Event 1: Max Deadlift - Athletes will have 30 seconds to use a deadlift bar and calibrated kilo plates from the floor. Each athlete will have three attempts (powerlifting style) to pull the highest number they can. A start and down command will be given. If an athlete does not wait for a down command, no rep will be given. Additional attempts will be allowed within the given time limit. The barbell will increase in 5 kilo increments for female competitors and 10kg increments for males. Female athletes will start at 70 kilos (154lb), and males will start at 120kg (264lb) Straps/chalk/baby powder are allowed. Chalk and baby powder must be applied in the designated area. A warm up bar and area will be provided.

Allowed - Belt, straps (any), knee sleeves, chalk, baby powder

Not Allowed - Deadlift/assistive suit or briefs, tacky

Event 2: Axle Clean/Press Away for Reps - Athletes will have a 60 second time limit to complete as many presses overhead as possible. The Titan Axle only has to be cleaned once, and then the bar can be pressed away for reps. Athletes must wait for a down command. If no down command is given, an athlete will not be awarded the rep. An athlete may not rest the bar on their belt for an extended period of time.

Allowed - Wrist wraps, belt (any kind), sleeves, chalk

Not Allowed - Belt cleans, tacky

Event 3: Truck Pull - Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete the course. Time stops when the front bumper of the truck crosses the line. If an athlete does not complete the course, a distance will be taken and scored. Athletes will be pulling an 18-wheeler via harness and rope.

Event 4: Sandbag Medley - Athletes will have 60 seconds to complete a three sandbag medley. Each bag must be carried 30 feet and loaded over a yoke. If an athlete does not finish the course in the given time limit a score will be awarded based on the number of bags completed. At least one bag must be carried and loaded to receive a score. Cerberus Dual Ply bags will be used.

Event 5: MAS Wrestling - Hailing from Yakutia, the largest republic in Russia, MAS is traditional stick wrestling. Athletes will be placed into brackets within their weight class (LW/MW/HW may be combined for a grand champion), and will compete in a best of three with each of their opponents. Both athletes will sit face to face along a foot board with their hands on a wooden stick. An athlete must either pull the other person over the board, or take the stick. A list of more detailed rules will be provided. Depending on weight classes, the Strongman Show may take into account the first four events for the show, and classes will be combined for an overall best male/female wrestler.

WEIGH IN's :

    Day before weigh in's will be at the Scarlet Barbell in Baytown Friday from - 

   9AM - Noon

   6PM - 9PM

Athletes will also be able to weigh in from 8-8:30 the morning of the competition if you are unable to make either time the day prior.