Natural Strongman National Championship 

This is the national championships for Natural Strongman to determine who is the strongest natural athlete in the United States.

Open registration (you do not need to qualify)

Top finishers earn an invite to Natural World's 2026

-1-3 athletes= 1 spot

-4-6 athletes = 2 spots

-7-9 athletes = 3 spots

-10-12 athletes = 4 spots

-12+ = 5 spots

Weight classes:

Women: U57kg, U64kg, U73kg, U82kg, Open, LW Master(40+) U73kg, HW Masters (40+) , Juniors (u23)

Men: U80kg, U90kg, U105kg, Open, Master(40+) LW U90kg, Masters(40+) HW, Juniors (u23)

• Athletes will weigh-in in kilograms. must be on the number of less. No rounding. For instance 105kg men must weigh 105.00kg or less* 

Events:

Axle Press: Trump Bar

Athletes will clean and press an axle bar for max reps in 60 seconds.  Athletes will be able to pick between a light bar and a heavy bar.  One rep on the heavy bar beats any number of reps on the light bar.  Belt cleans are allowed.  Every rep is cleaned and pressed over head.  Feet must be together, arms locked out, wait for down command to complete the rep.   No built up belts or shelf.  No resting on head.  No tree topping weight.  

Equipment allowed:  

Soft and hard belt    

Elbow and knee sleeves  

Wrist wraps  

Equipment not allowed:

Grip shirts

Deadlift Medley: Axle, Power Bar, Deadlift Bar

Athletes will deadlift an axle bar, followed by a power bar, and then a deadlift bar for max reps in 60 seconds.  Bars increase in weight.  Athletes are credited with total number of reps performed.  Athlete will start 2ft from the first bar and strap in on their own time.  There are no time splits.  Athletes must pull from a deadstop on the deadlift bar, touch and go reps are not permitted.  A completed rep requires knees, hips, locked out, chest erect, and must wait for down command.  Athlete will receive up and down commands.  No touch and go reps or bouncing.    

Equipment allowed: 

Belt, chalk, straps  

Not allowed:  

Suits, briefs  

*strongman compression shorts must be 1.5mm thickness or less

Sandbag to Shoulder Ladder:

Athletes will pick and shoulder sandbags ascending in weight for max reps.  There will be 3 bags increasing in weight.  Upon completion of the first bag, athlete moves to the second bag, upon completion of the the second bag, athlete will move to the third bag, upon completion of the third bag athlete will rep the last bag out for max reps.  There is a 60 second time cap.  No split times will be taken.  Athletes will be credited with the most reps completed.  Bag must be on one shoulder and set.    Opposite hand must come off away from body.  Feet must be together and in control of implement.  Wait for judges down command before dropping. 

Equipment allowed: 

Chalk, belt hard/soft, elbow/knee sleeves

Not allowed:  

Anything sticky, grip shirt

Max Distance Sandbag Carry:  

Athlete will pick and carry a sandbag for max distance.  There is a time cap of :60 seconds.  Athlete will run or walk until time is elapsed or bag is dropped.  Bag will start 2ft behind the starting line.  This will allow for a grace period where the athlete can drop and repick the implement.  Once line is crossed and dropped you are done.  Distance covered will be from the starting line.  Athletes must cross the line with at least one foot before turning back. Athlete will turn at 70ft.  Athlete can carry vertically or horizontally.  Cannot shoulder the bag.  No drops allowed.  

Equipment allowed: 

Belt soft/hard, elbow, knee sleeves,    

Not allowed:  

Built up belt, anything sticky, grip shirts

Yoke Walk:

Athlete will carry a yoke 70 ft.  Fastest time to completion or furthest distance wins. Clock stops when the front of the implement crosses the line.  There are unlimited drops and a sixty second time cap.  

Equipment allowed:

Soft belt, hard belt, knee sleeves

Equipment not allowed:

Knee wraps, suites, briefs, grip shirt

Farmers Hold:

Athletes will pick two farmers handles from standard height.  Athletes will hold on as long as possible until weight is dropped.  Clock starts when athlete is standing erect.  Clock stops when weight is dropped. Athletes will be scored based on time holding the implement.  Athlete must stand erect, hips, and knees locked out. 

Equipment Allowed:

Knee sleeves, soft belt, hard belt

Not allowed:

DL Suit, briefs, knee wraps, straps

*Events and weights are subject to change depending on testing. Although highly unlikely, registered athletes will be notified immediately.
 

Additional Information:

Membership:

Membership is required to compete in this sanctioned event.  

https://www.naturalstrongman.org/store/p/natural-strongman-membership

Drug Testing

10% of athletes will be tested via urinalysis for anabolic steroids.  

Read more about Natural Strongman’s Drug Anti-Doping Policies:

https://www.naturalstrongman.org/drug-testing

Competitors will receive a competition T Shirt. 

Top 3 finishers in each weight class will receive trophy or medal.

24 hour weigh ins are allowed.  

Location:

The Pit Gym

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Weigh ins:

1/16 at The Pit Gym 9:30 am-12pm or 4-6pm

1/17 at 8:00-8:30am

Drug Testing:

Bring a photo ID 

Winners/podium will be tested after contest

Instagram:

@naturalstrongman__USA 

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