• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
BarBend

BarBend

The Online Home for Strength Sports

  • News
    • CrossFit
    • Strongman
    • Bodybuilding
    • Top Athletes
    • Powerlifting
    • Weightlifting
    • Competition Results
    • Latest Research
  • Reviews
    • Recovery
      • Best Cold Plunges
      • Best Saunas
      • Best Mini Massage Guns
      • Individual Recovery Reviews
    • Supplements
      • Best Protein
        • Best Whey Protein Powders
        • Best Vegan Protein Powders
        • Best Whey Isolate Protein Powders
        • Best Mass Gainers
        • Best Protein Bars
      • Best Pre-Workouts
        • Best Pre-Workouts for Women
        • Best Pre-Workouts for Men
        • Best Non-Stim Pre-Workouts
        • Strongest Pre-Workouts
      • Best Creatine
      • Best Electrolyte Supplements
      • Best Greens Powder
      • Best Meal Replacements
      • Best Nitric Oxide Supplements
      • Best Fat Burners
        • Best Fat Burners for Men
        • Best Fat Burners for Women
        • Best Non-Stim Fat Burners
      • More Supplements
        • Best Supplements for Muscle Growth
        • Best Supplements for CrossFit
        • Best Supplements for Weight Loss
        • Best Supplements for Bodybuilding
        • Best Supplements for Men
        • Best Supplement Stacks
      • Individual Supplements Reviews
    • Equipment
      • Cardio
        • Best Treadmills
        • Best Rowing Machines
        • Best Exercise Bikes
        • Best Ellipticals
        • Best Recumbent Bikes
      • Strength
        • Best Adjustable Dumbbells
        • Best Dumbbells
        • Best Kettlebells
        • Best Barbells
        • Best Squat Racks
        • Best Free Weights
        • Best Weight Benches
        • Best Resistance Bands
        • Best Slam Balls
        • Best Weighted Vests
        • Best Leg Extension Machines
        • Best Cable Machines
        • Best Power Racks
        • Best Pull Up Bars
      • Best Home Gyms
        • Best Smart Home Gyms
        • Best Gym Equipment Under $100
        • Best Home Gym Essentials
        • Best Home Gym Flooring
      • Individual Equipment Reviews
    • Fitness Accessories
      • Apparel
        • Best Weightlifting Shoes
        • Best Cross Training Shoes
        • Best Gym Bags
        • Best Gym Shorts
      • Training
        • Best Weightlifting Belts
        • Best Knee Sleeves
        • Best Lifting Straps
        • Best Grip Strengtheners
        • Best Wrist Wraps
        • Best Lifting Gloves
      • Individual Fitness Product Reviews
    • Certifications
      • Best Sports Nutrition Certifications
      • Best Personal Trainer Certifications
      • Best Nutrition Certifications
      • Individual Certifications Reviews
    • Programs
      • Best Online Workout Programs
      • Best Workout Streaming Services
      • Best Home Workout Programs
      • Individual Program Reviews
  • Nutrition
    • Diets
      • Carb Cycling
      • Vertical Diet
      • Reverse Dieting
      • Carnivore Diet
      • Ketogenic Diet
      • Intermittent Fasting
      • IIFYM Diet
    • Fat Loss
      • Macros for Fat Loss
      • Calorie Deficits
      • Natural Fat Burners
      • Cut 2 Pounds Weekly
    • Muscle Gain
      • How to Dirty Bulk
      • Go From Cutting to Bulking
      • Eat These Carbs
      • How to Eat for Muscle
    • Supplement Guides
      • Pre-Workout
      • Whey Protein
      • Mass Gainers
      • Greens Powders
      • Creatine
      • BCAAs
    • Nutrition Tips
      • Daily Protein Needs
      • Pre- and Post-Workout Nutrition
      • Foods With Creatine
      • Bulking Tips
  • Training
    • Workouts
      • Back Workouts
      • At-Home Workouts
      • Chest & Back Workouts
      • Full-Body Workout
      • HIIT Workouts
    • Exercise Guides
      • Deadlift
      • Bench Press
      • Back Squat
      • Overhead Press
      • Bent-Over Row
      • Lat Pulldown
      • Crunches
      • Farmer’s Carry
    • Best Exercises
      • Shoulder Exercises
      • Back Exercises
      • Chest Exercises
      • Glute Exercises
      • Ab Exercises
      • Hamstring Exercises
      • Quad Exercises
      • Calf Exercises
      • Biceps Exercises
      • Triceps Exercises
    • Programs
      • Push-Up Program
      • Pull-Up Program
      • German Volume Training
      • 5/3/1 Program
      • Powerbuilding Program
      • The Cube Method
      • 5×5 Program
      • Bodybuilding Programs
      • Build Your Own Program
    • Fat Loss
      • How to Burn Fat
      • Spot Fat Reduction
      • How to Train on a Cut
      • Body Conditioning
      • Workouts
        • Kettlebell Circuits
        • Dumbbell Complexes
        • Farmer’s Carry Workouts
    • Muscle Gain
      • Muscle Hypertrophy Explained
      • How to Build Muscle
      • How to Maintain Muscle
      • What Researchers Say About Muscle Gain
        • Workouts
          • 20-Minute Workouts
          • Kettlebell Circuits
          • CrossFit Workouts for Muscle
          • Bodybuilding Workouts
  • Calculators
    • Protein Intake Calculator
    • Macros Calculator
    • BMR Calculator
    • Squat Calculator
    • Calorie Calculator
News

