**Utah’s Strongest Kid 2**

June 28th 2025

We’re back! After last year’s record-breaking event, we are very happy to introduce the second annual UTAH’S STRONGEST KID COMPETITION. 

We invite all kids between the ages of 5-12 to come compete in the country’s largest kid-only competition. This competition is designed to get kids excited about strength training and competing in a fun environment. We will be building a super cool scaled down strongman event full of traditional strongman implements at weights and sizes suitable for kids to pre-teens. This event sold out last year so sign up early and guarantee a spot for your athlete(s).

This year, we are introducing a new age group to make the competition more fun and equal for the young athletes. The six groups of competitors are: Boys 5-8, 9-10, and 11-12 and Girls 5-8, 9-10, and 11-12. 

Athletes will be given competition T-shirts, gift bags full of goodies from sponsors, and a free lunch on the day of the competition. Top 3 finishers in each class will also receive special trophies. Professional photos will also be made available to the athletes (more details to follow). 

ALL T-SHIRT SIZES LISTED ON IRON PODIUM WILL BE YOUTH SIZES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED TO ME BY E-MAIL. 

We will be holding free clinics for the kids during the time leading up to the competition. This will help them become familiar with the implements, making new friends and training partners, and learning the safest and most efficient way to do each event in the competition. 

Last year this competition captured the attention or some of the strongman and strongwomen competitors in the world. This year we are going to make it even more fun for the athletes and helping to create a new generation of strength athletes. 

Event weights and additional details are coming soon. 

Events:

1. Log Press for reps 

We are reintroducing ‘El Cerdito’ our handmade strongman log suitable for kids all ages. For this event the athletes will clean and press the log as many times as possible in 60 seconds. The implement will need to be cleaned from the ground for every rep. 

1. Hercules Hold 

This classic strongman event tests the athletes grip strength. The competitor holds onto two pillars and when the event starts the full weight is held by the athlete. The athlete who holds the two pillars the longest wins. 

1. Trap Bar Deadlift

Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete as many repetitions as possible on the trap bar. Each rep will be counted by the judge. 

1. Atlas Stone for reps

Athletes will pick up a rubber atlas stone and place it over a bar as many times as possible for 60 seconds. A volunteer will be there to roll the stone back to the athlete between repetitions. 

1. Power Stairs

Athletes will pick up three implement and move them up three stairs for time. Each stair will be 12 inches and the implements will go from lightest to heaviest. If the athlete is unable to finish all 9 steps in 60 seconds each completed step will be marked for scores.