NJ STRONGEST II

Strongman Corp National Qualifier

NJ Max Axle Press Records available 

A Strongman Corp Membership is required for this event
 

Location: The PIT Gym

Industrial Way W. Suite C

Eatontown, NJ 07724

Hotel Recommendations:

Double Tree - 700 Hope Rd, Eatontown

Sonesta Select - 600 Hope Rd, Eatontown

Holiday Inn Express - 3510 NJ 66, Neptune

Weigh-Ins: (all athletes MUST weigh-in)

Friday 4/10 10am - 12pm and 4:30pm - 6:30pm

*please do NOT come outside of those times, you will not be weighed in

Saturday 4/11 8:00am

*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.

Rules at 9:00am      Start at 9:30am

Spectators $20 at the door

Under 12 is Free. NO pets please. 

If bringing children, please ensure they are not climbing on equipment or running around the gym.

Venue accepts Cash, Card, Venmo

Events: Weights are subject to change after testing. Athletes will be notified with sufficient notice.

Max Axle Press: This is a state record setting, max effort event, utilizing Wessels Rules. Athlete will have 30 sec to get their attempt. Athlete gets 3 attempts, if you miss an attempt you are out so choose wisely. Athlete must clean from the floor and can strict, push, or jerk press the bar. Athlete must wait for the down command which will be given once the athletes arms are locked out, legs under hips, and stable. If the rep is dropped from over head even after a down command, it will be a no rep. Athlete cannot rest the axle on their belt. We will be utilizing a 2" titan axle. 

Allowed: wraps, sleeves, belts, chalk, grip shirts

Not Allowed: tree topping, dropping from overhead, tacky, straps, gloves, resting on your belt

Axle Deadlift w/ a Trump bar: Athlete will have 60 seconds to get as many reps as possible. Athlete will strap in on their own time. Athlete will have 2 bars to choose from. One rep on the trump bar (heavier bar) will beat any number of reps on the lighter bar. Athlete can go back to the lighter bar if they are unable to get a rep on the trump bar. Athlete must wait for the down command. There will be NO up command, but bouncing the rep is not allowed. A down command will be given once the athlete has their shoulders back, hips through, knees straight and are stable. If the bar is dropped, even after a down command it will be a no rep. 

Allowed: Belts, straps, hitching, chalk

Not Allowed: Hook straps, sumo, baby powder, suits, briefs, tacky, bouncing

Keg Over Bar: Athlete will have 60 seconds to get the keg over the bar as many times as possible. Athlete will begin with arms on the bar. Athlete cannot grab the bar to help get the keg over. Womens height 48" Mens height 52"

Allowed: Chalk, sleeves, wraps, belts, grip shirts

Not allowed: tacky, gloves, grabbing onto the bar to assist a rep

Max Distance Husafell Carry: Athlete will have 60 seconds to pick and carry the husafell as long/far as possible. Athlete's toe must touch the line before they can turn in the opposite direction. If the implement is dropped it will be measured to the back of the implement. If the implement is thrown there will be a 1ft penalty. 

Allowed: Chalk, grip shirts, wraps, belts

Not Allowed: Tacky, gloves 

Frame Carry To Sled Drag: Athlete will have a max of 60 seconds to complete this event. Athlete can begin hands on the frame, on go they will pick the frame and carry it down 50ft. When the front of the implement crosses the line they can drop it and grab the handles to pull the sled backward 50ft. Once the front of the implement crosses, time will stop. If the athlete is unable to complete, distance will be measured to the back of the implement. 

Allowed: Chalk, belts, sleeves

Not Allowed: Gloves, straps, tacky

Prizes:

Medals for 1-3 Place

Trophies for all OPEN classes with 5+ in their class.

National Qualifying Info:

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.