*US Strongman, Inc. Nationals 2026 Qualifier*

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL FOR THE FIRST 10 ATHLETES ONLY!!!

Lift for Autism 2026 is a FUNDRAISER event that is sanctioned by United States Strongman. This is a great show to get experience in or if you just wish to come out, have fun and give back to the community. 

2026 Partnership TBA

Location: TBA

Toms River, NJ 08755

Weigh-Ins (no exceptions):

Friday 4/17/26: 10-4pm

Saturday 4/18/26: 8-9am

Athlete Meeting: 9am(Mandatory for all athletes)

Contest Time: 9:30am

Spectator fee: will be posted 
 

Events:
Circus Dumbbell Press

**8" teens and novice women, 10" for open women, 12" for men

• Athlete will have 60s to clean and press the implement for as many reps as they can. You must clean and press every rep.
• Implement can be cleaned with two hands but must be pressed with one
• Judge will give down command when knees are locked, hips are through, elbows are locked and head is through.
• If an athlete is split jerking, they must return their feet to a neutral position prior to receiving the down command
• A no rep will be given for tree topping or dropping before getting down command.
• Belts with metal parts MUST be turned backwards to avoid damage to the implement
• This event is scored via reps.
• Allowed: chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, belts, knee sleeves, grip shirts, soft belt+ regular belt
• Not allowed: liquid chalk, tacky, straps, tree topping (dropping from overhead)

Timber Frame Deadlift 

• Athlete will have 60s to deadlift the timber frame for as many reps as they can.
• Athlete can strap in prior to beginning the lift
• The judge will give a down command once the athlete stands fully upright with knees locked, hips through and shoulders back. There will also be an up command.
• A no rep will be given for bouncing or if the athlete begins to descend prior to receiving the down command
• This event is scored via reps.
• Allowed: chalk, straps, knee sleeves, soft or hard belts
• Not Allowed: tacky, deadlift suits

Front Hold

• Athlete will perform this event with their back and hips placed against a solid surface
• Volunteers will help athlete get the implement into position and once time starts, they will slowly release to allow athlete to hold independently
• Time ends when the implement can no longer be held up (and hit the yoke crossbar) or if your hips come off of the wall
• A yoke crossbar will be underneath the athletes arms to ensure that everyone's hold is being held up to the same standard
• Allowed: chalk, wraps, soft or hard belts
• Not Allowed: tacky, straps

Fire Truck Pull

• Are you excited? Because we are excited!
• Toms River Fire Company 1 is donating a fire truck for the event
• Specifics of size of truck and testing will occur this summer so keep an eye out for clinics that will be posted on social media
• You will utilize a harness and a guide rope attached to a truck to pull the fire truck forward
• There will be a volunteer moving the excess rope from you
• Allowed: chalk, wraps, soft or hard belts
• Not Allowed: tacky, straps, walking backwards

Water Event

*This will be the final event for everyone so you can change after and aren't wet for subsequent events. 

• Specifics will be announced by July 1

PRIZES

NOVICE

1st place- qualify for nationals and medal

2nd and 3rd- medals and swag bags

OPEN (including masters) 

1st Place- trophies and swag bags from sponsors, qualify for 2026 USS Nationals

2nd and 3rd- medals and swag bags from sponsors, qualify for 2026 USS Nationals

**teen, novice and masters will be combined if they do not have at least 5 in each subdivision 

**all weights are subject to change, athletes will be notified via iron podium communication as well as social media (FB event page, IG NJ Promoter page)

SOCIAL MEDIA:

FACEBOOK- Lift for Autism 2026

INSTAGRAM- @us_strongman_inc_newjersey