Lucy Underdown Wins 2022 Arnold UK Pro Strongwoman Open Contest

Underdown paced the field, eclipsing the second and third-place finishers by 14 points.

Written by Roger Lockridge
Last updated on July 27th, 2023

British strongwoman Lucy Underdown is your 2022 Arnold UK Pro Strongwoman Open champion. Underdown put on a dominant performance en route to taking the top podium position in Birmingham, England, on the weekend of Sept. 23-24, 2022. Katie Smith and Naomi Hadley finished tied on points to fill out the rest of the podium. Donna Moore won the U82 kilogram division; Chloe Brennan won the U73 kilogram division, and Rhianon Lovelace took gold at 64 kilograms.

Keep reading for complete results and event recaps in the Open division.

2022 Arnold UK Pro Strongwoman Open Results

  1. Lucy Underdown — 36 points
  2. Katie Smith — 21 points
  3. Naomi Hadley — 21 points
  4. Aneta Brzáková  — 18 points
  5. Emma-Jane Smith  — Six points
  6. Mel Smith  — Three points

Below is a breakdown of each individual event’s results.

 

 
 
 
 
 
View this post on Instagram
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

A post shared by Lucy Underdown (@lucyunders_strongwoman)

[Related: Mitchell Hooper of Canada Wins the 2022 Arnold Strongman UK Classic]

Deadlift for Reps

Five of the six strongwomen’s events were the same as the male athletes, though the strongwomen used different weights. Nonetheless, the strongwomen still had to deadlift 225 kilograms (496 pounds) for as many reps as possible within the time limit. Underdown cranked 10 reps to take the first event win of the weekend. Smith finished with three reps while Hadley managed two. 

  1. Lucy Underdown  — 10 reps
  2. Katie Smith  — Three reps
  3. Naomi Hadley  — Two reps
  4. Aneta Brzáková — One rep
  5. Emma-Jane Smith — No reps
  6. Mel Smith — No reps

Bag Over Bar

In this event, the four bags weighed 13 to 19 kilograms (28.6-42 pounds). They had to be tossed over a crossbar four meters high. 

Underdown clearly understood the assignment — she was the only competitor to finish all four bags in less than 20 seconds. Placing was determined by who tossed the most bags, followed by the quickest time.

  1. Lucy Underdown — 19.91 seconds
  2. Aneta Brzáková  — Three in 19.94 seconds
  3. Naomi Hadley — Three in 59.47 seconds
  4. Katie Smith — Two in 48.7 seconds
  5. Emma-Jane Smith — One in 6.42 seconds
  6. Mel Smith — No reps

Yoke Carry

The goal was simple — carry the 290-kilogram (639.4-pound) yoke 10 meters down and 10 meters back in the fastest time possible. Three of the six athletes managed to do so, but Underdown was again the fastest. She finished in a little over 21 seconds. Hadley made it enjoyable because she finished only three seconds behind the leader. Smith was the only other athlete to complete all 20 meters. Scoring was determined by distance after that.

  1. Lucy Underdown — 21.33 seconds
  2. Naomi Hadley — 24.22 seconds
  3. Katie Smith — 44.34 seconds
  4. Aneta Brzáková  — 15.2 meters
  5. Emma-Jane Smith — 14.6 meters
  6. Mel Smith — 4.4 meters

Farmer’s Walk

This was the only women’s event that differed from the strongmen. The ladies had to perform the Farmer’s Walk with 110 kilograms (242 pounds), a total of 20 meters, as quickly as possible. This one was close, but Underdown won this one by two seconds over Smith. Underdown was running away with the win at this stage of the competition. 

