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September 27, 2025

2025 New England Intro to Strongman 2.0

$75

Epping, NH

Weigh-ins are at The Zoo, 4 Beehive Dr. Epping, NH on Sept 26th, from 1700-1830 (5pm to 630pm) or the morning of Sept 27th

Hampton Inn, Exeter, NH 

Awards for 1st place in each class. Top 3 per class qualify for 2026 Nationals

Spectator Fee of $5 For Adults', Kids are free

Event Rules: (NO TACKY, NO DEADLIFT SUITES or SQUAT SUITES)

Events:

  1. Axle Clean and Press for Reps- Clean and press each rep. Most reps in 60 sec. Have to wait for the down command. Split jerk is allowed. Feet have to be parallel, eyes forward for the down command. Continental cleans are allowed. Look at YouTube for reference of a continental clean and press. No lifting straps.
  2. Standard Deadlift for Reps- Most Reps in 60 Sec. NO TAP AND GO, I repeat NO TAP and GO. Hands must open at the bottom before you start your next rep. Judge needs to see fingertips before you start your next pull. You do not have to remove your palms or thumb from the bar. Lifting straps are allowed. NO DEADLIFT SUITES. 
  3. Yoke Walk - Fastest time in 60 sec. Multiple drops allows. Straight Shot 75'
  4. Farmers Hold for Time - On the command go. Athlete will pick up the farmers handles. Once both handles are off the ground the judge will start the clock. Hold the handles off the ground for as long as you can. When the weight is dropped time stops. The weight listed, is the weight in each hand.
  5. Sandbag Run to Glory - Fasted time in 60 sec. Athlete will start at the first bag 30' from the yoke. On the command "go" you will pick the first bag run it to the yoke and place it over the crossbar. (Men 50" high, Women 46" high) No using the cross bar as an aid. Once the bag is over you will proceed to the second bag 20' for the yoke and repeat. The last bag will be 10' from the yoke.

Master Classes - is a class for anyone over the age of 40. If you turn 40 before the contest date you can register as a Master. 

These events and weights are subject to change at any time. 

Plan to be outside. Bring pop ups and chairs, coolers are fine. 

The Zoo Health Club- Epping NH
4 Beehive Dr
Epping, NH 03042
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Sep 27, 2025

Start Time
10:00 AM
Meet Director
Robert Chaisson "Chase"
chaissonussnh@gmail.com
603-973-0991
Events and Weights
Division Axle Clean and Press for RepsStandard Deadlift for RepsYokeFarmers Hold for TimeSandbag Run to Glory
Open W LW (132-)9020027510060/80/100
Open W MW (165-)11023030012580/100/125
Open W HW (198-)130260325150100/125/150
Open W SHW (+)150300350175125/150/175
Masters Women (Single Class)9020027510060/80/100
Open M LW (181-)190405450200150/175/200
Open M MW (220-)210455500220175/200/225
Open M HW (275-)230505550245200/225/250
Open M SHW (+)250550600270225/250/275
Masters Men (Single Class)190405450200150/175/200

Regular Price
$75
Registration Closes Aug 31, 2025

Refund Policy
No refunds.
This event is limited to 100 athletes.
86 spots remain.
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