This event will be 2 shows in 1. What this means is you get to qualify for Static Monsters World Championship and get a world ranking along with qualifying for USS Nationals on top of it. (A USS membership is required to compete in this event).

This event will also be a USS Missouri record breakers event and a USS National record break event. 

Be sure to check the event page for announcements and current information: 

https://www.facebook.com/events/1011872312917003/?active_tab=discussion

STATIC WEIGHT CLASSES: https://www.staticmonsters.com/the-static-monsters-weight-classes/

Keep in mind, this is a competition with TWO federation regulations. For your scores to count for Static Monsters, you will need to complete max log and Max DL. Your weight class for Static is found using the above link. Your scores for ALL THREE events will count to qualify for USS Nationals 2022.

STATIC MONSTERS RULES

- Athlete nominates their opening attempt for both log and deadlift events at the time of checking for the event.

- Athlete cannot drop their nominated weight after a failed attempt or a completed attempt.

- No minimum weight increase. This is due to international events crossing over to lbs or kgs.

EVENT #1 (MAX LOG LIFT):

**This first event will go in reverse order of entry. After the log press, the order will be determined by current placing.

- Athlete will have 60 seconds to complete the lift after being given the go ahead from the judge. - The log must be controlled back to the ground. (No Throwing of the implement). The log does not need to be returned to the chest on the descent, only controlled to the ground. 

-Any dropped lift will result in a failed lift and will not count. If you are told your lift does not count, you may attempt it again providing you still have time within your allotted 60 seconds for that particular lift. 

- Each athlete has 3 attempts.

- Lift is completed when the judge calls “down”. To receive the “down” call, the lifter must have knees, hips and shoulders locked out and head “through”. 

- If the athlete successfully locks out a rep just before the buzzer but then drops the implement in an uncontrolled way, the rep will not count.

- Not allowed- Two belts, one above the other on the torso (equivalent to a stepped setup), is not allowed. A loop in the belt is not allowed. No tacky. No straps. The log cannot be rested on the top of the head during the lift. It may however be allowed to touch the head during the upward trajectory.

- Allowed- Chalk is allowed. Belts are allowed, an under belt and an over belt is allowed. The log can touch, bounce off, rest on the belt during the clean. Wraps and sleeves are allowed, including “equipped” elbow sleeves. One item per joint. IE one elbow sleeve, not multiple sleeves on the one elbow (wraps on elbows aren’t allowed). Grip Shirts are allowed but contest shirt must go back on after completed lifts (no Strongman Corp. grip shirts). 

 EVENT #2 (MAX 18" AXLE DEADLIFT): 

- A conventional stance deadlift is mandatory. No Sumo stance allowed, no Jefferson deadlifts or any other variation, conventional deadlift only. Hands must be outside the knees for the entire duration of the lift.

- Each athlete has 3 attempts.

- 60 seconds to complete the lift after the whistle blows. Lifter can continue to lift until the full 60 seconds are up.

-No points awarded if no complete lifts are counted

- Lift is completed when the judge calls “down”. To receive the “down” call, the lifter must have knees, hips and shoulders locked out.

- Athletes opening lift must be at the minimum set weights or above for that class

- Not allowed: A long figure 8 strap with “fingertips” being the only thing touching the bar will not be an acceptable lift. No Tacky allowed. No “Eddie Halls” allowed, weight must be controlled to the ground for the lift to count.

- Allowed: Straps allowed, figure 8 straps also allowed. However they must be tight and the hands have to be around/holding the axle. Deadlift suits are allowed.


EVENT # 3 (HAND-OVER-HAND TRUCK PULL):

Prior to the start of the event, the athlete may position himself/herself in a seated position with hands on the rope. Once given the start command, the athlete will pull the truck as fast as possible with a 60 second time cap. If the athlete does not complete the full 60 feet before time expires, then distance will be measured. 

Lifting belts, knee and elbow sleeves, chalk, and gloves are allowed. No tacky!


Admission Fee: $10, kids 12 and under are free. The admission gets you into the entire Expo (strongman competition, powerlifting meet, boxing, etc.)

Weigh-ins: Will be held on October 22nd from 9am-7pm at JD's Gym in Saint Louis, MO 63125 and at MAC (2900 Forum Blvd 65203) in Columbia, MO from 9am-6:30pm. We will also have weigh-ins on the day of the event at the venue from 8am-8:30am.