Join us for Florida's ONLY Static Monsters competition, which is both a state record-eligible event and a USS Nationals qualifier!

Static Monsters is a worldwide log press and axle deadlift competition in over 20 countries. As the largest strongman competition on the planet, it features nearly 1,000 events and continues to grow each year.

This event is a powerlifting-style challenge with three attempts for each lift. In addition to the two standard Static Monsters events, we will also have 3 additional events including Max Buffalo Bar Squat, Max Block Press, and Sandbag Toss to Max Height.

Event Details:

Check-in Window: 10:00am-12:00pm inside Bear Iron Barbell - 194 S Hwy 27 Suite G, Clermont, FL 34711
Rules Meeting (Mandatory for all competitors): 12:15pm inside Bear Iron Barbell
Competition Start: 1:00pm

Notes:

• This event will be primarily outdoors
• Some seating will be provided, but it will be minimal, so bring seats or blankets to sit on
• Please do not bring large tents, as space is somewhat limited
• There will be areas for shade and air-conditioning

Event Details

Max 18" Axle Deadlift

• Mike Bartos Power Center Axle - 68lbs/31kg empty
• 3 attempts at a 1-rep max.
• 30-second attempts: You have 30 seconds to complete your attempt, even if you fail or miss immediately.
• Competitors choose their own weight.
• Eligible for Florida state records.
• Required for Static Monsters worldwide ranking and USS Nationals qualification.
• Note: No Sumo or Jefferson Deadlift

Max Log Press

• Men - Rogue Log - 135lbs/61kg empty
• Women - Rogue Log - 72lbs/32.5kg empty
• 3 attempts at a 1-rep max.
• 12" log for men, 10" log for women. Rogue logs.
• Competitors choose their own weight.
• 30-second attempts: You have 30 seconds to complete your attempt, even if you fail or miss immediately.
• Eligible for Florida state records.
• Required for Static Monsters worldwide ranking and USS Nationals qualification.
• Note: No Tree-Topping

Max Buffalo Bar Squat

• Rogue Buffalo Bar - 60lbs/27kg empty
• 3 attempts at a 1-rep max squat to blocks; Blocks will be set based on the athlete's height.
• 30-second attempts: You have 30 seconds to complete your attempt, even if you fail or miss immediately.
• Men (lbs): 155, 205, 245, 295, 335, 385, 425, 475, 515, 555, 605, 645, 695, 735, 785, 825, 875, 915, 965, 1005
• Women (lbs): 115, 155, 205, 245, 295, 335, 385, 425, 475, 515, 555, 605, 645, 695, 735, 785, 825, 875, 915, 965, 1005
• "Wessels' Rules" - Competitors choose where they want to jump in.
• NOT eligible for Florida state records.
• Required for USS Nationals qualification but optional for Static Monsters worldwide ranking.

Max Block Press

• 3 attempts at a 1-rep max.
• 30-second attempts: You have 30 seconds to complete your attempt, even if you fail or miss immediately.
• Men (lbs): 100, 120, 140, 160, 180, 200, 220, 240, 260, 280, 300, 320, 340, etc.
• Women (lbs): 80, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180, 190, 200, etc.
• "Wessels' Rules" - Competitors choose where they want to jump in.
• Eligible for Florida state records. NEW RECORD.
• Required for USS Nationals qualification but optional for Static Monsters worldwide ranking.

Sandbag Toss to Max Height (Last Man/Woman Standing Style)

• ALL Men ALL Weight Classes: 40 lb. bag
• ALL Women ALL Weight Classes: 20 lb. bag
• 30-Second Attempts
  • For each of your attempts, you have 30 seconds to clear the bar
  • Within these 30 seconds, you may make as many tosses as needed to clear the bar.
• Total Attempts Allowed
  • You have a maximum of three attempts for the entire competition, not per height.
  • You cannot continue in the competition once you have used all three attempts.
• Advancing Heights
  • If you successfully clear the bar within your attempt, you may proceed to your next chosen height.
  • You have the freedom to choose which heights you want to attempt next.
• Failed Attempts and Retries
  • If you do not clear the bar within your 30-second attempt, you may try again after all other competitors have had their attempts at that height, provided you have attempts remaining.
  • If you need to make consecutive attempts (because no other competitors are attempting that height), you will receive a 60-second rest between your attempts.
  • Remember, each failed attempt counts toward your total of three attempts.
• Strategic Height Selection
  • Plan your starting and subsequent heights carefully to maximize your performance without exhausting your limited attempts.
  • Example: You may choose to start at 13 feet. If you clear it, you might decide to wait until 16 feet for your next attempt, and then 18 feet.
  • If you fail an attempt at any height, your next attempt must be at the same height until you either clear it or use up your attempts.
  • You cannot skip to a higher height without clearing the current one.
• Risk of Elimination (DNF)
  • Since you have only three total attempts, failing to clear a height within these attempts will result in a Did Not Finish (DNF).
  • If you wait too long to enter the competition at a higher height and fail, you may end up with a DNF without any successful clearances.
  • If you start too early and fail attempts at lower heights, you might exhaust your attempts while other competitors reach higher heights.
• Last man/woman standing.
• If more than one person maxes out at the same height, or if competitors remain when we max out our equipment's height capabilities, there will be a shootout-style tiebreaker.
  • Shootout style tie-breaker:
    • A coin flip will decide who chooses to go first or second.
    • Best of 5: Alternating attempts to determine the best of 5 tosses at the max height.
    • If Best of 5 is still a tie - Move to sudden death round
    • Another coin flip will decide who chooses to go first or second for a sudden death round.
    • Alternating tosses
    • If the first person completes their attempt and the second person fails, the first person wins.
    • If the first person misses and the second person is successful, the second person wins.
• NOT eligible for Florida state records.
• Required for USS Nationals qualification but optional for Static Monsters worldwide ranking.

