World's Strongest Man competition heats up in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi: If you want to see strongmen pulling a bus don't miss the second day of the Strongest Man competition.

The contest began on Sunday with 25 of the world's strongest athletes in pursuit of the prestigious award and title of the World's Strongest Man (WSM).

The semi-finals on day two includes the top 15 people and the final stage on day three will compete only eight people for the title and awards.

Day two competitions

1. Super Yoke: Athletes attempt to lift and carry a 350kg yoke on their shoulders for 25 meters, set down then lift and carry back to the starting line (total 25m). Furthest or fastest time to complete course wins. The athlete will have 60 seconds time limit to complete course.

2. Conan's wheel: Athletes will attempt to carry in the crutch of their arms for as far as possible a weight (350kg) arm that pivots on a universal joint. The distance is measured when the apparatus is set down. Furthest distance traveled wins.

3. Arm over Arm: Athletes pull a bus for a distance of 20 metres. Fastest time wins.

4. Apollo Axle: On the referee's command, a 130 kg axle is lifted from the ground then raised overhead extending arms and hold momentarily for the referee's "down" signal. Higher number of lifts wins. Time limit is 75 seconds.

5. Ironmind Loading: Three sandbags weighing 120kg each need to be load to barrels to reach a distance of 12 metres. Time limit is 75 seconds.