• Max Yoke Deadlift

Last man standing. You may jump in  anytime and take as many attempts as you want. You may skip attempts, but if You miss you’re out. Rising bar. Yoke bar will be set to  approximately 15” Height. Athlete Must be fully locked out and receive a down command from the judge for the lift to count.  No Straps. No Suits. No Sumo. 

Allowed: Sleeves, Belts, Chalk, Feet Must Be Covered, Celebration Dances 

Not Allowed: Tacky, Deadlift Suits, Straps, Sumo Stance, gloves, Pneumatic Jacks.

• Log Clean & Press 

Athletes will have 75 seconds to complete as many reps as possible. Athletes will clean every rep from the ground. Athlete must have arms fully locked out and receive a down command for the rep to count. Athlete must control the bar to the ground. Weigh dropped from overhead will result in a zero on the event.

 Women will use 10” log and men will use 12” log  

Allowed: Grip Shirts, Wrist Wraps, chalk, Sleeves, Belts, Passing out. 

Not Allowed: Suits, Tacky, Resting Log On Head, uncontrolled overhead drops, Cocaine

• Madewell Strength Equipment Max Distance Husafell Carry

Athletes will have 60 seconds to carry a husafell stone as far as possible. Approximately 30 foot course. Distance will be recorded. Stone must be carried in front but cannot rest on belt. No drops allowed 

Allowed: Grip Shirts, Sleeves, Gloves, Chalk, Belts, being humble for a change  

Not Allowed: Tacky, Shouldering Stone, Multiple Belts creating a “Shelf” for the stone to rest on, Roller Skates

• Hammer Hold

Athletes will hold a weighted hammer for max time. Athletes will have their back against the yoke post. Time will begin when the hammer is raised and the arms are extended. If the athlete begins to move the implement from its starting position they will be given one warning then time will be called. Max time wins. All female and all male divisions will use the same weight and the best time of all males and the best time of all females will receive a special prize. 

Allowed: Chalk, Sleeves,  Belts, Yelling “Lightweight Baby!!!” 

Not Allowed: Wraps, Straps, Tacky, Forklifts.

• Atlas Stone To Shoulder

Athletes will have 75 seconds to shoulder an atlas stone as many times as possible. Athlete must show control of the stone on their shoulder with the non control hand away from the body and receive a down command from the judge for the rep to count. Stone must be returned to ground to begin another attempt. If the stone rolls away uncontrolled it is the athletes responsibility to retrieve it.

Allowed: Sleeves, Belts, forearm protectors (Stone Sleeves, Duct Tape, Etc), Tacky Towel, trash talk.

Not Allowed: Tacky, Chain Hoists, Offering the judge some “cold hard cash” for extra reps.

Competition t shirt must be worn for every event, with the exception of grip shirts.

Weigh in information will be provided closer to the event. Please look for updates on our Facebook and Instagram pages as well as emails.

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REGISTRATION WILL STAY OPEN UNTIL JUNE 16 BUT YOU WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A SHIRT UNLESS YOU SIGN UP BY MAY 27

**No outside food or drink allowed with the exception of Athletes. NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL. The venue will have food/drink sales and alcohol.

ALL profits from this competition will be donated to Special Olympics Illinois and Be Humble Gym (A Special Olympics only powerlifting gym)