 5# increments. Athletes will have 4 attempts to close the heaviest gripper possible from a 20mm offset. (This will be a GSI sanctioned event)

Event 2: 2"x5" Saxon Bar Deadlift

We will be using an Arm Assassin Strength Shop 2"x5" Saxon Bar. Athlete will have 4 attempts to deadlift the maximum amount of weight they can. Athlete may use any deadlift variation (i.e. conventional or sumo). Standard grip rules apply. Athlete must maintain control of the implement all the way through the lift (including returning the implement to the ground). Loss of control of the implement will result in a no-lift. No supporting or bracing of the implement against any part of the legs, hips, etc. (This will be a GSI and Armlifting USA sanctioned event)

Event 3: 6" SSE Anvil Lift

This event will debut the brand new, groundbreaking, one of a kind anvil implement from Staniewicz Strength Equipment. Athlete will have 4 attempts to lift the maximum amount of weight they can. This will be an upright/crossbar attempt where as long as the loading pin rod touches the crossbar, the lift will count. Athlete should still make every attempt to return the implement to the ground under control. Any extreme slamming/abuse of the equipment may result in a no lift. Athlete may brace the offhand against a hip or knee if preferred. (This will be an unsanctioned event)

Event 4: Inch DB Farmer's Medley

The Inch DB medley was a crowd pleaser so it will be back this year......but with a twist! Athlete will have 2 minutes to accrue as many points as possible. There will be a starting line with 4 sets of Staniewicz Strength Equipment Inch DBs (or trainers with SSE handles) and a 24' course. On the command "Go", athlete will start with the lightest set of dumbbells. The athlete will attempt to lift both dumbbells in a farmer's carry fashion. Once achieving a lockout, the athlete will receive the command "Walk". The athlete will then attempt to carry the dumbbells the entirety of the 24' course. The athlete will then set the dumbbells down UNDER CONTROL before going back to attempt the next set of dumbbells. Dumbbells must be lifted/carried in ascending order. Scoring will be as follows:

Athlete will receive the amount of points equal to the weight of 1 dumbbell for a good lift/lockout. Athlete will then get 1 additional point for every foot that they carry the set of dumbbells. All points will be added at the end for a total score.

For example: Male athlete lifts and carries the 100# DBs the entire course (100 pts lift + 24 pts for distance = 124 pts) and carries the 125# DBs 12' (125 pts lift + 12 pts distance = 136 pts) for a total score of 260 pts.

Men's Inch DB Weights - 100, 125, 150, 175

Women's Inch DB Weights - TBD

(This will be an unsanctioned event)

Belts and knee/elbow sleeves allowed for all lifts. No wrist wraps allowed during any lift. Only standard chalk allowed - no liquid chalk. No tacky allowed.

Video demonstrating lifts and discussing rules to be published with link posted here when available. 

Trophies/prizes will be awarded based on competition weight classes, but records (association, national, world) will be determined based on individual weight classes for each respective association.

Bring chairs, food, coolers, drinks and get ready to watch the PREMIERE GRIP EVENT IN THE SOUTHEAST!