This December 4th, coming in HOT to the GBO Atlas Expo....

ATTACK ON ATLAS!!

Brought to you by the Texas Titan, Gabe Peña, this contest will feature 4 grueling trials of strength:

1. Circus Dumbbell for Max Weight
2. World's Strongest Man Axle Bar Squat for reps
3. Sandbag & Keg Carry Medley
4. Atlas Stone Shoulder series

Who will be crowned the Champion of the Atlas?

Divisions:

Women >125 lbs

Women >140 lbs

Women >160 lbs

Women > 180 lbs

HW Women 180+

Men >175 lbs

Men >200 lbs

Men >231 lbs

Men >265 lbs

HW Men 265+

Masters (<40>

More details TBA soon!

Events:

1. Circus Dumbbell

Athletes will attempt to lift the heaviest dumbbell possible. Dumbbell will be cleaned to the shoulder with 2 hands, and pressed overhead with only 1 arm. Full overhead control must be established to get a "Down" command.

Dumbbells will start at a base weight, and will be increasing with a "rising bar format". Athletes can jump in and attempt the dumbbell on as many increments as desired. Athlete will have 30 seconds to complete the lift as soon as the dumbbell leaves the ground. Once the athlete fails to lift the dumbbell in the allotted time, they are out. 

Base weights and jumps TBA

Allowed gear: Knee and Elbow Sleeves, Wrist wraps, 1 soft belt and 1 stiff belt, chalk.

Not allowed: Knee and Elbow Wraps, Grip Shirts, double stiff belts, bow ties, spray tacky or tacky towels.

2. World's Strongest Man Style Axle Bar Squat

Athletes will back squat an axle bar with tires fixed to either end. The squat will descend until the wheels touch down on boxes marking the athlete's depth at parallel (parallel of the hip crease to the knees). Both ends must touch boxes for rep to be a good lift. Max reps in 60 seconds.

Commands: "Rack" - Unrack the bar. "Squat" - Time begins, start squatting. "No - Rep" - You missed a rep either due to not hitting full depth or both sides, or not fully locking out. "Time" - Time is up. No other commands will be given, this is up to the athlete.

Allowed gear: Knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps, 1 soft belt and 1 stiff belt, Squat suit or briefs, chalk.

Not allowed: No doubling up wraps or sleeves. No Grip Shirts. No spray tacky or tacky towels.

3. Carry Medley (Sandbag / Keg / Sandbag / Keg)

75 second Time Limit

On a 60 ft course, athlete will have 4 objects staggered at different positions along the course.

Sandbag 1 @ 60 ft / Keg 1 @ 45 ft / Sandbag 2 @ 30 ft / Keg 2 @ 15 ft

Athlete will start with the Sandbag at 60 ft, carrying it down to a mat at the end of the course and drop the bag on the mat. Athlete will run back to the 1st Keg @ 45 ft, carry and drop it off at the mat. Keg must be standing upright. Repeat for the last 2 objects. Fastest time wins. Unlimited drops. Objects may be shouldered but not slid.

Allowed Gear: Elbow and Knee sleeves, 1 soft belt and 1 stiff belt, wrist wraps, chalk.

Not allowed: Knee and elbow wraps, double stiff belts, grip shirts, tacky (spray or towel included)

4. Atlas Stone Shoulder Series

Athlete will have 3 stones to lift to their shoulder for the fastest completion time possible. Starting with the lightest stone, athlete will lift and position the stone to their shoulder to await a "Down" command. The "Down" command will be given when the athlete removes the opposite arm from the stone, and the stone rests stable on the shoulder. Either shoulder may be used.  Stone must be followed down to the mat and not just dropped.

Allowed Gear: Elbow and Knee Sleeves, Forearm Sleeves. 1 soft belt and 1 stiff belt. Chalk, spray tacky, tacky towel.

Not Allowed: Tacky (sap adhesive), grip shirts