A successful day trip to the Peak District for the stonelifters of The @commandotemple
Up on Stanton Moor with a variety of lifts all the way up to 207kg - culminating in many successful lifts of the formidable 351kg Peak District Dinnie Stones.
It’s great to see the hard graft we put in the gym manifested in us tackling all the stones confidently!
More importantly it’s great to explore the wilds amidst your pals.
#naturalstonelifting #peakdistrict #strenthtraining #strongman
TEMPLES STRONGEST 2026 - EVENT 5 : Zercher Yoke Carry
Athletes must carry the yoke in a Zercher hold down a 15-metre course, drop, turn, and go again for 90 seconds. Every metre counts. Lose position, and the yoke wins.
This event punishes weak bracing and rewards grit. The arms burn, the lungs spike, and posture becomes the battle. It’s not about sprinting early, it’s about staying upright when fatigue sets in.
As the final event at Commando Temple’s Strongest, this is where the day is decided. Dig in, lock it in, and carry until the clock runs out.
#strongman
#strongmancompetition
#zerchercarry
#yokecarry
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TEMPLES STRONGEST 2026
Event 4: Deadlift Ladder into Farmers Hold
Grip, power, and decision-making under pressure.
Athletes have 75 seconds to work through a deadlift ladder before moving straight into a farmers handle hold. Every bar must be lifted cleanly to lockout and controlled on the down signal. Straps are allowed on the deadlifts, but once you hit the farmers, it’s all you.
This event isn’t just about how much you can pull. It’s about knowing when to move on. You don’t need to finish the ladder to win, but completing more bars always beats a longer hold with fewer lifts done.
The weights are deceptive. Go too hard early and your grip disappears. Play it too safe and you leave points on the platform. Calm execution wins this event.
At Commando Temple’s Strongest, this is where strategy meets suffering, and placings can change fast.
#strongman
#strongmancompetition
#deadlift
#farmerscarry
#gripstrength
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TEMPLES STRONGEST 2026
Event 3: Bus Pull and Push
No finesse. No hiding.
Athletes must pull a minibus arm-over-arm for 10 metres, then immediately turn and push it back to the start line. Fastest time wins.
This is one of the most honest events in strongman. The pull drains the arms, upper back, and grip. The push crushes the legs and lungs. Once the heart rate spikes, there’s nowhere to recover.
Strength gets you moving, but conditioning decides the result. The athlete who can stay aggressive under fatigue is the athlete who gains ground.
At Commando Temple’s Strongest, this is where the noise rises, the pace breaks people, and effort shows very clearly.
#strongman
#strongmancompetition
#buspull
#buspush
#strongmanconditioning
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TEMPLES STRONGEST 2026
#Event 2: Overhead Press for Reps
Pure upper-body output under pressure.
Athletes get 30 seconds on the log, straight into 30 seconds on double dumbbells, with just five seconds to transition. Every rep counts. Clean it from the floor, press to lockout, wait for the down signal, repeat.
This event punishes hesitation and rewards efficiency. Strong cleans save the shoulders. Smart breathing keeps reps moving. Blow up on the log and the dumbbells become a long 30 seconds.
Technique and pacing need to be dialled in. This isn’t about a max press. It’s about staying composed while your shoulders fill with concrete.
At Commando Temple’s Strongest, this is where overhead strength meets conditioning, and where athletes start to separate themselves.
#strongman
#strongmancompetition
#overheadpress
#logpress
TEMPLES STRONGEST 2026 Event A: Shoulder Medley
Six objects. Heavier every Rep. Ninety seconds to work.
As the opening event of Commando Temple’s Strongest, this medley sets the standard.
This is a classic strongman test that rewards more than just raw strength. Athletes must lift each implement from the floor to the shoulder in order, show control with a clear release of one hand, and wait for the down signal before moving on. Miss a rep or rush the process and you lose time fast.
The medley moves from sandbags to atlas stones to natural stones, with the weight climbing each pick. It’s awkward, technical, and brutally honest. Efficient movement, smart pacing, and confidence under load matter just as much as how strong you are.
Handle the pressure here and you earn momentum for the rest of the day. Get it wrong and the competition gets very long, very quickly.
#strongman
#strongmancompetition
#commandoman
#commandotemple
#shouldermedley
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Any stonelifter wishes they had easy access to a wide range of stones. Unfortunately, if you live in our great capital - that’s hard to come by.
Well - not really.
Just 10 minutes from London Bridge - lives The mighty @commandotemple and a team of stonelifting enthusiasts! Come see what we have and get involved in this ancient strength tradition.
#stonelifting #ancientstrength #strongmantraining #londonstrength #londongym #naturalstones
August, you have been fun!
From sun-kissed Spain with our squad, to Disney wonder in Orlando, cowboy charm in Dallas, and tech thrills in Austin…20 memories, 4 stops, 1 epic summer.
So thankful for all the giggles, escapades, and precious moments to treasure forever✨
