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 on Friday, August 8th from 8 AM - 12 PM | 2 PM - 7 PM or Saturday, August 9th from 7:30AM-8:30AM

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 per athlete.
• 60-second time limit to complete as many reps as possible.
• Athletes will be presented with one log.
• Score is based on the number of successful reps performed within the time limit.
• Event Details:
  • Athletes will start behind a designated line.
  • On the judge’s or announcer’s command, the athlete may approach and begin.
  • Each rep must be cleaned from the crash pads—no touch-and-go presses.
• Any overhead press technique is allowed, including:
  • Strict press, Push press, Split jerk, Viper press
• Athletes must wait for the judge’s “Good” down signal for each rep to count.
• The log must be lowered under control.
  • Deliberate drops may result in a forfeit of the attempt.
• The log may not be rested on the athlete’s head—doing so will result in a no-rep.
• Leaving the designated area or dropping the log off the pads results in a no-rep.
• Dropping the log from overhead is allowed only if done in a controlled manner onto the pads.
• Lockout Standards:
  • Athletes must demonstrate full lockout with:
  • Hips, knees, and elbows fully extended
  • Feet parallel
  • Head pushed through
  • Control shown at the top
• Standard Strongman Corporation lockout rules apply.
• Any physiological limitations must be discussed with the judge before the event and are subject to the judge’s discretion.
• Disputes:
  • Rep count disputes may be reviewed with video evidence.
  • Lockout disputes will not be accepted if a down command was given by the judge.
• Allowed Equipment:
  • Chalk, Sleeves, Knee wraps, Belt (lever or prong must be to the side or back), Grip shirts, Grip shorts
• Prohibited Equipment:
  • Tacky or spray tack, Elbow wraps, USS grip shirts, Belts built up with towels or additional padding, Gloves

Max Silver Dollar Deadlift:

• Three attempts per athlete to achieve their maximum lift.
• Each attempt has a 30-second time limit, starting on the “go” command.
• Athletes must begin behind the mat and may strap in during their 30 seconds.
• Event Details:
  • Lift will be performed using a squat bar.
  • Standard Strongman Corporation deadlift lockout rules apply:
    • Full extension of hips and knees
    • Shoulders in a neutral position
    • Clear control at the top
• No dropping the bar—must lower with control.
• If a down command is given, the lift is considered good; no disputes will be accepted after the fact.
• Conventional stance only—sumo is not allowed.
• Hitching is allowed.
• Attempts & Progression:
  • Athletes may skip weights, but one miss ends further attempts.
  • Weight jumps will be consistent across classes (50lbs and 40lbs increases) unless otherwise noted.
• Athletes will lift in reverse order of sign-up for all rounds.
• Some classes may be combined as rounds progress.
• Allowed Equipment:
  • Straps, Chalk, Sleeves, Knee wraps, Belt
• Prohibited Equipment:
  • Deadlift suits, Briefs, Tacky or spray tack, Vaseline, oil, or water, Gloves
• Additional Notes:
  • Baby powder may be used on the legs, but athletes must clean the bar afterward for the next competitor.
  • If you have any physiological limitations or concerns, speak to your judge before your first attempt.

Farmers & Yoke Medley:

• One attempt per athlete.
• 60-second time limit to complete the course.
• One set down per implement is allowed.
• Course Overview:
  • Athletes will start with hands on the farmer’s handles, with the front of the implements behind the starting line.
  • On the signal, the athlete will:
    • Pick up the farmer’s handles and carry them 40 feet across the line.
    • Drop the farmers, then pick up the yoke.
    • Carry the yoke 40 feet back to the starting area.
• Time stops when the front of the yoke fully crosses the finish line.
• Allowed Equipment:
  • Belt, Knee sleeves or wraps, Wrist wraps, Chalk
• Prohibited Equipment:
  • Tacky, Wrist straps, Gloves

Sandbag Toss Series:

• 60-second time limit to successfully throw all three sandbags over the bar.
• Sandbags must be thrown in ascending order from lightest to heaviest.
• Sandbags will be placed 10 feet from the crossbar at the start of the event.
• Implements: Cerberus Strength Sandbags.
• Athletes may use one or two hands to toss the sandbags.
• If a bag lands on top of the apparatus, it will still count as a successful throw.
• Crossbar Heights:
  • 13 feet: All Women’s divisions and Novice classes
  • 15 feet: All Open Men’s and Masters Men’s divisions
• Allowed Equipment:
  • Belt, Chalk, Knee wraps or sleeves, Wrist wraps, Elbow sleeves
• Prohibited Equipment:
  • Tacky, Gloves

Atlas Stone Series:

• Athletes will have 1 attempt to load all 3 stones in ascending order with the fastest time.
• A 60-second time limit may be in effect.
• Time stops when the final stone is loaded over the bar, unless the athlete proceeds to do reps with the final stone, in which case reps will be counted within the remaining time.
• Split times will be recorded for each stone.
• Stone loading distances:
  • Lightest stone: 9 feet from the bar
  • Middle stone: 6 feet
  • Heaviest stone: 3 feet
• Bar Heights:
  • Women: 48"
  • Men: 52"
• Rules:
  • Stones must be loaded in ascending order (lightest to heaviest).
  • Athletes must start upright with hands off the stone.
  • Stones must be carried to the bar—no rolling allowed.
  • Stones may be pushed over the bar, but athletes' hands must not touch the crossbar.
    • Any stone loaded with hands touching the bar will not count.
• Allowed Equipment:
  • Belt (buckle to the back), Tacky, Chalk, Knee sleeves or wraps, Forearm sleeves
• Prohibited Equipment:
  • Belt buckle to the front or any object in the belt to create a “shelf”
  • Built-up shoes intended to provide extra height
  • Gloves

All weights and events are subject to change.