The Rushmore State Strength Classis in returning to the Athletic Club! We're excited for our opportunity in bringing the sport of  Strongman back to the state of South Dakota!

Parking is FREE!

NO Spectator fee!

Weigh-ins will be at 9:00 am the day of the event at the Athletic Club. First Event to start at 10am. 

EVENTS:

Stone to Shoulder:

• 90 seconds to load stone to shoulder for as many reps as possible.
• Athlete must show control of the stone on shoulder with non-control hand away from the body and receive a down command from the judge for rep to count.
• Stone must return to the ground before next attempt.
• Uncontrolled stones will be retrieved by athlete.
• Allowed: Belts, forearm protectors (stone sleeves, duct tape, etc), tacky towel.
• Not Allowed: Tacky, chain hoists, bribing judges for more reps.

Deadlift:

• Max Weight.
• Bar will start at 135lbs and will increase until failure. Athlete will jump in when they're feeling froggy.
• Wait for Go and Down commands for rep to count.
• No more than three attempts. Only one fail. Athlete's last complete rep will be the rep that counts.
• Allowed: Hitching/Ramping, straps, knee wraps, belt, competing for best Deadlift face.
• Not Allowed: Deadlift suits/briefs

Keg Carry/Farmers Walk:

• 2 minute time limit. Fastest time/furthest distance.
• Run to keg, return keg, run to farmer's handles, return farmers handles.
• Athlete and keg must cross line. Time will be called when front of farmers handles cross finish line.
• Allowed: Drops, chalk, grip shirts, complaints about cardio.
• Not Allowed: Drags, straps, wheeled dollies.

Log Press:

• 75 seconds to get as many reps as possible.
• Clean every rep from the ground.
• Arms must be locked out. Must receive DOWN command for rep to count.
• Control log to ground. Overhead drops will result in a zero for the event.
• Allowed: Grip shirts, wrist wraps, chalk, sleeves, belts, griping about the size of your log.
• Not Allowed: Suits, tacky, resting log on head, uncontrolled overhead drops.

Vehicle Pull: 

• Harness pull.
• Fastest time/furthest distance. Approx. a 60 ft pull. Vehicles will be announced.
• 90 second time limit.
• Time will stop when front tire crosses finish line.
• Allowed: wrist wraps, knee elbow sleeves, belts, gloves, complaints about wearing the wrong shoes.
• Not allowed: Going barefoot.

Questions/Comments? Please contact meet director Nikki Jacobs, trainernikki.fitlife@gmail.com or contact the Athletic Club, (605)223-4321