Corndog Classic — USS Record Breakers

Sanction: USS (United States Strongman)
Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Venue: The Poultry Barn at McGee Park 41 Rd 5568, Farmington, NM 87401
Format: Record Breakers — athletes select one pressing event and one deadlift event, then all compete in a mystery grip challenge.
Divisions: All USS weight classes (Open, Masters, Juniors/Teen, LW–HW, Women & Men).
Charity Tie-In: The Corndog Classic is paired with the Lifts for Gifts Charity Event, raising money for the local Boys & Girls Club. All proceeds — including athlete registration fees and spectator entry fees — will go toward the purchase of hoodies for kids in need.

Weigh-Ins

Friday, December 12, 2025 — at The Lyft Station, starting at 8:00 AM.

Saturday, December 13, 2025 — last-chance weigh-ins before the rules meeting and contest start. Contest starts at 8:30 am. Doors will be open at 7:15 for weigh-ins and warm ups.

Events

Event 1: Overhead Press — Athlete’s Choice

Athletes must select one of the following:

Max Log Press

Max Axle Clean & Press

Max Circus Dumbbell

Implements:

Log Press: Men will use a 12” Rogue log; Women will use a 10” Rogue log.

Circus Dumbbell: Men will use a 12” Bartos Circus Dumbbell; Women will use a 10” Texas Power Concepts Circus Dumbbell.

Axle Clean & Press: All athletes will use a standard axle bar.

Rules & Standards:

Continental clean is allowed on the axle.

Belt cleans are permitted.

No resting the log on the head.

Split jerk is allowed, but feet must come together at the end to show control before the judge’s down command.

Circus Dumbbell specifics:

Dumbbell must rest on the shoulder before the press.

Opposite hand must leave the dumbbell before the press begins.

Both hands may be used to guide the dumbbell safely back to the crash mat.

Full lockout required: knees, hips, arms extended; feet parallel.

All presses require control overhead and the judge’s down command.

3 attempts per athlete, rising bar format.

Wessels Rule applies — miss once and you’re done.

No tacky allowed.

Event 2: Deadlift — Athlete’s Choice

Athletes must select one of the following:

Max Deadlift from the Floor (Texas Deadlift Bar)

Max 18” Axle Deadlift

Rules & Standards:

Suits and straps allowed per USS rules.

Hitching is allowed.

3 attempts per athlete, rising bar format.

Wessels Rule applies — miss once and you’re done.

Full lockout required with the judge’s down command before lowering the bar.

No tacky allowed.

Event 3: Farmers Hold (For Time)

Farmer Hold for Time - Max time. Time starts on lockout, ends when either implement hits the floor. Handle height must be 17"      or lower and less than 1.25" diameter.

No tacky allowed.

WOMEN – Weights

123: 120

132: 120

LW Overall: 120

148: 150

165: 150

MW Overall: 150

181: 180

198: 180

HW Overall: 180

SHW 242-: 210

SHW 242+: 210

SHW Overall: 210

MEN – Weights

165: 220

181: 220

LW Overall: 220

198: 250

220: 250

MW Overall: 250

242: 280

275: 280

HW Overall: 280

308: 310

308+: 310

SHW Overall: 310

MASTERS – Weights

Women

LW Women: 120

50+ (Women): 100

60+ (Women): 165

HW Women: 150

50+ (Women, second entry): 120

60+ (Women, second entry): 100

Men

MW Men: 220

50+ (Men): 180

60+ (Men): 180

HW Men: 250

50+ (Men, second entry): 250

60+ (Men, second entry): 210* (noted with asterisk in original)

TEEN – Weights

Women

LW Women: 120

HW Women: No weight listed

Men

LW Men: 180

HW Men: 220

General Rules

3 attempts per chosen overhead and deadlift event.

Wessels Rule applies (first miss = out for that lift).

Down commands are required on all press and deadlift events.

All USS weight classes are welcome.

Records set will follow USS standards and are eligible for official recognition.

No tacky or spray tacky on any event.

State Chair Sara Hernandez will officiate and judge state records.

See this spreadsheet for all current records

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YTv-riBZraEQ3XXlhbmex-AyFYVhJ-wBWsO9XSIz2L0/edit?usp=sharing