Rhinos Gym presents Lift for a Life. A charity strongman competition in support of the Aplastic Anaemia Trust.

Every lift could save a life

📍Rhinos Gym Tamworth
📅Sunday 23rd August 2026

Event entry information

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Event 1 - Deadlift (rep for 60 seconds)
*ALL STRAPS & BELTS PERMITTED*
Class 1 - Womens 115kg / Mens 180kg
Class 2 - Womens 140kg / Mens 230kg
Class 3 - Womens 170kg / 280kg

Event 2 - 20m Husafell Sandbag Carry (2x10m) 60 seconds
NO DROPS *NO GRIP TOPS*SOFT BELTS ONLY*
Class 1 - Womens 60kg / Mens 100kg
Class 2 - Womens 80kg / Mens 120kg
Class 3 - Womens 100kg / Mens 140kg

Event 3 - FTOH Medley - Log & Axle (alternating reps for 75 seconds)
*ALL BELTS PERMITTED*
Class 1 - Womens; Log 45kg / Axle 40kg / Mens; Log 90kg / Axle 80kg
Class 2 - Womens; Log 60kg / Axle 55kg / Mens; Log 110kg / Axle 100kg
Class 3 - Womens; Log 80kg / Axle 75kg / Mens; Log 130kg / Axle 120kg

Event 4 - Sandbag over Yoke… Height 4ft (reps for 75 seconds)
*NO GRIP TOPS*SOFT BELTS ONLY*
Class 1 - Womens 60kg / Men 100kg
Class 2 - Womens 80kg / Men 120kg
Class 3 - Womens 100kg / Mens 140kg

Event 5 - 20m Farmers Carry (10m drop & turn 10m) 60 seconds
*ALL BELTS PERMITTED*
Class 1 - Womens 50kg p/h / Mens 90kg p/h
Class 2 - Womens 70kg p/h / Mens 110kg p/h
Class 3 - Womens 90kg p/h / Mens 140kg p/h

🚨Rules🚨 - no class 1 deadlift suits / class 2 + 3 only
- white chalk only; NO COLOURED CHALKS
- no grip tops
- event 2 + 4; soft belts only NO HARD BELTS

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🚨ENTRY FEE £45🚨

⭐️ATHLETES ARE ASKED TO ENTER THE CLASS THAT BEST SUITS THEIR ABILITIES & EXPERIENCE⭐️

Email - [email protected] for all entries

Please state the following…
*Name
*Class
*Comp t-shirt size

⭐️Payment to be made on entry via BACS PAYMENT TO RHINOS GYM⭐️

Rhinos Gym Tamworth

Sort code - 04-00-03

Account number - 51812404

PAYMENT SECURES ENTRY

NO PAYMENT.. NO ENTRY CONFIRMATION

🚨ENTRIES WILL CLOSE SUNDAY 26th JULY 2026🚨

ALL ENTRY FEES WILL BE DONATED TO THE APLASTIC ANAEMIA TRUST

SPECTATOR FEES - £2 adults / £1 children

ALL SPECTATOR FEES WILL BE DONATED TO THE APLASTIC ANAEMIA TRUST

What is aplastic anaemia?

Aplastic anaemia is a rare and life threatening condition caused by the bone marrow not functioning properly. It affects roughly 2 in every 1 million people.

In people with aplastic anaemia, the bone marrow fails to produce enough of all three types of blood cells – red, white and platelets.
Aplastic anaemia treatment is very similar to the treatment someone might have for leukaemia - but because it's so rare, families often don't have access to the same information and support. 

The Aplastic Anaemia Trust is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting people affected by aplastic anaemia and funding research into this rare form of bone marrow failure.

Why we're supporting The Aplastic Anaemia Trust

Rhinos is the home of an athlete who was diagnosed with Aplastic Anaemia last year. Currently proving medical science wrong by following different treatment methods under medical guidance, and utilising strongman training as a way to successfully manage the condition. Even having the strength & ability to compete whilst undergoing intensive treatment which includes regular blood and platelet transfusions & an aggressive medication management regime of daily chemotherapy & immunosuppressive therapy. Showcasing what can be achieved through determination, discipline and strength training even with all odds stacked against you.

• Providing support for people affected by aplastic anaemia. The AAT are determined that anyone facing a diagnosis will have someone available to talk to about it - someone who understands what they’re going through.
• Funding some really exciting research, which means a way forward towards more treatment options, and a deeper understanding of which patients will respond to which treatment.

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Thank you for your support.

Note: to enter the competition, do not donate on this page! You need to contact Rhinos Gym to pay your entry fee, click on "how to enter" above for more details.