Weight over bar

Weight over bar (or Highland games 'one arm' weight over bar) (Scottish Gaelic: cuideam thairis air a 'bhàr, tilgeil cuideam air son àirde) is a traditional strength sport derived from ancient Scottish Highland games that involves the heaving of a 25.5 kg (56 lb) (half hundredweight) weight, over a bar using one hand.

Unlike its other counterpart, the Weight throw which involves a full body rotating spinning technique, the Weight over bar (classic method) requires the weight to be kept between the legs before swinging it up in a pendulum like manner, and releasing when it is at its apex, directly overhead.

In addition to classic method which is used frequently and accepted by all federations, there is also another traditional method called 'spin technique' which is described below under variations.

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