October 17, 2026 | GPC Ireland Winter Open 2026 — Special Announcement
We’re already hyped for our return to Strength & Fitness Gym, Carrick-on-Suir this December — but we’ve got one huge extra reason to be there.
Right after the final deadlift is locked in and the platform clears for the day, history will be made. For the very first time ever, GPC Ireland is hosting a Strict Bicep Curl Competition — and it’s going down at our Winter Open!
This isn’t just a fun sideshow — it’s brand new territory for us, and we can’t wait to see who steps up to claim the title as our inaugural Strict Curl champion.
When & Where to Catch the Action
- 📅 Right after all Full Power Open lifting finishes at the Winter Open – Saturday 5th Dec
- 📍 Strength & Fitness Gym, Carrick-on-Suir
- ✅ Open to all registered Winter Open competitors — plus anyone who wants to come watch and cheer loud!
The Rules — Strict Means Strict 💪
We’re keeping it clean, fair, and true to the name. Here’s exactly what counts:
Table
| Rule | What It Means |
|---|---|
| No leg drive, no swaying | Feet planted firmly on the floor. No bending the hips, no bouncing, no leaning back or forward to help the weight up. Your body stays still from start to finish. |
| Elbows fixed | Your elbows must remain tight to your sides — no flaring out, no moving them forward or backward during the lift. They’re your hinge point and nothing else moves. |
| Full range of motion | Start with arms fully extended at the bottom — no partial reps! Curl all the way up until your forearms make contact with your biceps. Any less = no rep. |
| One continuous motion | No pausing halfway to “rest” the weight. Smooth and steady up, then controlled back down — no dropping the weight. |
| Standard attempts format | 3 attempts per lifter — your heaviest successful lift takes the win. |
In short: pure arm strength, zero shortcuts. It’s simple, it’s brutal, and it’s going to be awesome to watch.
Why We’re Doing This
Powerlifting is built on the big three — Squat, Bench, Deadlift — but we all know the gym floor is full of strength in every form. The strict curl tests raw upper-body pulling power in a way nothing else does, and it’s the perfect high-energy, fun way to cap off our final event of 2026.
Expect laughs, huge cheers, and a few surprised faces as the weights go up. This is history in the making — the first name on a trophy we’ll be awarding for years to come.
Who’s In?
Whether you’re competing in the Full Power event or just want to throw your hat in the ring for the curl title — keep an eye on our socials and event updates for how to sign up on the day. Spectators? Absolutely come along — this is going to be one of the most talked-about moments of the year.
We wrap up 2026 in Carrick-on-Suir, and we’re doing it with something no GPC Ireland event has ever seen before.
See you on the platform — and bring your guns. 🔥
— The GPC Ireland Team