Metal Mayhem 4

Date & Time:

• 10am     Saturday, November 15 , 2025

Location: 

 Weigh Ins -Heavy Metal Fitness 

Event Location - Heavy Metal Fitness

Please note that the events, order of events, weight of the events are all subject to change at Heavy Metal's discretion.

Schedule 

Friday, November 14 , 2025

• Check Ins & Weigh-Ins @ Heavy Metal Fitness: 9am - 12pm and 4pm - 7pm
• ALL ATHLETES REGARDLESS OF WEIGHT CLASS MUST CHECK IN!!

Saturday, November 15, 2025

• Event Door Open 8:00am
• Rules Meeting 9:15am
• Athlete Group Photo: 9:50am
• Athlete Warm Up: 8am - 9am & immediately following rules meeting until 9:50am
• Event Start: 10am

Additional Information

Strongman Corporation membership is required for all competitors and can be purchased online at https://strongmancorporation.com/memberships/. Please note that USS and Strongman Corporation are not the same, and you will need a Strongman Corporation membership for this competition.

Nationals bids will be awarded in Open classes based on the number of athletes in each class as follows:
- 1 athlete in a class: the promoter may merge the class with another class; if the athlete competes alone they will earn an invite by completing (i.e. not “zeroing”) at least 4 of the 5 events to the standards originally set forth by the promoter.
- 2-4 athletes in a class: 1st place qualifies for Nationals
- 5-9 athletes in a class: 1st and 2nd place qualify for Nationals
- 10+ athletes in a class: 1st-3rd place qualify for Nationals

Masters Athletes qualify for America's Strongest Master by placing in the top 3 of a Masters class *or* in the top 5 of an Open class.

Teens qualify for America's Strongest Teen by participating in a Teen, Novice, or Open division.

Weigh-ins will be conducted in POUNDS and there is a 0.4lbs "allowance" for clothing. For example, an athlete in the 140.0lbs class must weigh in at 140.8lbs or less. Athletes must weigh in wearing (minimally) a bra and underwear.

Events

Please note that the events, order of events, weight of the events are all subject to change at Heavy Metal's discretion.

Event #1)  MAX LOG CLEAN & PRESS

• Knee/elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, grip shirts, and belts are all allowed.
• The athlete will have (up to) a total of 5 attempts.
• The weight jumps will increase by 10 lbs. for men and 5 lbs. for women.
• Women competitors will either start at the "light" log (70-80) or the "heavy" log (110-120) depending on their opener.
• Men competitors will either start at the "light" log (130-150) or the "heavy" log (200-220) depending on their opener.
• Each athlete will have the option to 'skip' or attempt each weight selection.
• The athlete will have 30 seconds to complete each attempt.
• If the lifter fails an attempt, he/she will be eliminated from the event- and be awarded for their last successful lift.
• To earn the "down" command from the judge signaling a successful lift;  the athlete must be fully locked-out, standing in full extension with legs together, and in complete control of the log.

Event #2)  SANDBAG LOADING LADDER 

• 60 second time limit
• No tacky or tack towels will be allowed, however grip shirts will be.
• Men's loading bar will be set at 48"
• Women's loading bar will be set at 42"
• Each athlete will start at his/her designated sandbag in accordance with their class.
• Each successive sandbag will increase in weight by 25lbs.
• At the judges command, the athlete will attempt to load the first bag.
• The sandbag must be loaded over the bar before the athlete can transition to the next weight.
• The athlete will continue to load as many bags as possible until time expires or all bags have been loaded
• With a total of 6-8 sandbags- this event is designed to be very difficult to complete, likely forcing the athlete to work up to a maximum weight.
• The athlete will be credited for the number of bags loaded with split times as needed.

Event #3)  STAIRWAY TO HELL WAGON WHEEL DEADLIFTS 

• 60 second time limit
• Straps (including figure 8s), wrist wraps, knee sleeves, and belts are all allowed.
• Deadlift suits, briefs, and knee wraps will NOT be allowed.
• Deadlift bars and Rogue Bumper Wagon Wheels will be used for this event.
• A plywood staircase-like platform will be built for this event.  Each step increasing in height by 1.5"
• The athlete will start by attempting (x3) three reps from the ground at Wagon Wheel height.  Upon successfully completing the reps; the athlete will roll the bar forward slightly to step up on to the 1.5" plywood step and attempt to perform (x2) two reps.  After these reps have been completed, the athlete will push the bar forward again and attempt (x1) one rep from the second step height of 3". Finally, the athlete will position the bar over the 4.5" top step and complete as many reps as possible.
• The athlete must be fully "locked out" (knees, hips, upper back extended) and display complete control in order to earn a "down" command from the judge resulting in a successful rep.
• No touch-and-go reps.
• You must control the bar back down- do NOT drop the bar.  This will result in a failed rep.
• The athlete with the most successfully completed reps will win.

Event #4)  SANDBAG TOSS for MAX WEIGHT

• The bar will be set at 15' for men and 12' for women.
• Each athlete will start with the predetermined sandbag in accordance to his/her weight-class and division.
• The weight jumps for each attempt will increase by 5 lbs. for men and 2.5 lbs. for women.
• Each athlete will have the option to 'skip' or attempt each weight selection.
• The athlete will have 30 seconds (unlimited throws) to complete each attempt.
• The bag must have left the lifter's hands before the 30 second time limit expires- to be deemed a good lift.
• Missed throws must be retrieved by the athlete.
• If the athlete cannot complete a successful attempt within 30 seconds they will be eliminated from the event- and awarded for their last successful throw.

Event #5)  DEATH METAL MEDLEY '25

• 75 second time limit
• 35-50ft seated arm-over-arm pull of the Spud Inc. Stretcher Sled.
• Upon completion of the arm-over-arm pull by judge's command, the athlete must transition to a backwards drag of the Stretcher sled back to its original start position (35-50ft).
• The sled must pass the designated line of completion (verified by the judge), which allows the athlete to then transition to the Husafell sandbag.
• The Husafell sandbag must be carried (35-50ft) to the designated finish line.
• The athlete will earn a time of completion or distance.
• Train hard and good luck!!