
Sanctioned:


May 17, 2025
Indiana's Strongest Man VIII
$95
Huntington, IN
- Axle Clean Press for Reps
- 9" Axle Deadlift for reps
- Yoke Carry
- Farmer's Max Hold
- Atlas Stone Series
2” AXLE CLEAN AND PRESS: (Clean Once and Press away)
- One attempt to complete reps.
- 60 second time limit.
- Axle diameters from 1.9” to 2.2” may be used.
- The Axle will start from the floor and must be cleaned to the shoulders, then pressed, push pressed, push jerked or split jerked overhead to a locked out position.
- The athlete may clean or continental the bar to the shoulders however NO resting of the bar on the belt or similar object will be allowed.
- If the press is missed the athlete may bring the bar back to the shoulders and reattempt the rep.
- The bar may be set down and recleaned to attempt more reps within the 60 seconds
- The Athlete must wait for the “good” down signal before lowering the Axle.
- “Good” signal: Axle locked out overhead with arms straight, head thru, legs and feet parallel and stationary.
- The athlete must lower the Axle under control. No deliberate dropping of the axle will be tolerated. The athlete may forfeit his attempt in doing so.
- Equipment Allowed: Chalk, belt, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, Knee sleeves or wraps.
- Equipment NOT Allowed: Any item placed within the belt to provide a “shelf”, back of belt built up more than 8”, tacky, elbow wraps.
- Any and all anatomical limitations preventing a lockout as described above must be demonstrated to the judges prior to the start of the event. This is solely the responsibility of the athlete.
DEADLIFT FOR REPS: (AXLE)
- 60 second timelimit.
- Conventional stance ONLYallowed.
- Hitching isallowed.
- Weights must touch the floor before the athlete may proceed to the nextrep
- Both sides of the implement must touch the floor for the rep to count.
- Athletes will start off the mat.
- On the go command athletes may approach the bar and strap in.
- If the athlete has already started a rep which has broken the ground before time expires. The lift will count if the athlete is able to lock it out and receive the down command from the judge.
- GoodLift:Athletemustliftthebar toastandingpositionwith headup,shouldersback,legsandfeet inline. Fingers and thumb must be touching the bar when wearing straps. Oncethesignalisgivenforthelifttheathletemust returnthe bartothefloorundercontrol.NO DROPPING OF THE implement WILL BEALLOWED.
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- Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, LiftingStraps
- Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or any similar product, Lifting hooks,Suits.
YOKE CARRY:(Fastest Time)
- One attempt.
- There may be a 60 second time limit.
- 80’ course length with turn
- Multiple set downs allowed throughout the 80’ course.
- A turn around at 40’
- Various Yoke designs may be used however every Yoke will adjust height.
- Athlete will start with the Yoke on the floor and shoulders under the crossbar.
- The signal is given and the athlete must lift and carry the yoke throughout the course.
- Touch line on the way down and fully cross the finish on the way back.
- No sliding of the yoke will be permitted. Disqualification from the event if sliding is obvious, or a 2 second penalty if inadvertent (per slide)
- Equipment allowed: Belt, Knee sleeves or wraps, soft belt Elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, grip shirt
- Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky, suits, more than 1 pair of knee sleeves.
FARMERS HOLD:(FOR MAX TIME)
- One attempt.
- No time limit
- Athletes will begin by grabbing farmers’ handles.
- Equipment Allowed: Belt, Tacky. Tack towel, chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, Wrist wraps.
- Equipment NOT Allowed: Suits, multiple hard belts, nothing sticky at all. Lifting straps or hooks or any kind.
- Time does not start until both implements are off the ground.
- If dropped within the 1st 5 seconds athlete may get 1 courtesy restart.
- This is MAX HOLD FOR TIME!
- Time stops when 1 or both implements touch the ground.
Stone Loading Series (Fastest Time)
- Load all stones over bar .
- There is a 60 second time limit
- Split times will be taken
- Platform height women 46” and men 50”
- Time stops when hands are off the stone and it is over the bar.
- Stones must loaded from lightest to heaviest.
- Stones will be placed at the base of the yoke
- The stone must be loaded in a controlled manner
- The athlete starts with hands on the crossbar at the start of the event.
- If time runs out and the athlete has the stone up. If the stone is let go and it goes over the bar the rep Will count.
- SHIRTS ARE REQUIRED.
- Equipment Allowed: Belt with a buckle to the back, Tacky. Tack towel, chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, Forearm sleeves and Grip shirts
- Equipment NOT Allowed: Belt buckle to the front or an object in the belt to provide a “shelf”. No built-up shoes to provide extra height. Lifting straps or hooks.
Huntington County Fairgrounds
631 E Taylor St
Huntington, IN 46750
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631 E Taylor St
Huntington, IN 46750
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May 17, 2025
Start Time
10:00 AM
Start Time
10:00 AM
Events and Weights
Division | Axle Clean and Press fro Reps (Clean once) | 9" Axle Deadlift for Reps | Yoke Carry 80ft W/ Turn | Farmer's Hold 18" | Atlas Stone Series W 46" M 50" |
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Novice W LW (140.4-) | 90 | 215 | 300 | 100 | 100,135,145,155 |
Novice W MW (180.4-) | 100 | 225 | 325 | 125 | 100,135,145,155 |
Novice W HW (+) | 110 | 235 | 350 | 135 | 100,135,155,180 |
Open W LW (140.4-) | 115 | 275 | 350 | 135 | 135,155,180,200 |
Open W MW (160.4-) | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Open W MW (180.4-) | 130 | 315 | 405 | 155 | 155,180,200,230 |
Open W HW (+) | 140 | 325 | 425 | 165 | 155,180,200,230 |
Novice M MW (200.4-) | 175 | 315 | 450 | 200 | 180.200.235,255 |
Novice M MW (231.4-) | 195 | 345 | 475 | 225 | 180.200.235,255 |
Novice M SHW (+) | 205 | 375 | 525 | 235 | 200.235,250,265 |
Open M LW (175.4-) | 215 | 355 | 500 | 245 | 200.235,250,265 |
Open M MW (200.4-) | 235 | 385 | 550 | 255 | 235,260,285,310 |
Open M MW (231.4-) | 255 | 445 | 600 | 265 | 235,260,285,310 |
Open M HW (265.5-) | 275 | 485 | 650 | 275 | 260,285,310,345 |
Open M SHW (+) | 295 | 505 | 700 | 285 | 260,285,310,345 |
Masters M MW (200.4-) | 205 | 345 | 450 | 245 | 200.235,250,265 |
Masters M MW (231.4-) | 225 | 375 | 500 | 255 | 235,250,265,285 |
Masters M SHW (+) | 245 | 405 | 550 | 265 | 235,260,285,310 |
Regular Price
$95
Registration Closes May 16, 2025
$95
Registration Closes May 16, 2025
Refund Policy
No refunds.
No refunds.
This event is limited to 60 athletes.
40 spots remain.
40 spots remain.