The Atlas Strength Shop will be hosting 2024’s Louisiana’s Strongest Man/ Woman on April 13th 2024 at 10:00am in the Raisin Canes River Center in Baton Rouge LA.

Weigh in’s will be determined at a later date based on our access to the Venue but we will for sure have weigh ins the day before at the Atlas Strength Shop from 7:30am to 9:30am.

Rules meeting will start at 9:00am at the Venue on April 13th.

Rules: (Copies will be handed out at weigh ins as well)

Event 1: Max Slater Log; On the command “GO” the Athlete will have :60 seconds to lift their log from the ground and lock out over head to complete their rep. The Athlete may have their hands on the log before time starts if they wish. The Athlete MUST wait for the down command in order for their rep to count.  The down command will be given when the elbows are locked out, the head is pushed through the window and eye contact is made with the judge.  If you have shoulder issues that prevent this let the judge know and REASONABLE accommodations will be made.  It is at the discretion of the judge what constitutes “reasonable” Each Athlete will have THREE attempts to lift the most weight possible overhead.  

Men’s weight jumps will be 20lbs and women’s weight jumps will be 20lbs.

Equipment Allowed: Grip Shirts, Knee Sleeves, Chalk, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Belts, (soft belts too)

Event 2: 13” Axle Deadlift Ladder; On the command “GO” the Athlete will step to the platform and begin their deadlifts.  The Athlete MUST wait for the down command in order for their rep to count.  Once the down command is given we will add weight and give the “UP” command.  Once the “UP” command is given the Athlete will complete another rep.  This will continue until one of the following happens; the Athlete fails to complete a rep, the Athlete loses their grip on the bar, the Athlete lets go of the bar during the weight change, or the Athlete chooses to stop.  There is NO time limit, but attempts must be made as soon as the “UP” command is given.

50lbs jumps for Men, 20lbs jumps for Women. We’ll be using Axle Bars and Rogue Wagon Wheel Bumpers

Equipment Allowed: Deadlift Suits (if you’re crazy enough), Chalk, Knee Sleeve, Knee Wraps, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Straps, Belt (soft belts too). We will not wait for you to get your suit on.

Event 3: Hercules Hold; Time will start once the Athlete is bearing the weight of the implement in their hands and the Athlete will hold on for as long as they can.  Once we know the shape of the handle we will be using we will let you know.

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Belt, Soft Belt, 

Event 4: Yoke to Sandbag Medley; On the command “GO” each Athlete will have :60 seconds to lift their Yoke and carry it 50 feet.  They’ll then return to the Start Point, lift their Sandbag and load it over the Yoke for as many reps as possible with the time remaining.  Athletes will set their Yoke Height at weigh ins so you get to “Choose your hard”.  Athletes will begin with their hands on the Yoke but not underneath it.

Equipment Allowed: Grip Shirt, Chalk, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Wrist Wraps, Belt, Soft Belt

Event 5: Power Stairs; On the command “GO” each Athlete will have :60 seconds to duck walk their implement 25 feet to the first step and then up the stairs.  There will be 4 total steps. Each step is 15” high.  I’m ordering new handles so that dimension will be given once it is known.

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Grip Shirts, Knee Sleeves, Elbow Sleeves, Belt, Soft Belt, NO STRAPS OR TACKY