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Sanctioned:

August 3, 2024

Strongman Showdown 2024

$80

Anchorage , AK

WEIGH-INS:
Location: Anchor of Iron  (Unit E 625 W 59th Ave Anchorage, Ak 99518)
Date: Friday, August 2, 2024
Time: 10am-Noon & 4:00pm-7:00pm

****Weigh-Ins will be available the day of the show -if message prior.

 Please plan accordingly.

 

Start time: Rules briefing will start at 10am.    

 

Event 1: Max Axle Press

60-second limit. From Blocks - No Clean.  Wessel’s Rules - Athletes will have 3 attempts to reach a max weight.  Weight will increase by 10lbs. each round. Weight will not decrease. Last successful lift will be recorded.  Athlete may press, push-press, push jerk or split jerk the implement overhead to a locked-out position.  Athlete must wait for the “DOWN” signal to receive a good lift.  A “Good Lift” is defined as having the implement locked out, under control overhead with arms straight, head through, legs and feet parallel and stationary. Heaviest lift wins.

*This is be a chance for you to set a Alaska State Record for MAX Axle Press from Blocks (AK Only)* to view the current records copy and paste the link below and scroll to the bottom and click the tab that says "max axle press from blocks"

Link:  https://www.northsideathletics.com/ussalaska

Starting Bar Weight:  
Women - 75lbs. 
Men - 165lbs.

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee sleeves, Knee Wraps, Elbow sleeves, Wrist wraps, Elbow wraps, Belts, Built up belt (one soft belt & one hard belt), Grip shirts

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or Towel Tacky, Supportive suits, straps of any kind 

 

Event 2: Yoke Sled Pull 

60 second time limit. One attempt for the best time or distance. Athlete will be strapped into a harness and can use a rope for assistance. Front of  yoke will start on the line. This will be very similar to a truck pull set up 

Time stops when the front of yoke cross the finish line or when expired. Distance will be measured if not completed.

Distance: TBD

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee sleeves, Knee Wraps, Elbow sleeves, Wrist wraps, Elbow wraps, Belts, Built up belt (one soft belt & one hard belt), 

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or Towel Tacky, Supportive suits, straps of any kind 

 

Event 3: Max Axle Bar Deadlift

60-second limit per attempt. Wessel’s Rules - Athletes will have 3 attempts to reach a max weight. Weight will increase by 10lbs. each round. Weight will not decrease.  Athletes may choose when to jump in.  Last successful lift will be recorded. Heaviest lift wins.  Conventional stance only - Hands must be outside of legs. 

Good Lift: Athlete must lift the barbell to a standing position with head up, shoulders back, legs and feet in line. Once the "DOWN" signal is given for the lift, the athlete must return the bar to the floor under control. Dropping the bar will result in a “No lift.”

Bar: 2" Axle 

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee sleeves, Knee Wraps, Elbow sleeves, Wrist wraps, Elbow wraps, Belts, Built up belt (one soft belt & one hard belt), Straps or figure 8 straps. 

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or Towel Tacky, Supportive suits, no lifting hooks

 

Event 4: Husafell Carry 

60 second time limit. Athlete will start in front of the implement. On the command GO. the athlete will pick up the implement *must be carried in front of athlete, not shouldered or held above head* and began to carry the implement to the opposite sideline, Athlete must just cross the sideline before the Athlete can begin going back in the opposite direction. Same must be completed if Athlete reaches the opposite sideline again. Athlete keeps going until time runs out or drops the implement and distance will be measured. 

Distance: 75ft

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee sleeves, Knee Wraps, Elbow sleeves, Wrist wraps, Elbow wraps, Belts, Built up belt (one soft belt & one hard belt), Grip Shirts 

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or Towel Tacky, Supportive suits, straps of any kind 

 

Event 5: Mystery Loading Event 

60-second limit 

Loading Height:

Equipment Allowed: Chalk, Knee sleeves, Knee Wraps, Elbow sleeves, Wrist wraps, Elbow wraps, Belts, Built up belt (one soft belt & one hard belt), Grip Shirts 

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or Towel Tacky, Supportive suits, straps of any kind 

 

***NOTE: ALL EVENTS AND/OR WEIGHTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT ADVANCE NOTICE AT THE PROMOTER'S DISCRETION.***

Anchor Of Iron
625 West 59th Ave Unit E
Anchorage , AK 99507
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Aug 03, 2024

Start Time
10:00 AM
Meet Director
Candace Zinn
anchor.of.iron@gmail.com
561-315-4054

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Events and Weights
Division Axel Press from Blocks Yoke Sled Pull Axel Bar Deadlift Husafell Carry Mystery Loading Event
Novice Women (Single Class)Max Effort 175Max Effort 100Max Effort
Open W LW (132-)Max Effort 275Max Effort 125Max Effort
Open W MW (165-)Max Effort 375Max Effort 150Max Effort
Open W HW (198-)Max Effort 475Max Effort 175Max Effort
Open W SHW (+)Max Effort 575Max Effort 200Max Effort
Masters Women (Single Class)Max Effort 275Max Effort 125Max Effort
Teen W LW (165-)Max Effort 175Max Effort TBDMax Effort
Teen W HW (165+)Max Effort 175Max Effort TBDMax Effort
Novice Men (Single Class)Max Effort 675Max Effort 200Max Effort
Open M LW (181-)Max Effort 775Max Effort 225Max Effort
Open M MW (220-)Max Effort 875Max Effort 250Max Effort
Open M HW (275-)Max Effort 975Max Effort 275Max Effort
Open M SHW (308-)Max Effort 1075Max Effort 300Max Effort
Masters Men (Single Class)Max Effort 775Max Effort 225Max Effort
Teen M LW (220-)Max Effort 575Max Effort TBDMax Effort
Teen M HW (220+)Max Effort 575Max Effort TBDMax Effort

Regular Price
$80
Registration Closes Aug 02, 2024

Refund Policy
No refunds.
This event is limited to 50 athletes.
38 spots remain.