This event is a USS National qualifier for 2024 USS Nationals. It is also a Static Monsters World Championship qualifier. 

**You must have a USS membership to participate in this contest. If you do not have a membership, please click this link to register: https://www.unitedstatesstrongman.com/uss-membership

**PLEASE NOTE: Weigh ins will take place on October 27th from 9:00am-11:00am and 5:00-7:00pm AT FEARLESS POWER AND STRENGTH  located at 3995 State Rd 38 E Ste F, Lafayette, IN.  

THERE WILL BE NO DAY OF WEIGH INS!

For weight class information check this link.

Please note the classes for Static Monsters are different and will be uploaded accordingly.**

Event 1: Max Log

• Women will be using a 10" log (60lbs empty)
• Men will be using a 12" long (85lbs empty)
• Once Log weight hits 285 we will switch to our National Record Slater Log (285 empty)
• Competitor will have 60 seconds to complete the lift after being given the go ahead from the judge/ref
• 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 competitor has 3 attempts.
• Opening attempts must be given at weigh ins
• Competitor can not 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.
• 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”.
• Competitor may change their first lift, once only, up to 5 minutes out from the start of the event, not after.
• Competitor to nominate their next weight immediately after their lift
• If the competitor successfully locks out a rep just before the buzzer but then drops the implement in an uncontrolled way, the rep will not count.
• Belts are allowed, an under belt and an over belt is 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. Nothing is allowed to be added to, or stuffed into the belt to make a shelf.
• The log can touch, bounce off, rest on the belt during the clean.
• chalk is allowed
• tacky is not allowed, straps are also not allowed.
• 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)
• The log can not be rested on the top of the head during the lift. It may however be allowed to touch the head during the upward trajectory.

Event 2: Elevated Axle Deadlift

• Axle will start with Bartos Jack Stands on the bar. Once weight hits 265lbs we will switch to giant wagon wheels.
• 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.
• Straps allowed, figure 8 straps also allowed. However they must be tight and the hands have to be around/holding the axle. A long figure 8 strap with “fingertips” being the only thing touching the bar will not be an acceptable lift.
• Deadlift suits are allowed.
• No Tacky allowed.
• Each competitor has 3 attempts.
• Opening attempts must be given at weigh ins
• Competitor can not 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.
• No mid lift bounce allowed. This is where the athlete forcefully pushes the bar to the ground, mid lift, to gain height on the rebound to get past a sticking point.
• Weight must be controlled to the ground for the lift to count.
• 60 seconds to complete the lift after the whistle blows. Lifter can continue to lift until the full 60 seconds are up.
• Lift is completed when the judge calls “down”. To receive the “down” call, the lifter must have knees, hips and shoulders locked out.
• Competitor may change their first lift, once only, up to 5 minutes out from the start of the event, not after.
• Competitor must nominate their next lift immediately after their attempt.
• Competitor may change their second lift weight, once only, But it can not be lesser than the weight that is currently on the bar.
• Competitor may change their third lift weight, twice only, but it can not be lesser than the weight that is currently on the bar.
• Competitors opening lift must be at the minimum set weights or above for that class
• Chalk is allowed

Event 3: Front Hold

• Competitor will stand with their back against the wall with feet no more that 12" from the wall.
• Shoulders and glutes must stay in contact with the wall at all times.
• Competitor must keep arms at parallel to the ground for time to count.
• Competitor time starts when the judge determines a correct start position.
• Competitor time stops when the arms fall below parallel
• If competitors arms start to drop below parallel the judge will give one warning. On the second violation time will be stopped.
• Chalk is allowed
• Tacky is not

Event 4: Sandbag to Shoulder

• Competitor will have 60 seconds to get as many reps as possible from floor to shoulder
• A completed lift requires the sandbag in control on either shoulder with only one hand in contact with the bag
• The judge will give a down command. No down command = no rep
• Grip shirts are allowed
• Chalk is allowed
• Tacky is not

**EVENTS AND WEIGHTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE ON THE DAY OF COMPETITION.**