

August 19, 2023
Brutes and Brews 2023
$75
Acton, ME
Viking Press
- Competitor starts with their hands on the implement but the implement still resting on the stand. On go, the competitor picks up the implement and presses away for as many reps as possible.
-Competitors will face toward the implement.
-Jerks, push presses, and strict press are all allowed.
-Picking the implement off the stand, and pressing the implement, must be separate discrete movements. You may not “thruster” the implement off the stand.
-You may set the Viking press down between attempts.
-You do not need to wait for up commands. You may go right from a catch into another press, as long as the implement does not touch the stand.
-If the implement touches the stand on a dip, that is a no rep.
-There are no rules against double knee bend.
-Handles will be neutral grip, 24 inches apart.
-As many reps as possible in 60 seconds.
-Equipment Allowed: Chalk, sleeves, belts, gloves, wrist wraps.
-Equipment Not Allowed: Straps, elbow wraps, and anything sticky.
- The competitor will receive a zero for the event if they:
Use profanity in an aggressive manner toward a judge or volunteer
Mammoth Bar Deadlift
Allowed: 2 belts, one hard and one soft, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, mouthguard, chalk, straps, hitching, and wrist wraps.
Disallowed: The competitor will receive a no-rep if they drop the bar at the top of the lift. Must control the down. No sumo stance, baby oil, or tacky allowed.
The competitor has 60 seconds to complete as many reps as their prescribed weight.
Competitors can begin strapped in at the start.
A good rep will have the competitor's hips through, knees locked, and shoulders back
The competitor must wait for the judge's down command
The competitor will receive a no-rep if they drop the bar at the top of the lift. Must control the down.
- The competitor will receive a zero for the event if they:
Use profanity in an aggressive manner toward a judge or volunteer
Conan's Wheel
Allowed: Knee/elbow sleeves, belts, chalk, forearm sleeves, and wrist wraps are allowed. Belts with buckles to the back.
Disallowed: No tacky, built-up belts, no resting on belt
Max distance
Competitors can begin touching the implement but cannot pick until they are given the "Go" command.
The competitor will pick the weighted bar attached to the pivot in the crook of their elbows.
The competitor will then walk in a circle counterclockwise for a max distance until the bottom of Conan’s wheel touches the ground (distance will be measured there).
There will be a 3' grace distance at the start, after which measurement will be taken.
No sliding of the implement or a penalty will occur.
- The competitor will receive a zero for the event if they:
Use profanity in an aggressive manner toward a judge or volunteer
Axe Hold
-Hold an axe in two hands with arms outstretched in front of you with your back against a board for as long as possible.
Allowed: Wraps, sleeves, belts.
Disallowed: Anything sticky.
- The competitor will receive a zero for the event if they:
Use profanity in an aggressive manner toward a judge or volunteer
Sandbag Toss for Distance
Allowed: Belt, chalk, sleeves, gloves, and wrist wraps
Disallowed: No tacky
60 seconds
- Competitors must face the area they are throwing and toss the implement facing forward as far as they can.
- Competitors may run up to the line but MUST NOT cross the line.
- The longest distance of the 3 attempts of the sandbag will be the final score for that competitor.
- Distance will be measured for where the sandbag hits the ground
- The competitor will receive a zero for the event if they:
Use profanity in an aggressive manner toward a judge or volunteer
Or if they cross the line.
Events and Weights
Division | Viking Press | Mammoth Bar Deadlift | Conan's Wheel | Axe Hold | Sandbag Throw |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Novice Women (Single Class) | 100 | 225 | 350 | 15 | 30 |
Open W LW (132-) | 100 | 225 | 400 | 15 | 30 |
Open W MW (165-) | 125 | 250 | 450 | 15 | 30 |
Open W HW (198-) | 150 | 275 | 500 | 15 | 30 |
Masters Women (Single Class) | 125 | 250 | 450 | 15 | 30 |
Teen W LW (165-) | 75 | 200 | 300 | 15 | 30 |
Novice Men (Single Class) | 175 | 400 | 500 | 25 | 50 |
Open M LW (181-) | 175 | 400 | 550 | 25 | 50 |
Open M MW (220-) | 225 | 500 | 600 | 25 | 50 |
Open M HW (275-) | 250 | 600 | 650 | 25 | 50 |
Open M SHW (+) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Masters Men (Single Class) | 225 | 500 | 600 | 25 | 50 |
Teen M LW (220-) | 150 | 300 | 400 | 25 | 50 |
$75
Registration Closes Aug 18, 2023
No refunds.
28 spots remain.