USAWA GRIP CHAMPIONSHIPS (Lakewood, CO)
(Note that this meet was originally sanctioned as the Colorado Grip Classic on the same date and location, but has been changed to serve as the Grip Championships. More about the changes here.)
Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Address: High Country Vigour, Lakewood, Colorado
Weigh-Ins: 9:00 AM; Meet Begins: 10:00 AM
The Lifts:
- Pinch Grip, Strict
- Deadlift, Inch DB, One Arm
- Vertical Bar, 1 Bar, 2”
- Hack Lift Fulton Bar
Entry Fee: $10 (waived for Junior athletes)
To Enter: The meet is open to any USAWA member. Entries must be received by April 19, 2025
Meet Director: Sanjiv Gupta, contact by email sanjiv_gupta@hotmail.com or phone at 720-938-2029
USAWA Membership Required: You must be a member of USAWA.
Awards: Best Lifter Award to the overall champion. Other awards may be added based on number of entries.
Record Session: Each lifter can perform up to 5 records if equipment is available and time allows.
Remote lifters: Hybrid/remote entries will NOT be allowed.
Athletes can look forward to some grip sport inspired USAWA events
- Matt Graham’s 200 pound pinch grip strict record from 2002 still stands
- Caleb Day owns the Deadlift Inch Dumbbell with 160 pounds set in 2024 at Iron Palace’s Strongest Man
- Ben Edward’s 251 pound Vertical Bar record from 2011 still stands
- Josh Davidson performing a 235.5 kg lift in 2016
