The Sandbag Carry is a significant challenge in strongman competitions, requiring athletes to lift and carry heavy sandbags over a specified distance. Competitors hoist these cumbersome bags in their arms and walk with the sandbag, demonstrating their strength, endurance, and grip capabilities. This event not only tests physical strength but also demands stability and resilience as participants navigate the terrain while managing the shifting weight of the sandbags. The Sandbag Carry is a grueling yet pivotal test that highlights athletes’ ability to handle unconventional weights, adding intensity and unpredictability to strongman competitions.
Sandbag Carry: (MAX DISTANCE)
- One attempt for max distance.
- No time limit. Once the implements are dropped the attempt is finished.
- The course may be straight or have turns.
- Sandbag Implement: May come in various sizes and weights.
- The implements start on the ground. The athlete may be allowed to position and grip the implement before the start command is given. The implement must remain in contact with the ground and behind the starting line until the start command is given.
- The implement must be carried in a front load position and not on the shoulders.
- No throwing, rolling or sliding will be permitted. Distance will be measured from point of contact, not where the implement ends up.
- Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps,
- Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, lifting straps or hooks.
Sandbag Carry: 100 FT STRAIGHT COURSE
- One attempt.
- 100’ straight course.
- There may be a 60 second time limit.
- You may set the implements down once throughout the course. On the second set down distance will be measured.
- Sandbag Implement: May come in various sizes and weights.
- The implements start on the ground. The athlete may be allowed to position and grip the implement before the start command is given. The implement must remain in contact with the ground and behind the starting line until the start command is given.
- The implement must be carried in a front load position and not on the shoulders.
- No throwing, rolling or sliding will be permitted. Distance will be measured from point of contact, not where the implement ends up.
- Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps,
- Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, lifting straps or hooks.
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