Triple Trump CDB

Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete as many reps  as possible.  There will be 3 Circus Dumbbells to choose from, each a different weight.  The lightest dumbbell will be worth 1 point, the middle dumbbell will be worth 10 points, and the heaviest dumbbell will be worth 100 points.  Highest points wins.  We will be using Slater Monsterbells (6" bell for the lightest dumbbell in novice/teen/ and masters and the rest are 8") for all weight classes.  

Gear allowed: Cerberus or Strongman Corp grip shirts, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, soft belt, hard belts, knee sleeves, whatever shoes your heart desires, and chalk.

Gear not allowed: ABSOLUTELY NO TACKY.  Or tacky towels

Farmer Carry to Yoke

Athletes will have 60 seconds to carry the farmer carry handles 40 feet then carry the yoke 40 feet.  Unlimited drops are allowed.  No intentional slides of the farmer carry or time/distance will be subtracted from your score.  We will be using Mike Bartos Farmer Handles and yoke tbd.

Gear not allowed: Tacky, tacky towels, straps of any kind.

Descending Deadlift

Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete all four deadlifts.  The deadlift will start 17 inches and descend to 13 inches, 9 inches , and final rep at 6 inches. One rep will be performed at each level.  There will be a time split for each deadlift.  Athletes must lower the bar down to the platform before rolling down to the next level.  Down commands will be given.  No bouncing the deadlift off the ground.  We will be using a Texas deadlift bar and a mix of Rogue wagon wheels, titan wagon wheels, and bumper plates.

Gear allowed: Straps of any kind, chalk, shoes or no shoes… your choice

Gear not allowed: suits and tacky of any kind.  Just don't.

Axle Clean and Press for Reps

Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete as many reps as possible.  Axle will be off bumper plates. Axle must be cleaned and press overhead with a full lockout and receive a down command to earn a rep.  Athletes must control the bar down (no spiking the bar down).  

We will be using either a Titan axle or a Rogue Axle.

Gear allowed: Cerberus or Strongman Corp grip shirts, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, soft belt, hard belt, knee sleeves, any shoes ( or no shoes) 

Gear not allowed: again, please no tacky or tacky towels.

Max Stone of Steel to Shoulder

Athletes will have 30 seconds per attempt to lift the Stone of Steel to their shoulder.  Athletes must show control of the stone with one hand off the stone and receive a down command for the rep to count.  Each athlete gets 3 attempts to establish their max.  If you fail an attempt but have attempts left, you may try to same weight again or go up.   Attempts will increase by 10 lbs.  All classes will be using the 18" Mike Bartos Stone of Steel.

Gear allowed: Cerberus or Strongman Corp grip shirt, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, hard belt, soft belt, any shoes, chalk, and yes a tacky towel is allowed

Gear not allowed.  ABSOLUTELY NO TACKY.  If anyone uses tacky on these stones you will immediately be disqualified from the show.  Only tacky towels are allowed.

Events and weights are subject to change and any time.

Check in info

All athletes must check in/weigh ins on Friday, January 3trd, 2025 at 10 am - 12 noon and 5pm - 7pm

Novice and Teen divisions do not have to weigh in but still need to attend check ins.  

Please have your Strongman Corporation membership card ready to view.  

Competition Day

Competition will begin at 10 am!  A brief rules meeting with all athletes and judges will be at 9:30.  There will be dual lanes for every event except the farmer/yoke and the stone to shoulder. There will not a lot of rest between events, so prepare yourself for the event moving quickly.

Event order

First event :Teen, Novice, and Masters will begin with CDB.  All LW, MW, and HW will begin with Axle clean and press for reps

Second event: Everyone will do the Farmer Carry to Yoke medley in this order: Teen, Novice, Masters, LW, MW, HW.  There will be one lane for this event. 

Third event: Descending Deadlift will have two lanes.  Teen, novice, and masters in one lane.  LW, MW, HW is another lane.

Forth event: Teen, Novice, and Masters will be doing Axle Clean and Press for reps.   LW, MW, and HW will be doing CDB.

Final event: Stone of Steel to shoulder.  Everyone will be doing this together.  The stone will begin at 100 lbs and everyone will check in with the volunteer taking attempts when they want to jump in.