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Sanctioned:

August 2, 2025

Strongman Showdown 2025

$80

Anchorage, AK

WEIGH-INS:
Location: Anchor of Iron  (Unit E 625 W 59th Ave Anchorage, Ak 99518)
Date: Friday, August 1st, 2025
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: Viking Press 

60 second time limit.  Athlete may start with hands on the implement facing the implement.  “Double dipping," push jerking or split jerking is not permitted and will result in a “no-lift.” Athlete will receive a down command when arms are locked, feet square, and head through.

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: Deadlift for reps

60 second time limit. Athletes can start hands on the bar on the command "GO", athlete will start deadlifting the first rep once the athlete is given the down command. athlete will then lower the bar back down in a controlled manner. once the bar is back on the ground the athlete can then begin their next rep. they will continue to deadlift for reps until the time limit is reached. 

Style of deadlift: Texas Deadlift bar 

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.”

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

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky or Towel Tacky, Supportive suits, 

 

Event 3: Sand bag toss over bar 

The Athlete will have 60 seconds to throw 4 bags as fast as possible over the bar. The athlete will stand with their back towards the uprights. The Athlete will throw each bag over their head using one or two hands. The sandbag must go over the bar within the inside of the uprights to be counted. The sandbag may touch the crossbar as it goes over. As soon as the bag goes over the crossmember the athlete can go grab another bag and begin to throw. Each athlete will be in charge of retrieving their bags by them self's if they fly off course or don’t make it over. once the last bag hits the ground time will stop. Fastest time to get all the bags over the bar wins.

each weight class will have 4 total bags women will have five 20lb bags & men will have five 40lb bags

Women’s height of crossbar 10ft 

Men’s height of crossbar 13ft

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, 

 

Event 4: Conan's Wheel

No time limit. Athlete may start with arms under the implement. Athletes will travel with the implement as far as possible. No drops allowed.  Implement must be carried at the front of the body (e.g. - no back squat, etc.).  Athlete will receive one warning for sliding the implement, if it happens again, the event will be stopped and a measurement will be made. Distance will be measured at point of contact at the rear of the implement.

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: Hand Over Hand Sled Pull
60 second time limit. One attempt for the best time or distance achieved.  Athlete will be in a seated position. Implement will start on the line.  Time stops when the front of the implement crosses the finish line or when time expires.  Distance will be measured from the Front of the implement if not completed.

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 W 59th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99518
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Aug 02, 2025

Start Time
10:00 AM
Meet Director
Candace Zinn
anchor.of.iron@gmail.com
561-315-4054
Events and Weights
Division Viking PressDeadlift Sandbag tossConan's Wheel Hand Over Hand Sled Pull
Novice Women (Single Class)1002252032590
Open W LW (132-)11525520350135
Open W MW (165-)13527520375180
Open W HW (198-)14531520400225
Open W SHW (+)15534520425270
Masters Women (Single Class)13525520350135
Teen W HW (165+)TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Teen W LW (165-)TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Novice Men (Single Class)20040520500360
Open M LW (181-)22049540525405
Open M MW (220-)24052540600450
Open M HW (275-)26054540675495
Open M SHW (+)28058540750540
Masters Men (Single Class)25049540550360
Teen M HW (220+)TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD
Teen M LW (220-)TBDTBDTBDTBDTBD

Regular Price
$80
Registration Closes Aug 01, 2025

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