**Weights and rules will be updated after testing

This event is part of the 2025 Gauntlet of Power presented by Valhalla Performance on March 29, 2025 at the Dalton Convention Center and is a USS Sanctioned event and National Qualifier. 

Events:

Axle Bench Press - 60sec AMRAP

Women will unrack and bench like a competition bench press style. Men will push from the safeties like a pin press style. Butt and Shoulders must stay in contact with the bench at all times during the lift. You will receive a down command at lock out for each rep. Rep will not be counted if you rack the bar without a down command. You can rerack as many times as you like within the 60sec time limit. For pin press, do NOT allow the bar to drop to the pins or you will lose a rep. Must be a controlled descent. Stop on the pins for each press. Failure to pause on the pins will be a no rep. 

Suitcase Carry - 40ft Down and Back For Time

No drops. Cannot place fingers through any loops, rails, or rings for additional support. Chalk is permitted but no gloves, tacky, or other grip supports can be used. A drop outside of either end will be the point it is measured. Must be behind one of the 40ft lines on either side to set on ground or swap hands. Cannot swap hands while moving. Implement must be placed down on the other end of the line to swap hands before returning the distance. Implement must be carried to the side, cannot be carried between, behind, in front of legs, or any other creative solution you come with.

Sandbag Throw Over Bar - Max Bag Over Bar at Set Height

Rising bag. Must take all attempts. If 2+ athletes make it to the same max weight, there will be a head-to-head for reps at the weight, winner is the one with most reps over the bar. If multiple athletes achieve the same max weight, promoter may choose to raise the height for the throw off.

Frame Deadlift - 60sec AMRAP

May use straps aside from pre-formed hook grips. Down command will be given on each rep. Frame must fully touch the ground on all sides between each rep. 

Overhead Carry - Max Distance

No drops once you cross the line. Max distance event, distance will be measured where you lose control of the implement. Losing control consists of but is not limited to hands moving outside of the permitted carry area, implement touching your head or shoulder(s), dropping the bag (will be measured from where you are when you drop, not where the bag lands so don't bother launching it). Implement must be held overhead with hands underneath the implement and inside the side seams. Cannot grasp the edges, straps, or loops to hold overhead. Implement is a punching bag.

Weight Classes:

Following USS Sanctioned Weight Class Categories. 40+ masters should register for single master's division. Weigh-Ins required for all athletes. Divisions may be condensed per hosts discretion. Teens and 50+ sign up under the respective HW divisions. 

Event Location:

Dalton Convention Center
2211 Tony Ingle Pkwy
Dalton, GA  30720

Indoor expo event. Athlete's will be given a pass. Spectator fees $30 pre-order or can be purchased at the entrance of the expo.  

Membership:

USS Membership Required. Must have valid registration by competition date. 

Weigh Ins:

Friday, March 28, 2025 at the event venue

Saturday, March 29, 2025 by Approved Request Only

Start Time:

9:00am Rules Meeting

10:00am Competition Begins

Competition Directors:

Emily Bernhardt

teambernhardtstrong@gmail.com 

770-713-4594

Latrice Lewis

latrice.lewis@gmail.com

404-781-8541

Expo Director: Andrew Cargill - reach out if you need his info specifically

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