****Preliminary Rules**** May Change Very Little

Some weights have been added!

This year (2025) we will be having an invitation only event, capped at 20 lifters

*USS Nationals 2026 Qualifier

*2025 USS Inc. membership required

I am working on getting a National Judge for breaking National Records which will not be included in events, but will be able to attempt records between Events

If we do get a National Judge, you must only have a USS Membership. 

There is no charge for the record breaking events.

THIS WILL NOT BE A REP FEST!

Lodging:

Preferred Hotel is DenMill Cedar Lodge.  https://denmillcedarlodge.com/

DenMill Cedar Lodge is a small business partner and they support our local community.  Mention the Strongman show when booking.  Their rates are pretty good and very nice people.

Ashley House Inn is another local business we support.  https://ashleyhousehotelmelbournearkansas.com/

Check Airbnb in the area and hotels in Batesville, AR.  Book early because Lyon College has their Scottish Festival around this time.

Location Outback Kitty Have/Outback Gym

265 E AR 58 HWY

Melbourne, AR 72556

No Tacky or Spray Adhesive on any events

EVENTS

1.  Super Yoke

Description pick up this heavy yoke and move it 10 feet.

• Length of 10 feet for the course
• THIS WILL BE HEAVY
• Multiple Drops are allowed
• 30 second time limit
• Start Under the yoke
• 2 belts Maximum
• Don’t worry, you won’t slide it
• This is judged by distance and time

2.  Log Clean and Press

Clean:

• The athlete must lift the log from the ground to the chest.
• The log can be cleaned in any manner (e.g., by a single clean or multiple clean attempts).
• The athlete is allowed to adjust their grip on the log while cleaning it.

Press:

• After the clean, the athlete must press the log overhead to full lockout.
• The log must be fully overhead with arms locked out, and the knees and elbows should be straight.
• The log must remain overhead until the referee calls it a successful lift.
• The lifter cannot press the log using the legs (strict press only unless specified otherwise by the event).
• The feet must remain flat on the ground, and the athlete cannot jump or step forward during the press.

Lift:

• The lift is considered successful when the log is clean and pressed overhead to a locked-out position, with both feet flat on the ground.
• If you have an issue with lockout, let the judge know.
• Weight:
• Find your Max in 3 lifts.  Wessels rule.

3. Get a Grip

• You have 1 minute to run the gauntlet and test your grip.
• The course is 30 feet long and features a maximum of 6 grip events.
• Start standing behind the line. Pick up each implement and get approval from the judge to move on to the next stage.
• If you don't complete the course within the time limit, you'll be given a recorded time. There is a 1-minute time cap.
• Lifts will include challenges like the Dinnie Stones, Saxon Bar, Chain Grip, and other items designed to test your grip strength.
• Most of these will resemble a deadlift—simply pick it up, set it down, and move on.

4.  Deadlift Lifts (Chamillionaire Version)

The deadlift event will feature three distinct lifts, each performed at different heights:

• 13-inch Lift
• 9-inch Lift
• Shoe Top Height Lift
• Each lift will challenge the athlete's ability to handle varying heights, testing strength, control, and technique.
• The athlete will roll the bar between lifts to achieve the correct height.
• Athlete will start at 13 inches, then go to shoe top and lastly 9 inches
• Use whatever you need to make the lifts.

5.  Beat Huck Smash

• You will be given 6 cinder blocks and 30 seconds to smash them with any hammer we have.
• Huck (Me) will film him breaking the blocks and record his time.
• If you beat Huck, you get a point.  If you don’t beat huck, it’s a zero.  Points will be awarded in each group by time and finishing the event.
• If you, Athlete 1, beat Huck’s time and finish, your finishing time will be the time to beat in your class.
• If the next athlete Beats Huck and their time is slower than Athlete 1, then they will get 2nd place points.  A Zero is a 0.

Show Director's

David Huckleby

david.huckleby@gmail.com

678 373 6153

Christie Zunker

Christiezunker@hotmail.com

205 821 1499