Additional Notes:

• If you wish to attempt a state record in a category or class not listed, please email the event organizer to declare your desired class or division.

Every lifter will be included in the worldwide rankings, giving you a chance to see how you stack up against competitors around the globe. The top 10 lifters worldwide in each division qualify for the Static Monsters World Championships.

Click here to see current USS Florida state records

Click here to see current Static Monsters world records

Important: Weight Classes

While USS weight classes will be used to organize the event, Static Monsters rankings are based on international classes. To be placed in the correct category for global ranking, you must weigh in below the following classes:

Women's Classes:

• Under 52.5 kg / 115.5 lbs
• Under 62.5 kg / 137.5 lbs
• Under 72.5 kg / 159.5 lbs
• Under 82.5 kg / 181.5 lbs
• Open

Men's Classes:

• Under 70 kg / 154 lbs
• Under 80 kg / 176 lbs
• Under 90 kg / 198 lbs
• Under 105 kg / 231 lbs
• Open

With enough demand, we may further separate classes—such as adding a 308 lbs class to the super heavyweight division or additional subdivisions for age/masters categories.

Event Participation:

• USS Nationals Qualification: You must attempt all 5 events to be eligible.
• Static Monsters Worldwide Ranking: Participation in the Max Buffalo Bar Squat, Max Block Press, and Sandbag Toss is optional.

In-Person Weigh-Ins:

• Bear Iron Barbell - 194 S Hwy 27 Suite G, Clermont, FL 34711
• Friday, October 25: 9:00am-1:00pm
• Saturday, October 26: During check-in (10:00am-12:00pm)

Virtual Weigh-Ins:

• Must be submitted no earlier than 9:00am on Friday, October 25
• Step 1 - Download a timestamp app or show another device on the video showing the date and time
• Step 2 - In the video, clearly state:
  • Your name
  • Weight class
  • Your first attempt numbers (in lbs, unless above 800lbs, then use kg) for the Static Monster lifts (Log Press and 18" Deadlift) - LB to KG conversion chart (you may change your starting weights up to 30 minutes before competition start time).
• Step 3 - Show scale zeroed out
• Step 4 - Show yourself stepping on the scale
• Step 5 - Show the weight on the scale with no obstructions or interference
• Text the video to DJ at 708-475-5500 or email it to dj@stockdads.com

Prizes:

We have a $5,000 cash prize pool, distributed as follows:

• Top Male Coefficient Winner: $1,000
  • Total weight lifted (excluding sandbag) / body weight = Coefficient total
• Top Female Coefficient Winner: $1,000
  • Total weight lifted (excluding sandbag) / body weight = Coefficient total
• Heaviest Lift for Each Event (Men): $250 per event
  • $250 for heaviest deadlift
  • $250 for heaviest log press
  • $250 for heaviest squat
  • $250 for heaviest block press
  • $250 for sandbag toss last man standing
• Heaviest Lift for Each Event (Women): $250 per event
  • $250 for heaviest deadlift
  • $250 for heaviest log press
  • $250 for heaviest squat
  • $250 for heaviest block press
  • $250 for sandbag toss last woman standing
  • Tie breakers for all events will be determined by the coefficient
• Mystery Prize: $250
  • Open to competitors
• Best Costume at Halloween Party: $250
  • Open to competitors, volunteers, and their families and kids.

Family and Spectator-Friendly Event:

This is a family and spectator-friendly event! We will have:

• Bounce house
• Haunted house
• Face painting & balloon art
• Trunk-or-treating
• A food truck - Pizza
• A Halloween after-party with a $250 cash giveaway for the best costume

Join us for a day of intense competition and fun!

Thank you to our sponsors who make all of this possible: Strongman Institute, Stock Dads, Dad Merch, Hitfit Clermont, Zero Dark Thirty Media, Dark Horse Massage, Florida Strongman, US Strongman, and of course, Static Monsters.