Rules-
The Hamilton Hex Max Lift 1 hand
Handle to be griped above the pin/bolt.
The weight is not allowed to touch the legs, or any other body parts apart from the hands holding it. Also the hands or forearms are not allowed to be locked or pressed against the thighs. The spare hand may not touch the leg or thigh at any time.
The Hex is to be lifted to a height of 8”.
There is no referee’s down signal. You must lower the weight under control (hand grasping it all the way down).
The athlete may use wooden blocks to stand on if they struggle to lift to the required height, as long as they do not get in the way of the lift.
Only powdered chalk allowed, no tape or sticky plasters on the hands. Hands must be shown before and after the lift. If anything is unclear in the video you will be requested to perform the lift again.
The Hamilton Hex hold for time 1 hand
The above Hamilton Hex rules apply; except you do not have to lift the apparatus to a certain height. Timing is started from the moment the weight is lifted off the floor, and stopped when it either drops out of the hands, or it is put down. The apparatus is not allowed to touch the legs, or any other bodyparts apart from the hand holding it. Also the hands or forearms are not allowed to be locked or pressed against the thighs. The spare hand may not touch the leg or thigh at any time.
The minimum time accepted in the contest is 5 seconds. All times are rounded down to the full second ie. 17.77secs, becomes 17secs.
Weights to be used are: 100k, 90k, 80k, 70k, 60k, 50k, 40k, 30k, 20k or 10k if needed. (These may change depending on the time held. for instance is 100kg is held for longer than 45 seconds we will introduce 110kg and then 120kg if need be.
The athlete may use wooden blocks to stand on if they struggle to lift the apparatus to the required height, as long as they do not get in the way of the lift.
Only powdered chalk allowed, no tape or sticky plasters on the hands. Hands must be shown before and after the lift. If anything is unclear in the video you will be requested to perform the lift again.
The Hamilton Hex Max Lift 1 hand
Handle to be griped above the pin/bolt.
The weight is not allowed to touch the legs, or any other body parts apart from the hands holding it. Also the hands or forearms are not allowed to be locked or pressed against the thighs. The spare hand may not touch the leg or thigh at any time.
The Hex is to be lifted to a height of 8”.
There is no referee’s down signal. You must lower the weight under control (hand grasping it all the way down).
The athlete may use wooden blocks to stand on if they struggle to lift to the required height, as long as they do not get in the way of the lift.
Only powdered chalk allowed, no tape or sticky plasters on the hands. Hands must be shown before and after the lift. If anything is unclear in the video you will be requested to perform the lift again.
The Hamilton Hex hold for time 1 hand
The above Hamilton Hex rules apply; except you do not have to lift the apparatus to a certain height. Timing is started from the moment the weight is lifted off the floor, and stopped when it either drops out of the hands, or it is put down. The apparatus is not allowed to touch the legs, or any other bodyparts apart from the hand holding it. Also the hands or forearms are not allowed to be locked or pressed against the thighs. The spare hand may not touch the leg or thigh at any time.
The minimum time accepted in the contest is 5 seconds. All times are rounded down to the full second ie. 17.77secs, becomes 17secs.
Weights to be used are: 100k, 90k, 80k, 70k, 60k, 50k, 40k, 30k, 20k or 10k if needed. (These may change depending on the time held. for instance is 100kg is held for longer than 45 seconds we will introduce 110kg and then 120kg if need be.
The athlete may use wooden blocks to stand on if they struggle to lift the apparatus to the required height, as long as they do not get in the way of the lift.
Only powdered chalk allowed, no tape or sticky plasters on the hands. Hands must be shown before and after the lift. If anything is unclear in the video you will be requested to perform the lift again.
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Another date not to be missed for your diaries!
We are honoured to be invited to the Dualla show in Tipperary (close to Cashel) on Sunday the 25th August.
We also have a variety of fun Grip Challenges for the Adults and Kids to try.
Be sure not to miss the World & Irish Record attempts on a few of the grip handles throughout the day.
Just sign a waiver and its all free to try on the day. €1000's of Grip handles and Items from around the world.
We are excited to see if we can find the some Grip Freaks in Tipperary and the surrounding Counties.
The Dualla show offers a free Circus, Tractor Pulling, Monster Trucks, Stars of Country singers, Tug’O’War and a Dog show along with the livestock and show jumping to name just a few events going on during the day. Check out their website for more info.
Show entry: Adults are €20 and Seniors/Students are €15 with all kids 16 and under are free in (when accompanied by an over 18).
We are honoured to be invited to the Dualla show in Tipperary (close to Cashel) on Sunday the 25th August.
We also have a variety of fun Grip Challenges for the Adults and Kids to try.
Be sure not to miss the World & Irish Record attempts on a few of the grip handles throughout the day.
Just sign a waiver and its all free to try on the day. €1000's of Grip handles and Items from around the world.
We are excited to see if we can find the some Grip Freaks in Tipperary and the surrounding Counties.
The Dualla show offers a free Circus, Tractor Pulling, Monster Trucks, Stars of Country singers, Tug’O’War and a Dog show along with the livestock and show jumping to name just a few events going on during the day. Check out their website for more info.
Show entry: Adults are €20 and Seniors/Students are €15 with all kids 16 and under are free in (when accompanied by an over 18).
Improve your GRIP
Would you like to improve your grip? or just have a go on the Grip handles.
Would you like us to do a demonstration or run a competition at your Gym.
Would you like us to bring grip handles and weights to your next event or show.
Would you like us to set up a few challenges at your sports team training session.
Pre-season, Mid-season and Post-seasons grip training sessions available. These can be tailored to your specific sport.
We have many World renowned grip items.
Such as:
The Holle Thomas Inch Dumbbell (Official one for setting World Records)
50lb Blob (York) (Various Bigger and Smaller York Blobs as well)
Ironmind Rolling Thunder, Ironmind Hub.
Cerberus Replica Dinnie Stone Handles.
Various Handles from David Horne, Gods of Grip, Arm Lifting Greece and Grip_e_bend_Italia.
(All of whom have online records to compete against).
Captains of Crush 2, 2.5 and 3 Grippers.
The Rotating Ladder.
Various Circus Dumbbells.
Various homemade handles to test your grip and strength.
Contact us with any of your questions.
Would you like us to do a demonstration or run a competition at your Gym.
Would you like us to bring grip handles and weights to your next event or show.
Would you like us to set up a few challenges at your sports team training session.
Pre-season, Mid-season and Post-seasons grip training sessions available. These can be tailored to your specific sport.
We have many World renowned grip items.
Such as:
The Holle Thomas Inch Dumbbell (Official one for setting World Records)
50lb Blob (York) (Various Bigger and Smaller York Blobs as well)
Ironmind Rolling Thunder, Ironmind Hub.
Cerberus Replica Dinnie Stone Handles.
Various Handles from David Horne, Gods of Grip, Arm Lifting Greece and Grip_e_bend_Italia.
(All of whom have online records to compete against).
Captains of Crush 2, 2.5 and 3 Grippers.
The Rotating Ladder.
Various Circus Dumbbells.
Various homemade handles to test your grip and strength.
Contact us with any of your questions.
