We are Excited to Bring Static Monsters To Western Ohio in 2024.  Hosted By Eaton Barbell, in Camden Ohio,  Static Monsters will be Our Grand Opening Event for our New Gym Location! Static Monsters is an International Event taking place worldwide over the weekend of October 26th and 27th.  You will be given a chance to compete and test your strength on 2 of the most important and well known strongman staple lifts.  The Max Log press and Max Elevated Axle Deadlift. Finish those 2 lifts and earn yourself a world ranking.  

Upon Completing the Static Monsters lifts you will have the option to continue the next 3 events  to make this a full Strongman Corporation Sanctioned Competition to earn the right to compete at Strongman Corp Regionals and/or Nationals for the 2025 Season.  A Strongman Corp Membership Will Be Required on the day of to Compete in the whole show.  Proof of Membership must be provided at Sign In.  Memberships can be Purchased at https://strongmancorporation.com/memberships/ 

Qualification Rules For Nationals Are as Follows

If there is 1 athlete in a class, the class can either be merged with another class, or the athlete can compete and earn an invite by completing at least 4 of the 5 events to the standards set forth by the promoter.
If there are 2-4 athletes a class, 1st place gets an invite to Nationals.

If there are 5-9 athletes in a class, 1st and 2nd place gets an invite to Nationals.

If there are 10+ athletes in a class, 1st through 3rd place get an invite to Nationals.

Weigh Ins will be Held at Eaton Barbell on October 25th from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and On October 26th from 8:00am until Rules Meeting Starts.  If other accommodations are needed please reach out via email before the week of and all reasonable attempts will be made for accommodations.

Rules Meeting will be at 9:30 am 

Invocation and National anthem at 9:45 am

First Event starts at 10:10

Awards and Prizes after Final Event

Event 1: Max Log Clean and Press

On the command 'Go' command the athlete will grip the log, clean it from the floor, and press it overhead. Each athlete will get 3 attempts to find their max weight. The athlete does not get credited the rep until the 'down' command is given. To receive a down command, you must have the log locked out over head, head through with ears by your biceps (no arch back looking at the ceiling), and feet stabilized and not in a split stance (Shoulder width).  Log cannot rest on competitors head for any reason or no lift will be given. Notify Judges before attempt of any joint issues that may impede your lockout.

1 minute to complete the lift

Equipment allowed: wrist wraps, elbow sleeves/cuffs, elbow wraps, soft belt, hard belt, knee sleeves, Olympic lifting shoes

Equipment not allowed: sticky stuff, double knee or elbow sleeves  (1 supportive item per joint

Event 2: Static Monsters Axle Deadlift (16.7"to bottom of Bar)

Conventional Stance Deadlift only.  Hands must remain outside of knees through Entire Lift.  On 'go' command the athlete will strap in and perform a max attempt. Each athlete will get 3 attempts to find their max weight.  To receive a down command, you must have your shoulder, hips, and knees in alignment from a lateral perspective (side judge).

Equipment allowed: Straps, soft/hard belt, deadlift briefs/suits, sleeves, cuffs, wraps,

Equipment not allowed: sticky stuff,  double knee or elbow sleeves (1 supportive item per joint)

Event 3:  Max Keg Clean and Press

On the "Go" command the athlete will be given 60 seconds to choose their keg and press their largest weight possible.  All weight increments of Kegs from 25lbs to 350lbs in 25lb increments will be on the floor and available for pressing.  Athlete Can attempt as many increments as time allows but only largest weight pressed and given a down command will be scored.  Tie Breakers will be given by lowest number of kegs attempted.  To receive a down command, you must have the Keg locked out over head, head through with ears by your biceps (no arch back looking at the ceiling), and feet stabilized and not in a split stance (Shoulder width).  Keg cannot rest on competitors head on purpose or no lift will be given. Notify Judges before attempt of any joint issues that may impede your lockout.

Event 4: Max Timber Carry over 10 Feet

Athlete will start with hands on the frame handles.  On the "Go" command athlete will lift and carry the timber frame 10 ft from start line to finish line.  No Drops allowed No Straps Allowed this is a pure grip event!  Athlete will be given 3 attempts to achieve the greatest weight carried possible for them.  One drop or failed attempt and you are out.  Front of the Frame Must Cross the Finish Line before you drop.  Absolutely no sliding accross the line.  Women will use 275lb frame with knurled handles.  Men will Use 400lb frame with knurled handles.

Equipment allowed: Wraps, soft/hard belt, briefs, sleeves, cuffs, hard knee braces

Equipment Not allowed:  Straps of any kind, sticky stuff, forklifts.

Event 5: Bells Of Steel Max Sandbag to Shoulder

Similar to the Max Keg Clean and Press, On the "Go" command the athlete will be given 60 seconds to choose their sandbag and bring their largest weight possible to their shoulder  All weight increments of Sandbags from 50lbs to 400lbs in 50lb increments will be on the floor and available for lifting.  Athlete Can attempt as many increments as time allows but only largest weight shouldered and given a down command will be scored.  Tie Breakers will be given by lowest number of sandbags attempted.  To receive a down command, you must have the sandbag resting on your shoulder stabilized with only 1 hand on the bad, your opposite hand presented free to the judge, and feet and knees stabilized and not in a split stance (Shoulder width). Any method to shoulder the bag is allowed as long as the straps on the bags are not utilized.

Equipment allowed: Wraps, soft/hard belt, sleeves, cuffs,

Equipment Not allowed:  Straps of any kind including the ones attached to the bags, sticky stuff, forklifts.