A United States Strongman membership is required.

Top 3 Finishers is all open divisions will qualify for 2026 United States Strongman National Championships.

Winner of novice Divisions will Also Qualify for 2026 United States Strongman Nationals. 

Top 3 Finishers is all divisions will receive an awesome award.  

I am looking to do T Shirts this year.  This will not change Anything as far as how I typically run this show.  Any and all Additional fees collected that do not go directly into this contest I will be giving out as prize money.  Depending on how much is left over will dictate how I Pay out the finishers.  Will start with winners in the open divisions and funnel downward with what is left over. 

Event weighs are subject to change as we get everything tested out and run through.  The above matrix will always be the most up to date and it's a good estimate to what competition day will be.  (Check back regularly for any changes that may happen). 

I have no way of weighing the Hercules Hold implement, but this will be our fourth year with this implement and we have not had any complaints with the weights used.  

Once I get the hoist set up and tested a few times I will post approximate weights that we will be using.  

This will be the 8th year running this show and for those who have done it before you all know this show is for the competitors so I welcome feedback all along the way from both past competitors and those who will be doing my show for the first time.  

Event Rules:

Viking Press:  Athlete will have 60 seconds to perform as many reps as possible.  Elbows and hips must be locked out with feet inline.  Only down calls will be given. One soft belt and one hard belt only.  Chalk is ok.   NO DOUBLE DIPPING!!  Athlete may set the implement down during their 60 seconds.  

Hercules Hold:  Max Time.  Hold on for dear life.  Time will start when Athlete has control of the weight in their hands and will stop when one or both sides fall.  Chalk is ok.  Belts are Ok.  No Straps or other assistance gear.  

Hoist Lift:  This one is going to be subject to change once we continue on with testing.  But for now Athlete will have 60 seconds to perform as many successful lifts as they can.  Athlete will perform and arm over arm row to hoist a lift to the top of said implement as many times as they can.  If unsuccessful Athlete will get credit for distance lifted off the ground.  Belts are ok, Chalk is ok.  No straps or other assistance devices.  

Car Deadlift.  Athlete will have 60 seconds to perform as many lifts as possible.  Hips, knees, and shoulders must be locked out and weight under control.  Athletes will be given up and down commands.   Chalk ok, Straps are ok, One soft belt and one hard belt permitted.  No sticky stuff.  

Hammer Front Hold:  Max Time.  Athlete will hold hammer with both hands with hands in line with their shoulders.  If hands drop below shoulder or rise above shoulders Athletes will be given one warning to return hands to original position.  Time will stop when weight falls or a second warning is needed.  Chalk is ok.  Belts are ok.  Athletes must maintain a Natural standing position.  No overt  over-extension of the back will be permitted.  

Carry Medley:  Athlete will be given 75 seconds to complete.  Athlete will pick up the frame and carry approx. 50 feet.  When frame as completely crossed the line they may set down and pick up the keg where they will carry the 50 feet back to the starting line.  When the keg has completely crossed the line, they may set down and pick up the sandbag to carry back the last 50 feet.  One Hard belt and one soft belt will be allowed.  No built up belts.  Chalk is ok.  No Straps, No sticky stuff.  Athlete will get credit for total distance if unable to complete in the allowed time.  

Do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.  My email is qzambon@msn.com, or my cell is 224-239-1854.  There is also a facebook event page that you can find here:

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