Grab your training partner and come throw down at Colosseum Barbell Club's first Official Strongman Competition. 

Check In/Weigh In: 8:00 AM

Rules: 9:00 AM

Start: 9:30 AM

Entry Fee: $50 per teammate 

Spectator Fee: $10 at door

This will be a team event, with teams consisting of two lifters. Please note that this is an unsanctioned competition

Classes will be determined by the total team bodyweight

WOMEN:

LW Open (combined weight 275.0 lb and under)

MW Open (combined weight under 330.0 lb but above 275.0 lb)

HW Open (combined weight above 330.0 lb)

MEN:

LW Open (combined weight 400.0 lb and under)

MW Open (combined weight under 500.0 lb but above 400.0 lb)

HW Open (combined weight above 500.0 lb)

No Coed Division

Once both partners sign up, please email me both partners names and your team name. Keep it PG

Events are as follows:
1. Overhead Circuit
2. Deadlift Ladder
3. Yoke Steeplechase
4. Sandbag to Shoulder
5. Mystery Grip Event

Event Rules and Weights:
***subject to modification as we test all events***

Overhead Circuit

Circuit will consist of a log and an axle. Partners will compete one at a time.

Athlete may start on either implement. On "Athlete Ready, Lift", athlete will lift the first implement from the ground to overhead. On a good lockout, athlete will be given a down command. Athlete must then switch to the second implement and repeat. Athlete will switch back and forth upon successful lifts of each implement. 

• Score is total completed reps at time cap. Score for the team will be combined total reps completed.
• Locked out rep will have implement in control overhead, elbows locked, head through, feet parallel
• Athlete cannot advance to other implement without completing a rep (i.e. if starting on the log, cannot advance to the axle until log rep is completed)
• Women will use a 10" Rogue Log (75 pounds empty) and Men will use a 12" Rogue Log (135 empty)
• All implements must be lowered. Athlete will be given a 0 if implement is purposely spiked or dropped from the top

Time: 60 seconds for each athlete

Equipment allowed: Grip shirt, elbow wraps, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk, belts

Not allowed: Tacky or sticky substances
 

Deadlift Ladder

Axle, Power Bar, Deadlift Bar, Trap Bar.

Partners will compete one at a time.

Competitor will start with hands off barbell.  On "Athlete Ready, Lift", athlete will lift bars in order.  Once athlete recieves the down signal, they can move on to the next bar. Down signal required to move on to next bar. 

• Score will be total time for both athletes to complete the ladder. Split times on each bar for tie breakers.
• Locked out rep is: Hips through, shoulders back, legs locked.
• All bars must be lowered. Athlete will be given a 0 if bar is purposely dropped from the top

Time: 60 seconds for each athlete

Equipment allowed: Straps, Chalk, Belts, Sleeves, and Baby Powder

Not allowed: Tacky or sticky substances, deadlift suits

Yoke Steeplechase

Partners will compete at the same time. 

Athlete 1 will start under yoke. On “Athlete Ready, Lift”, Athlete 1 will move the yoke down 50ft to the finish line. Front of yoke must cross the line; judge will give a signal to the athlete. Athlete 1 will run back to the start, pick the sandbag, and move it down and OVER the yoke. Once the bag hits the ground, Athlete 2 will move the implements back to the start (yoke then bag over bar). 

• Score is total time it takes to complete.
• Distances will be taken if a team cannot complete the full event
• Bag can be carried in any orientation (front carry, shoulder carry)
• Unlimited drops allowed
• There will be a 2 second slide penalty assessed for dragging the yoke

Time: 2 minutes total  

Equipment allowed: Grip Shirts, Chalk, Belts

Not allowed: Tacky or sticky substances

 

Sandbag To Shoulder

Partners will compete at the same time. 

Each team will be provided with 2 sandbags; one light and one heavy. Athletes will start with hands off the bags. On “Athletes Ready, Lift”, athletes will each shoulder their respective sandbag. In order to receive a down command, both athletes must have their bag shouldered and under control at the same time.

• Score is total reps completed
• Athletes may switch bags if they wish, but they do not have to

Equipment allowed: Grip Shirts, Chalk, Gloves, Belts (hard buckles worn backward)

Not allowed: Tacky or sticky substances

Time: 60 seconds

Mystery Grip Event

Bring your A game