The Hammer Crucifix Hold is a challenging event in strongman competitions where participants extend their arms sideways, holding heavy hammers at arm’s length to form a “T” shape with their body. Competitors aim to sustain this position as long as possible, testing both their arm strength and endurance. The winner is determined by the individual who can endure this demanding feat for the longest duration.

CRUCIFIX HOLD: MAX TIME

• No time limit.
• One attempt for best time.
• Implements: May have various designs, however standard dumbbells will suffice.
• The athlete may have to lean against a board or similar object to reduce excessive lean back.
• Hands must have palms facing forward, not up or down.
• Staff members may hand the implements to the athlete.
• The athlete must hold the implements straight out from the sides of the torso. A slight bend in the elbows is permitted however if bend becomes too great the judge has the right to stop the event and record the time.
• Using the fists as a guide the implements must not go below chin level or higher than the eye
• level. The athlete may get one warning from the judge to correct the form. Next time the level is broken time will be stopped.
• The judge may read off every 5 seconds.
• Equipment Allowed:  Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky

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