Back again with another Strongman Corporation event held here, at THE TOP STRENGTH PROJECT.

Welcome to OCEAN STATE'S STRONGEST MAN + WOMAN 9

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.

MEET DIRECTOR: Jenny Coelho

ENTRY FEE: $79
SPECTATOR COST: $15 for adults, Children 12 and younger are free (at door)

DATE: August 2, 2025
TIME: 7:00am doors open to athletes, 9:00 am doors open to public, 10:00 am contest start time

LOCATION: The Top Strength Project, 402 Walcott Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

EARLY WEIGH-IN: 8/1/25: Please contact Jen or Steve at info@thetopstrengthproject.com to set up a time for early weigh-ins and Squat Rack/Block Heights and Overhead Block Heights.

DAY OF WEIGH-IN  8/2/25 at 7:00-8:30am

** 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.

RULES MEETING: 8/2/25- 9:30am

NATIONALS QUALIFIERS:
** Nationals bids can be used for 2025 or 2026 (but not both)

-If there is 1 athlete in a class, the class can either be merged with another class, or the athlete can compete and earn an invite by completing at least 4 of the 5 events to the standards set forth by the promoter.

-If there are 2-4 athletes a class, 1st place gets an invite to Nationals.

-If there are 5-9 athletes in a class, 1st and 2nd place gets an invite to Nationals.

-If there are 10+ athletes in a class, 1st through 3rd place get an invite to 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.

EVENTS:

Events are as follows:
1. Max Barbell Overhead off Blocks
2. Axle Squat AMRAP
3. Max Distance Frame Carry
4. Sandbag Over Bar
5. Keg Load

Event Rules and Weights:
***subject to modification***

1. Max Barbell Overhead off Blocks

- Max overhead press off blocks.
- Can use behind the neck or front rack variations.  
- A traditional power bar will be used with bumper plates.  
- Rising bar format: barbell will be loaded to starting weight and competitors will have unlimited attempts until failure. You will have 30 seconds per attempt, so you’re welcome to keep on sending it until time is up. 
- All press variations are accepted, (strict, push, push jerk, split jerk) but will not get a “down” call until bar is locked out overhead, elbows straight (if you have an elbow issue make sure to check w judges ahead of time), head through (biceps to ears), head over shoulders, shoulders over hips, hips over knees, knees over feet.  
- Block heights will be taken during weigh-ins.  
- Lifters, knee sleeves, soft belt, hard belt, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, and chalk all OK. 
- No grip shirts.

2. Axle Squat AMRAP

- We will be using Rogue axles with Deep Dish Plates out of combo racks.  
- Squats will be to blocks.  
- Both sides must contact blocks every rep.  
- Will get the “down” call when locked out: head over shoulders, shoulders over hips, hips over knees, knees over feet.  
- Competitor can start with hands on axle and will get a “Competitor Ready, Set, Lift” call before they are to complete as many reps as possible in 60 seconds.  
- Rack heights and block heights will be taken during weigh-ins.  
- Lifters, knee sleeves, soft belt, hard belt, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, and chalk all OK. 
- No suits and no wraps.

3. Max Distance Frame Carry

- We will be using the skinnier handles on the MB Powercenter Dead Sled.  
- Competitor can start with hands on handles and will get a “Competitor Ready, Set, Lift” command before they start making their way down the 50 foot course.  
- Once the front of the implement crosses the line, competitor will drop the frame, turn around, re-pick, and carry back for as far as possible, re-picking at each turn.  
- No drops allowed aside from turn arounds.  
- Sleeves, hard belt, soft belt, wrist wraps, and chalk all ok.  
- No straps, obviously.

4. Sandbag Toss

- Competitor will start with hand on yoke facing 5 bags which will positioned lightest to heaviest 15 feet from yoke until they hear, "Competitor Ready, Set, LIFT."  
- Competitor will grab each bag in any order and throw them over the bar, one attempt at each bag.  
- Cross bar will be 10' high for women and 12' high for men.  
- There will be three zones marked and labeled on the other side of the yoke: Zone 1: 0-10 feet, Zone 2: 10-15 feet, and Zone 3, 15+ feet. Not only will you need to clear the Cross bar height, but you'll receive extra points for the further distance you throw it, once it's over the crossbar.
- Bags (regardless of weight) that land in Zone 1 will be worth 1 point, Zone 2 for 2 points, and 3 for 3 points.  
- Cerberus and Rogue Throw Bags, Rogue Yoke w PVC Pipe Extensions.
- Soft belt, hard belt, sleeves, wrist wraps, and chalk allowed.

5. Keg Load

- All kegs from 75 to 300 pounds in 25-pound increments will be lined up 15 feet from loading dock.  
- Competitor will have 90 seconds to carry and load as many kegs as possible in any order they choose.  
- Score will be total weight loaded. 
- Height of loading dock is around 45”.  
- Sleeves, soft belts, hard belts, wrist wraps, and chalk all ok. 
- No grip shirts. No grip shorts.