Welcome to the first annual Show Me Strong Championship hosted by Bodyfit KC in Midtown and sanctioned by Strongman Corporation!

Weigh-ins will be Friday September, 6th from 3-7pm and Saturday September 7th from 6-7am in the Bodyfit KC lobby. If you are overweight for your division on Friday, you will have an opportunity to weigh-in again on Saturday morning. 

This is our first time hosting and this page will be updated as we have more information on sponsorships, prizes, etc. As a Strongman Corporation sanctioned competition, qualifying for Nationals and Regionals goes as follows (Open classes only): 

If there are 2-5 athletes a class:

1st place – Nationals and Regionals invites

2nd – Regionals

3rd – Regionals

If there are 6+ athletes in a class:

1st – Nationals and Regionals

2nd – Nationals and Regionals

3rd – Regionals

4th – Regionals

Event 1: Axle C&P Ladder

Athletes will be given 60 seconds to clean and press 4 axle bars of increasing weight and repping the final bar until the 60 seconds is complete. Scores will be determined by number of reps on final bar/time to complete if no reps are completed. Athlete must maintain control of bar on its descent or receive no lift. 

Equipment allowed: knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, regular straps, belts, briefs, knee wraps, grip shirt must be worn under under competition shirt

Equipment not allowed: Tacky of any kind, figure 8 straps

Event 2: Yoke Carry for Distance

Athletes will be given 6o seconds to carry a yoke for maximum distance. Lanes will be 50 feet, yoke must cross the 50ft mark before you can turn around and carry back. There is no drop limit, so go until you are given the command to stop. 

Equipment Allowed: Belts, knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, wrist wraps, power briefs/hot pants, knee wraps, grip shirt must be worn under competition shirt

Equipment not allowed: Tacky of any kind

Event 3: Stone to shoulder for Reps

Athlete will be given 60 seconds to choose between 1 of 2 stone weights (open classes only) and bring an atlas stone up to their shoulder with full control. Full control constitutes no movement and only one hand on the stone. Athlete will be given a down command by referee when control is complete. Athlete must then be able to control the atlas stone to the ground so as not to damage the equipment. Not maintaining control on the way down will result in an incomplete lift. 

One rep at the higher stone weight beats multiple reps at the lower stone weight. Ex: competitor 1 completes a single rep of the higher stone weight, and competitor 2 completes 5,000 reps of the lower stone weight. Competitor 1 still wins. 

Equipment allowed: Tacky, belt, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, grip shirt under competition shirt, stone sleeves, taped arms

Equipment not allowed: Gloves

Event 4: Max Bare Handed Raw Deadlift

Athlete will get the opportunity to show off true deadlift prowess as no suits, briefs, or straps will be allowed. It's just you and the bar! Athlete will be given 60 seconds to complete a rep. Ref will be down command for a completed rep. Athlete must keep hand son the bar on the descent and not drop it from the lockout position so as not to damage equipment. Dropping the bar from your lockout position will not count as a rep. 

Grips Allowed: Double Overhand, Hook, Switch Grip

Equipment allowed: Knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, single belt, wrist wraps

Equipment not allowed: deadlift suits, squat suits, straps of any kind, knee wraps, power briefs/hot pants

If there are changes/modifications to events, we will do our best to notify you as quickly as possible. We will be updating weights as we determine what is appropriate for each event and class. 

There will be a $5 spectator fee for all guests over the age of 12 that will be collected at the door. Admittance without a wristband for non-athletes is not permitted. No outside food or drinks (other than water) will be allowed. Athletes may bring their snacks/drinks for the day, but we will have concessions available. We are also located in midtown next to several local restaurants who would appreciate your support of their small business! 

Bodyfit KC is located at 3838 Main St. Kansas City, MO 64111

September 7th, 2024

Start Time: 8:00 AM Rules Meeting with start time of 9:00 AM. 

Meet Director

Cody Atkinson

codyalanatk@gmail.com

816-462-3613