Welcome to the 2023 Berserker Cup Strongman and Strongwoman competition! This show is brought to you by Nordic Warrior boxing and Stone City Strength LLC. Myself, Brandon Bramblett and my good friend, Nick Rogers put this on every year to have a show that promotes how amazing these athletes are and we want them to have a show where people come to watch and be amazed! This contest is meant for spectators. It is a fun, family atmosphere with plenty of things for the kids to do, music, food and drinks will be available as well. 

Weigh ins: contact me for Friday evening (8/11/23) weigh in appointments at brandonb@stonecitystrength.net or show up early the day of the contest and weigh in then. 
Athletes meeting: 9:30 am day of the contest (8/12/23)

Spectator tickets sold here or at the venue, cash, Venmo or debit/credit cards accepted. 

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EVENTS

Axle press for reps

Athletes will have 60 seconds to clean and press away as many times as possible. Axle can be set down and cleaned again if needed in the time frame. Down commands will be given for each successful rep completed. Please wait for that signal from the ref.

ALLOWED: Chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, two belt maximum, and grip shirts. BELT CLEANS ARE ALLOWED

Sandbag to shoulder

Athletes will have 60 seconds to pick and shoulder the sandbag as many times as possible. Bag must be secured to the shoulder and opposite arm extended out before the ref will grant the down signal. 

ALLOWED: Chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, two belt maximum and grip shirts. 

Throw bag front hold

Athlete will hold throw bag with both hands palms facing down, arms at or just above parallel to the ground. Ref may have you adjust your stance if unacceptable. When arms fall below parallel or athlete refuses to adjust position after being told, times up!

ALLOWED: Chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves, knee sleeves, two belt maximum.

"Choose your poison" Deadlift

Athlete will have a choice between two bars in front of them. One bar is a trap bar that will be a lighter weight, grabbed from the low handles not the high handles, and the other option will be a much heavier axle bar. Rep out whatever bar you choose but remember the heavier bar will always trump the lighter trap bar for points!!

ALLOWED: Chalk, elbow sleeves, knees sleeves, two belt maximum, figure eight straps, regular straps, alternate grip. 

Arm over arm vehicle pull

Athlete will be seated behind a yoke apparatus for support during the event. Athlete will have 60 seconds to pull the vehicle 50 ft.

ALLOWED: Chalk, wrist wraps, elbow sleeves and knee sleeves, two belt maximum, gloves.