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 KILOGRAMS and there is NO "allowance" for clothing. For example, an athlete in the 64kg class must weigh in at 64.0kg or less. Athletes must weigh in wearing (minimally) a bra and underwear.

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Log Clean and Press for Reps

• One attempt, Clean and Press each rep.
• There will be a 60-second time limit.
• The competitor will be presented with one log. The score is based on the number of reps performed.
• The competitor will start behind a line. On the judges/announcer’s command, the competitor may begin pressing the log.
• Each rep has to be cleaned the crash pads.
• The competitor may press the log overhead using any technique they prefer, including strict press, push press, split jerk, and viper press.
• The competitor must wait for the “Good” down signal to get credit and continue with the next rep.
• The competitor must lower the log under control. No deliberate dropping of the log will be permitted. The athlete may forfeit their attempt in doing so.
• Lockout Standards: Standard Strongman Corp lockout standards apply. Competitors must demonstrate full lockout with their hips, knees, and elbows extended. The feet should be parallel, and the head must be pushed through. Competitors must show control of the log. Accommodations for physiological limitations must be discussed with the judge beforehand and are subject to the judge's discretion.
• We will accept rep count disputes with video evidence. We will not accept disputes about lockout quality if the athlete received a down command from the judge.
• Leaving the designated area with the log or dropping the log off the pads will result in a no-rep. Competitors may drop the log from overhead, but it must be done in a controlled manner to ensure safe landing on the pads. Competitors may not rest the log on their head, or the rep will not count.
• Equipment allowed: Gloves, Chalk, Sleeves, Knee Wraps, Belt, Grip Shirts, Grip Shorts
• Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky, Spray Tack, Elbow Wraps, USS Grip Shirts
• Lever and prong belts must have lever or prongs to the side or the back.
• Belt may not be built up with towels, etc.

Max Silver Dollar Deadlift:

Athletes will have three attempts to achieve their maximum Silver Dollar Deadlift. Each attempt has a 30-second time limit, starting when the athlete is given the “go” command. Athletes must begin behind the mat and may strap in during their 30 seconds.

Athletes will lift using a squat bar. Standard Strongman Corporation lockout rules apply—full lockout with hips and knees extended, shoulders neutral, and control shown at the top. No dropping the bar. Disputes on lockout will not be accepted if a down command was given.

Athletes may skip weights, but one miss eliminates them from further attempts. Weight jumps will be consistent across classes (50/40 lbs), unless otherwise noted. Athletes will remain in reverse order of sign-up for all rounds. Some classes may be combined as rounds progress.

Conventional stance only—sumo is not allowed. Hitching is allowed.

Equipment Allowed:  Straps, Chalk, Sleeves, Knee wraps, Belts

Equipment Not Allowed: Deadlift suits, Briefs, Tacky or spray tack, Vaseline, oil, or water

Athletes may use baby powder on the legs, but must clean the bar afterward for the next competitor.

If you have any physiological limitations, speak to your judge beforehand.

Farmers & Yoke Medley:

• One attempt.
• There may be a 60-second time limit.
• One set down per implement is allowed throughout the course.
• Athletes will start with their hands on the farmers' handles. The front of the implement will be behind the starting line. Time will stop when the front of the Yoke crosses the line.
• The signal is given and the athlete must lift and carry the farmer's handles across the line, drop them and then pick up the Yoke to carry it back with the front of the yoke fully cross the finish line to stop the clock.
• Equipment allowed: Belt, Knee sleeves or wraps, wrist wraps, chalk.
• Equipment NOT allowed: Tacky, wrist straps

Sandbag Toss Series:

• 60-second time limit to get all three bags over the bar
• The athlete may use one or two hands to toss the sandbags.
• Implements: Cerberus Strength Sandbags.
• Height crossbar: 12' for women and 15' for men
• Athletes must start with the lightest sandbag and work their way up to the heaviest bag.
• If the bag gets stuck on top of the apparatus, that counts as a successful throw.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt, Chalk, knee wraps or sleeves, wrist wraps. Elbow sleeves.
• Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky

Atlas Stone Series:

• 1 attempt for loading all stones with the fastest time.
• There may be a 60 second time limit. Time stops when the last stone is over the bar.
• Athletes hands must be on the stone, stones can be pushed over the bar, no hands-on crossbar.
• Bar height is 48” for Women, 52” for Men.
• Stones must be loaded in ascending order.
• 3 Stones, weights in order from lightest to heaviest. The lightest stone will be 9 feet away from the loading bar, then 6 feet, then 3 feet.
• Split times will be taken for each stone.
• The athlete starts with their body upright and hands off of the stone.
• Athletes must pick up and carry stones to the bar, there will be no rolling of the stone.
• Equipment Allowed: Belt with buckle to the back, Tacky, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, Forearm sleeves,
• Equipment NOT Allowed:  Belt buckle to the front of an object in the belt to provide a “shelf”. No built-up shoes to provide extra height

All weights and events are subject to change.