  1. Lucy Underdown — 12.23 seconds
  2. Katie Smith — 14.76 seconds
  3. Aneta Brzáková  — 19.02 seconds
  4. Naomi Hadley  — 25.52 seconds
  5. Emma-Jane Smith  — 29.83 seconds
  6. Mel Smith  — Zero

Dumbbell Press for Reps

The penultimate event for the competition was the Dumbbell Press for Reps. The 50-kilogram (110-pound) dumbbell had to be lifted to the shoulder, pressed overhead, and held until the judge gave the down command; the most reps would determine the winner.

Underdown was the only athlete to manage any reps, and she completed three reps, which excited the fans. The other five athletes zeroed the event.

  1. Lucy Underdown  — Three reps
  2. Naomi Hadley  — No reps
  3. Katie Smith  — No reps
  4. Aneta Brzáková  — No reps
  5. Mel Smith — No reps
  6. Emma-Jane Smith — No reps

Atlas Stones

The Atlas Stones was the final event. Underdown had the title clinched at this point, but she still managed to take all five stones, ranging from 100 to 140 kilograms (220 to 308 pounds), and place them on their pedestals to sweep the competition. Hadley was the only other athlete to manage all five, and she did it with less than four seconds to go in the 75-second time limit.

  1. Lucy Underdown  — 29.13 seconds
  2. Naomi Hadley  — 71.83 seconds
  3. Katie Smith  — Four in 17.17 seconds
  4. Aneta Brzáková  — Three in 26.73 seconds
  5. Mel Smith — One in 22.36 seconds
  6. Emma-Jane Smith — No reps

Other Division Winners

Other divisions were held for the strongwomen, including under 82 kilograms, under 73 kilograms, and under 64 kilograms. The top three winners of those events are below, courtesy of The World’s Strongest Fan.

U82

  1. Donna Moore
  2. Laura Colin
  3. Jemma Stubbs

U73

  1. Chloe Brennan
  2. Kate Connolly
  3. Rachael Greathead

U64

  1. Rhianon Lovelace
  2. Shannon Smith
  3. Sammy Mayhew

Featured Image: @lucyunders_strongwoman on Instagram

About Roger Lockridge

Roger "Rock" Lockridge has been writing professionally for 10 years and has been training for 20. His work in the fitness industry has been seen in numerous outlets and has been a part of coverage for several events including the Mr. Olympia, Arnold Classic, the CrossFit Games, and the Olympics. He's also shared his own personal success story in several interviews and articles. Lockridge lives in West Virginia with his wife and son.

View All Articles

Primary Sidebar

Latest News

Samson Dauda Trains Chest With Sam Sulek During 2023 Mr. Olympia Prep

Men’s Open Bodybuilder Charles Griffen Trains Back With Brett Wilkin Before 2023 Legion Pro Show

2023 Daytona Pro Bodybuilding Show Results

2023 Rising Phoenix and Arizona Pro Results

Nathan De Asha Wins 2023 Sheru Classic France Bodybuilding Show

Latest Reviews

Alaskan Cold Plunge Feature

Redwood Outdoors Alaskan Cold Plunge Review

Living.Fit Grip Strengthener Review

Bells of Steel Competition Kettlebell Review

Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting Bar 2.0 Review

REP BlackWing Feature

REP Fitness BlackWing Weight Bench Review

Be the smartest person in your gym

The BarBend newsletter is everything you need to know about strength in a 3 minute read.

I Want In!
BarBend

BarBend is an independent website. The views expressed on this site may come from individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of BarBend or any other organization. BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting.

  • About Us
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest

Sections

  • CrossFit
  • Strongman
  • Bodybuilding
  • Powerlifting
  • Weightlifting
  • Reviews
  • Nutrition
  • Training

More

  • BarBend Newsletter
  • BarBend Podcast
  • The Ripped Report
  • 1RM Calculator
  • BMR Calculator
  • Macros Calculator
  • Protein Calculator
  • Squat Calculator

Policies

  • Accessibility
  • Advice Disclaimer
  • Cookies Policy
  • Disclaimers
  • Disclosures
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Copyright © 2023 · BarBend Inc · Sitemap