MIDWEST STRONGEST MAN 2021

Event Rules
 

Event 1 – Viking Press Max Reps in 1:00 

-Athlete will start at the edge of the platform. 

-On the whistle athlete will proceed to the implement and press for as many reps as possible within 60 seconds. 

-Each rep must be fully extended, with elbows, hips and knees locked out in a line. 

-Each rep must start from a position that puts elbows less than 90 degrees and below eye level. 

-If athlete does not bring the implement low enough to meet these requirements, the athlete will not receive a point for that rep. 

-Athletes my strict press, push press or push jerk the weight overhead. 

-Athlete will have 60 seconds to get as many reps as possible. 

-If the athlete lets go of the implement from overhead and drops the weight uncontrollably, they will zero the entire event. 

Event 2 – Car Deadlift Max Reps in 1:00

-Athlete will start on the platform, hands on the handles. 

-At the whistle, the athlete will deadlift the vehicle with hips, knees, and shoulders fully locked out. 

-Athlete must wait for their judge to issue a down command before descending to start the next rep. 

-If the athlete does not fully lock out hips, knees, and shoulders they will not receive a point for that rep. 

-The athlete will have 60 seconds to deadlift as many reps as possible. 

-Straps are allowed. 

-No deadlifting suits. 

-Athlete's must wear shoes. DO NOT COME TO THE PLATFORM WITHOUT SHOES. If Athlete comes to the platform without shoes, they will zero the event. 

Event 3 – H-stone Max Distance in 2:00

-Athlete will begin standing on the back of the mat facing the implement. 

-At the whistle, Athlete will proceed to the implement, pick it up however they choose and begin carrying down their lane.

-Athlete will make turns at 50ft when their judge says to turn. 

-To get a turn command, Athlete's foot must break the plane of the lane marker (tap on the floor). 

-Athlete will have 2:00 minutes to make as many laps as possible carrying the implement. 

-Athlete’s score will be documented either at the end of the 2:00 minutes or when they drop the implement to the ground. 

-A distance will be recorded as a score. 

-Athlete will receive a ZERO on this event if they attempt to throw the implement for additional distance, or excessively slam down the implement. 

-Implement must be carried in front of the athlete’s body. No shouldering allowed. 

-NO TACKY IS ALLOWED ON THIS EVENT.

Event 4 – Anderson Axle Squat Max Reps in 1:00

-This will be an Anderson Squat. 

-Bar will start on the boxes in the bottom position. 

-Athlete will position themselves under the bar in the bottom position of the squat and stand the bar up for 1 rep. 

-Athlete will start with hands on the bar standing behind  the bar.

-At the whistle, Athlete will position themselves under the bar and stand up the bar. 

-Athlete will get a down command and must squat the bar to the box with both tires touching the bar at the same time, then stand up the bar. 

-Feet must be in line and body fully locked out at the top for a qualifying rep. 

-If Athlete bounces or does not have full control of the weight during a rep, they will get NO REP for that attempt. 

-DO NOT BOUNCE THE BAR AND TIRES OFF THE BOXES. This is a safety concern. 

-Athlete may set down the bar on the boxes and stand up to reset between any rep.

-You have 1:00 to complete as many reps as possible! 

-Bar starting heights are as follows: 

Women Novice: 38.5"
LW Women: 36.5"
MW Women: 38.5"
HW Women: 38.5"
SHW Women: 41.5"

LW Men Novice: 38.5"
HW Men Novice: 41.5"
LW Men: 38.5"
MW Men: 38.5"
HW Men: 41.5"
SHW Men: 41.5"

-NO SUITS!!! NO WRAPS!!!

Weigh-Ins 

Friday, September 24th 9:00am - 11:00am
Friday, September 24th 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: 
Forge Fitness 
330 N Mosley St
Wichita, KS 67202

Requirements:
-USS Membership
-Must weigh-in
-Must submit height

ALL ATHLETES ARE REQUIRED TO WEIGH IN TO COMPETE. IF YOU DO NOT WEIGH IN YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFED AND REQUIRED TO DROP OUT OF THE COMPETITION. 

Admission: 
-Spectator tickets will be sold at the door for $5 each.
-Drink tickets will be sold at the door for $3 each or 4 for $10.