Natural Strongman World's Qualifier

Event Rules 

Note: for all events – No tacky of any kind allowed

Max reps in 60 seconds

2 lanes. Women will use 10” Slater log; Men will use 12” metal log.

Athlete will start off the mat. 

Athletes will pick from Cerberus drop pads. Clean once and press away. Athletes are allowed to re-clean the log, if needed, but it’s not required. If hard belt is worn, buckle/lever must be turned to side or back or covered, to protect the log.

Strict press, jerk press, push press are all allowed.

Must wait for down command from judge or rep will not count. Down command will not be given until arms are locked out, head is through, feet are in line and control is shown.  If you have a physical limitation on lockout, it’s your responsibility to let the judge know in advance. Athlete must return the log to rack position between each rep and may not use a continuous motion into next press. Total successful reps will be recorded for score. If no successful reps are achieved in the time limit, athlete will receive a zero for the event.

Gear allowed:  grip shirts, wrist wraps, elbow/knee sleeves, belts (1 soft and 1 hard), chalk

This event will be run one lane at a time; other lane will be doing Max Sandbag Toss

All classes in each lane will compete together for this event and it will be run powerlifting style. Athletes will declare their opening weight during warm-ups. (approx. 15 min before event starts) Calibrated Kg plates will be used.

Athletes will lift in a rising bar order based off weight selected. Athlete must give next weight attempt within 5 min of previous lift attempt.

Will recorder, as needed, for each of 3 rounds. 

45 second time limit per weight attempt. Time starts when hands touch the bar.  If you miss any of your attempts you may repeat that weight in the next round, but you may not drop back down in weight. Athlete will be allowed one weight change on their third attempt as long as the weight loaded on the bar does not go down.

Lift will not count until full lockout is achieved. Athlete must wait for a down command from the judge. Deadlift dropped from a fully locked out position will result in a no rep for that attempt. You must control the weights back to the ground, if at all possible. Thumb must remain in contact with back of the bar at all times. No false grip allowed.

Highest successful weight will be recorded for score.

If athlete is making an attempt at a world record, you must let us know as there are additional steps that are required for the record to be official.  We will accommodate smaller weight jumps for record attempts only.

Gear allowed:  Straps, wrist wraps, elbow/knee sleeves, belts, chalk

90 seconds max time

12ft bar for women; 14ft bar for men

This event will be run one lane at a time; the other lane will be doing Max Deadlift

Athlete will start with hand on yoke and bags will be lined up approx. 10ft away.

An array of throwing bags will be available to each athlete starting as low as 15# and increasing by 2.5#. The bags will be the same for everyone in the class but may vary by class to have the most appropriate bags available to throw.

Athlete will have a total of 6 throws of any bag they choose. May repeat a bag, if missed, but athlete must retrieve the bag themselves and return to the starting side of the yoke to throw. Every throw of any bag counts toward the 6 throws. Bag must go over bar between uprights. Heaviest bag successfully thrown over the bar will count for score.

Gear allowed: elbow/knee sleeves, wrist wraps, belts, gloves, chalk

60 seconds time limit; We will run 2 lanes for this event.

Athlete will begin with hands off Sandbag. Athlete must pick and carry the lighter bag 20ft down and back returning it across the starting line. Athlete must then pick and carry the heavier bag 40ft. The heavier bag must be placed on the sled sitting at the 40ft line. Athlete must then push, in a forward position, the sled until the front of the sled crosses the starting line. If the bag falls off the sled, athlete must stop and put the sandbag back on the sled.

If athlete is not able to complete the full event in 60 seconds, distance will be taken.

If hard belt is worn, buckle/lever must be turned to side or back or covered, to protect the sandbags.

Gear allowed: grip shirt, elbow/knee sleeves, wrist wraps, chalk, gloves, belt

60 seconds time limit; We will run 2 lanes for this event.

Athlete starts with hands off the sandbag. Sandbag will start in an upright position and athlete may adjust the bag position after time has started. Athlete will clean and shoulder bag for each rep and will not receive a down command until the bag is fully on shoulder and one hand removed to show control.  Athlete must wait for the down command. 

Bag can be dropped in front or behind athlete after a down command is given. If hard belt is worn, buckle/lever must be turned to side or back or covered, to protect the sandbags.

Event will be scored as total successful reps. If the athlete has no successful reps, they will receive a zero for the event.

Gear allowed: grip shirts, elbow/knee sleeves, chalk, gloves, belts