2024 Eisbrecher

This is the 1st event of the 2024 Musclemine Gran Prix Series. (The Gran Prix has it's own event page)

We want to welcome everyone to the first of 4 contests well will be running this year. Everything will be USS sanctioned, and USS membership will be required to compete. 

Contest Info:

Location: The Gym Westminster, 400 N. Center St. Westminster, MD. 21157       PH. 443-952-4161

Hotel: Best Western Westminster. 451 WMC Dr, Westminster, MD 21157    PH. 410-857-1900

Weigh Ins: Friday, 930am to Noon. 3pm to 6pm

                     Saturday, 730am to 830am

Athlete meeting will start at 9am. After meeting competitiors will head to their first event and start warming up. Lifting will begin by 10am. We will be running multiple events at a time to keep athletes warm and the day moving along. 

If you have any questions please contact us directly: Phil email: musclemineruralrumble@gmail.com

Events:

Farmers Carry: 60 second time limit. Competitor will carry farmers handles down 50', drop and repick or turn (competitors choice), and return 50' to the start. Time will be taken completion of course, Distance will be recorded for distances over 50' but not reaching the finish line. 3 Drops allowed total, this includes the drop and repick at the turn if competitor chooses to do so. Allowed Gear: Belts, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, shin guards, helmet. Not allowed: Wrist straps of any style, tacky. 

Front Handle Frame Deadlift: 60 second time limit. SHOES MUST BE WORN. Competitor will lift car deadlift frame using front handle, not sides, for max reps. Competitor will wait for down command for each rep. Frame must fully return to the ground between reps, no hovering. Weather permiting event will be outdoors using an actual vehicle. If the weather decides not to cooperate, a heavy tire will be strapped to the frame for all classes. Allowed Gear: Belts, Wrist wraps/straps, elbow/knee sleeves, suits. Not allowed: Tacky, hooks, help. 

3 stone series: 60 second time limit. Competitor will lift 3 Stones to platforms as fast as possible. Heights to be determined but will be updated. Stone must be set and stable before moving on to next stone. If previous stone falls before being cleared to start next stone, competitor will have to reset fallen stone. Allowed Gear: Belts, Tacky, elbow/knee sleeves, Wrist wraps, forearm wraps, approved grip shirts (USS and name brand grip shirts will be allowed. No grip shirts from other sanctioning bodies/leagues will be allowed).

Log C&P: 60 second time limit. Competitor will clean and press each rep from the floor for max reps. Down command will be given for each completed rep. Feet must be boxed out, elbows locked. No resting log on head. NO TREETOPPING, Log must be controlled from overhead, to chest, then to floor (reasonably). Uncontrolled rep will result in no rep. Gear allowed: Belts, elbow/knee sleeves, wrist wraps, approved grip shirts (USS and name brand grip shirts will be allowed. No grip shirts from other sanctioning bodies/leagues will be allowed).

Prowler Drag: 60 second time limit. Competitor will start 50' away from prowler. At start command competitor will run to handle attached to prowler and back drag it to the starting point as fast as possible. Distance will be taken if time limit is reached. Allowed gear: elbow/knee sleeves, belts, wrist wraps. Gear not allowed: wrist straps.