Atlas Rising Initiative Strongman Competition

Strong bodies.  Strong minds.

Atlas Rising Initiative is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to offering healthy coping mechanisms for veterans, service members, first responders, and their families. Our mission is to ensure that “you are not alone” by fostering a supportive community for those who need it most.

This is an UNSANCTIONED show!! All skill levels are welcome! There will only be 4 classes! Women’s LW (160-)/HW(161+) and Men’s LW(220-)/HW(221+).  If you’ve never tried strongman before but have always been interested, this is the show to try!

All proceeds will be going to Atlas Rising Initiative.  Come have a blast and support a great cause!

GCode Nutrition will be sponsoring this event!!!! There will be free pre workout samples and swag!!!

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DATE:

Saturday 11/8/2025

Rules meeting will be at 09:30am.  The first event is starting at 10:00am SHARP.

Location:

Lightning Fitness

85 Nutmeg Rd S

South Windsor, CT 06074

****10/17/2025 is the last day to register if you want a competitor shirt****

EVENTS:

All events/weights subject to change without notice.

Log Press-60 second time limit, down commands. Grip shirts allowed (they are allowed on every event), NO TACKY SPRAY. This will be a press away (clean once and press away).

Car Deadlift for reps 

Side handle deadlift.  60 second time limit. All straps allowed, chalk, no suits.  Down commands.  Do not drop the weight or you will be ZEROED. NO BABY POWDER. Since the event is indoors, we will be using a tire instead of a car.

Farmers Carry

Farmers will be carried 50ft in a straight shot.  Front of implement must cross the line, unlimited drops, 60 second time limit, do not throw implement or intentionally drop or you will be zeroed.  

Keg Carry to Backwards Sled Drag

Keg will start upright.  Athletes will pick up the keg, carry it 50ft, place it down UPRIGHT, then drag a sled backwards for 50ft.  60 second time limit.  Once both of the athlete's feet pass the line, time will be stopped.

Atlas Stone to Shoulder

Athletes will bring an atlas stone to one of their shoulders for as many reps as possible.  60 second time limit.  Athletes may use 2 hands to bring the stone to the shoulder but must remove one hand in order to get a down command.  Tacky, tacky towels, spray tacky, sleeves, tape etc are all allowed.  Tacky may only be applied and removed in the designated area.  DO NOT USE THE BATHROOM SINKS TO WASH OFF TACKY.