Welcome to the first annual First Blood Strongman Showdown Presented By The Unit Strength! Join us on Saturday, March 15th at Unit Strength in Lindenhurst IL, to experience some of the fun the strength sports community has to offer.

****Winners in the OPEN division receive gift certificates from Cerberus Strength and gear (knee / elbow sleeves etc. from Mark Bell Slingshot.

Serioussteel.com will be providing samples of zone smelling salts for contestants.

Samples of Jocko Fuel for all contestants.

****Spectators can also win prizes from sponsors above or other local sponsors.

Events Are As Follows:

Axle Clean and Press For Reps (Each Rep): Athlete will have 60 seconds to press the axle bar for as many reps as possible. Athlete starts with hands off of implement. Athlete must clean the axle bar any way possible (double overhand, continental clean, zercher) and then press. Athlete will get a “DOWN” command when lift has successfully been completed. Athlete will then complete as many reps as possible in the 60 second time frame. Slamming the weight or dropping the implement from overhead without control of the implement will result in a zero. Athlete must wait for a down call and signal. Continental cleans and belt cleans are permitted for the barbell. Belts, straps, wraps, sleeves and approved grip shirts are acceptable. No sticky substances (tacky, tacky towels, etc.). 

Truck pull: Athletes will have 60 seconds to pull the truck a distance of 40 feet. Distance will be taken if 40 feet is not reached in 60 seconds. Athletes will be strapped into a harness and have a lead rope. Belts, wraps and sleeves are allowed. No sticky substances (tacky, tacky towels, etc.). NO STRAPS ARE ALLOWED.

Raising Bar Max Deadlift: Athlete will have 30 seconds from the start signal to successfully complete the lift. Athlete may jump in at any time to take weight on the bar, and may skip weights. Athlete starts with hands off of implement and must strap in on their time. A down call will be given to the athlete to signal completion of the lift. Athlete is expected to control the weight down to the ground. Failure to do so will result in a no-lift and the athlete will then need to complete the lift with the remaining time (if available). Wraps, straps, suits, briefs, sleeves are all ok. No sticky substances (tacky, tacky towels, etc.). Kabuki DL bar and pound plates will be used. Bar Starts at 150lb for women with 25lb jumps, men start at 300lb with 50lb jumps. Highest DL completed counts as the score

Dinnie Stone Carry: Athlete has 60 seconds to carry their Dinnie Stone down 40ft and back 40ft. Athletes may drop as many times as needed until the time is up or the athlete has signaled completion of their attempt. The athlete will be given a drop signal at this time. Failure to cross the line, crossing of the line due to sliding, or sliding of the implement multiple times during the athlete attempt may result in a penalty of 3 seconds per instance after the first warning by the lane judge(s). Athlete will get a distance if the course is not completed in the allotted time.  Belts, wraps and sleeves are allowed. No sticky substances (tacky, tacky towels, etc.). NO STRAPS ARE ALLOWED.

Sandbag Throw Over Bar:  Athletes will throw sandbags over a bar. Bags must be thrown in ascending order (lightest to heaviest). Bags will be lined left to right. 60 sec time limit. Women's bar height = 13 feet. Men's bar height = 15 feet.   Gloves, belts, wraps, sleeves. No sticky substances (tacky, tacky towels, etc.).  Implement Details: Custom Upright, Cerberus Throwing Bags

Disclaimers: 

All events, prizes, weights, and rules are subject to change at any time and for any reason without notice. 

Unsportsmanlike behavior towards other athletes, judges, or volunteers will not be tolerated.  NO REGISTRATION REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES WILL BE GIVEN

All weights and events are subject to change. Please look for updates periodically on our Facebook and / or Instagram page.

Weigh-ins:  

March 14th at The Unit Strength Gym (616 Bridgeport Terrace Suite B, Lindenhurst, IL 60046) from 12pm-6pm. March 15th from 8:30am-9:30am at the venue.

Rules & Athlete warm-up: March 15th from 9:30am-10am at the venue.

First event will begin promptly at 10am