West Yorkshires Most Powerful 2026

Get ready for West Yorkshire’s Most Powerful, an action-packed strongman competition showcasing some of the region’s strongest athletes battling it out across a series of brutal strength tests.

Witness incredible displays of power, determination, and athleticism as competitors take on classic strongman events such as deadlifts, carries, presses, and more, all in pursuit of the title of West Yorkshire’s Most Powerful.

Event Details

• Date: [August 2nd]
• Location: [Cobbydale Forge Gym, Elliott street, Silsden, BD20 0DE]
• Doors Open: [8-8:30am Sign-in]
• Competition Starts: [9am]

Events

1) Log into Axle alternating press 
(60 seconds) 
FB: 37.5 & 30
FN: 42.5 & 40
MN: 80 & 75
MI: 95 & 90
Belts allowed, Knee sleeves allowed, Wrist wraps allowed, Elbow sleeves allowed

2) Deadlift for Reps (Stiff Bar)
(60 seconds)
FB: 100
FN: 120
MN: 190
MI: 220
Belts allowed, straps allowed, no deadlift suits

3) Duck Walk into Power Stairs
(75 secs)
FB: 60
FN: 75
MN: 120
MI: 140

4) Sandbag Steeple Chase
(10m, load over yoke, 10m) 
FB: 40 & 50
FN: 50 & 60
MN: 80 & 100 
MI: 100 (Bag & Sandball) 

5) Sandball to Shoulder (Trump Option)
(75 seconds) 
FB: 20 & 40
FN: 40 & 60
MN: 80 & 100
MI: 100 & 120 

Height of power stairs and yoke for event 3 + 4 TBD.