Pro/Am & Amateur Competition

This event features both Pro/Am and Amateur Strongman competitions, offering opportunities for athletes at every level to showcase their strength and determination.

In the Pro/Am Divisions, professional and amateur strongman athletes will compete side by side. Amateurs will have the exciting opportunity to earn their Pro Card by being the highest-placing amateur on the podium in the Pro/Am divisions. All amateurs are welcome to sign up for the Pr/oAm division.

Additionally, we’ll have dedicated Amateur Classes where professional athletes are not permitted to compete. These classes are exclusively for amateur competitors, providing them a pathway to earn invitations to the Amateur National Championship.

All athletes should read the rules (below) and the official Strongman Corporation Athlete Info here: https://strongmancorporation.com/athlete-info-overview/. Pay particular attention to weigh-ins (which are in kilograms with no "allowances") and qualification standards.

All athletes must have a current Strongman Corporation membership, which can be purchased here: https://strongmancorporation.com/memberships/

Weight Classes

Pro/Am Weight Classes:

Open Women 82kg-

Open Men 105kg-

Amateur Weight Classes:

Open Women 57kg-, 64kg-, 73kg-, and SHW

Open Men 80kg-, 90kg-, 120kg-, and SHW

EVENTS

• Titan Performance Log Clean & Press for Reps

• Black Flag Nation Deadlift for Reps

• Farmers Carry for Time

• Cerberus Sandbag to Shoulder Ladder for Time

• Omega Project Stone Over Bar for Reps

Schedule

Friday, April 4th

• Weigh-Ins / Check-Ins: 0830 - 1600 @ Body Evolution Gym - 1452 Concord BLVD, Columbus Ga 31904

Saturday, April 5th

• Rules Meeting: 10AM @ Iron Works - Columbus Convention Center - 800 Front Avenue, Columbus GA 31901
• 1st Event Starts: 1030-11AM

Arguing Calls - lockouts for press, sand to shoulder and DL can be discussed AFTER the individual event with the promoter, Matt. You must bring video evidence, and it must not interrupt the flow of the show. You will be respectful to both the judge and the promoter, if not, your argument will not be watched or heard and current score will remain. 

Event Rules

Event 1: Titan Performance Log Clean & Press for Reps

Athlete will have :60 to perform as many reps as possible, every rep must be cleaned from the provided pads. Must wait for down call. Elbows and knees must be locked out with feet square to receive down call. 

Equipment Allowed: Hard belts (turned backwards), soft belts, sleeves, wraps, chalk

Equipment NOT Allowed: Anything sticky, 

Event 2: Black Flag Nation Deadlift for Reps

Rules - Athletes will have :60 to perform as many reps as possible. Full lockout needed to the judge's discretion. There will be up & down calls, no bouncing.   

Equipment Allowed: Belts, straps, wraps, sleeves, gateway or similar stretchy briefs, chalk all welcome. Hitching allowed, no sumo.

Equipment NOT Allowed: No suits, baby powder or baby oil.

Event 3: Farmers Carry for Time

Rules - each competitor will start with their hands ON the handles. On command they will pick the implement and sprint 50' to the end of the course. Once the front end of the farmer implement has crossed the line the judge will give a down call and stop the clock. Scores will be time for the course or distance traveled if not completed.  

Equipment Allowed: Belt, chalk, wraps, sleeves

Equipment NOT Allowed: Tacky, anything sticky

Event 4: Cerberus Sandbag to Shoulder Ladder

Rules - each athlete will have :60 to complete a 5 bag ladder from ground to shoulder. The ladder must be completed in order from lightest to heaviest. Down call from judge must be given a down to move on to the next bag. Score will be the number of bags completed and the split time for each one. 

Equipment Allowed: Strongman Corp or Cerberus grip shirt, chalk, belts (hard belts turned around to avoid ripping bags), sleeves, wraps 

Equipment NOT Allowed: anything tacky or sticky to include spray adhesive or tacky towels

Event 5: Omega Project Stone Over Bar for Reps

Rules - athletes will have :60 to complete as many stone loads over bar as possible. Athletes hands will start on the crossbar of the yoke and then upon go they can begin loading. Males will load to 52" height and females to a 48" height. Tacky, elbow/knee sleeves, wraps, belts, etc all welcome. 

IF YOU DO NOT REMOVE TACKY IN THE PROVIDED AREA OUTSIDE THE VENUE... YOU WILL GET A ZERO ON THIS EVENT. 

Equipment Allowed: Tacky, spray tack, chalk, grip shirts, sleeves, wraps

Equipment NOT Allowed: 

Qualification Guidelines

In Pro/Am Classes:

The highest placing amateur athlete on the podium will earn their Pro Card.

The top 3 amateur athletes (regardless of placement) qualify for the Arnold Pro/Am.

Nationals qualifications in Pro/Am classes are as follows:

• 1-7 athletes in a class: 1st-3rd place qualify for Nationals
• 8-11 athletes in a class: 1st-4th place qualify for Nationals
• 12+ athletes in a class: 1st-5th place qualify for Nationals

In Amateur Classes:

These classes qualify for Nationals following standards for a local competition:

• 1 athlete in class: the promoter may merge the class with another class; if the athlete competes alone they will earn an invite by completing (i.e. not “zeroing”) at least 4 of the 5 events to the standards originally set forth by the promoter.
• 2-4 athletes in a class: 1st place qualifies for Nationals
• 5-9 athletes in a class: 1st and 2nd place qualify for Nationals
• 10+ athletes in a class: 1st-3rd place qualify for Nationals

Additional Info

Current Pro athletes do not need to pay to register. Please contact us directly at info@bodyevolutiongym.com for a code to use for registration.

Spectator fee for non-competitors will be $30 at the door.

This event will be part of a large fitness expo called the Tri-City Expo - this will be hosting an IFBB Pro Bodybuilding Show, USPA powerlifting, NAGA BJJ and various other high level sports. There will be vendors, food, supplements and merchandise all being sold during that time too! 

CLICK HERE FOR THE TRI-CITY EXPO INFO

Downtown Columbus has a vibrant nightlife with tons of restaurants, bars, breweries all within walking distance of the expo. For those looking for history or military appreciation there is also The National Infantry Museum (NIM) nearby at Ft. Moore. For outdoor people there are zip line attractions, white water rafting and lots of family fun being offered. 

Send any questions to Matt Powell at info@bodyevolutiongym.com