The Barbell Classic - Deadlift Only

Get ready to witness some serious strength! Fortitude Barbell is bringing the Barbell Classic, a  raw deadlift-only event, to the Ipswich Fitness Expo—a true test of power to see who has the biggest pull in the West.

This non-sanctioned event, following the CAPO Rulebook, is open to lifters of all levels. From first-timers to elite competitors, everyone will battle it out for a share of over $2,000 in prizes.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall lifters based on the Glossbrenner formula, and there will also be weight-class competitions to crown the strongest athlete of the day.

All lifters wil recive as part of there entry fee, free entry to the Ipswich Fitness Expo and a pair of Fortitude Barbell Deadlift Socks. 

📖 Rules
We’re running under the CAPO Rule Book. No soft suit required, but you must wear enclosed lifting shoes and cover your shins with long socks or deadlift socks.

⚖️ Weigh-In
All lifters must weigh in. Your bodyweight will be used to calculate your score using the Glossbrenner formula to determine the winners.

• Weigh-In Time: 10:30 AM

🚀 Event Schedule

• 11:30 AM – Rules Briefing

• 12:30 PM – Flight 1 Begins

🏆 Prizes

• Top 3 Lifters earn entry to Night of the Deadlift – Nov 29

• Cash Prizes: 1st – $300 | 2nd – $200 | 3rd – $100

• Referee’s Favourite Lifter wins a 1-month coaching package from Fortitude Barbell

💥 Still Time to Enter
Got a training partner who’s keen to jump in? We’ve got a few spots left—send them this link:
👉 https://events.humanitix.com/the-barbell-classic-deadlift-only

See you all very soon. Bring the energy. Bring the fire.
Jonny “B Bad”