January 28, 2023
USS Gorilla Games
$79
Pawtucket, RI
Back again with our third USS Strongman Event held here at The TOP Strength Project: USS Gorilla Games
Winners qualify for USS Nationals June 3rd, 2023 in Dallas Texas!
Entry Fee: $79
Spectator Fee: $15 at door
Event Organizer: Steve Tripp
Contact: info@thetopstrengthproject.com
Location: The TOP Strength Project
402 Walcott St.
Pawtucket, RI
Events are as follows:
1. Max Log
2. Deadlift Ladder
3. Carry Medley
4. Ironmind Grip Challenge
5. Keg Carry and Load
Divisions are as follows:
Novice Women:
LW (165-)
HW (165+)
Open Women:
LW (132-)
MW (165-)
HW+(181-) SHW (181+)
Masters Women: LW (132-) MW (165-) HW (165+)
Novice Men
LW (220-)
HW (220+)
Open Men
LW (181-)
MW (220-)
HW (275-) SHW (276+)
Masters Men: MW (220-) HW (221+)
Event Rules and Weights:
***subject to modification***
Max Log
Athlete will have 3 attempts at the log. Log will be loaded in ascending order and athletes will call their attempts. Any technique: strict press, push press, push jerk, split jerk all ok. Athlete will receive a "down call" and hand signal when log is overhead w head through (biceps to ears), elbows, knees, and hips locked out, w feet side by side. Athletes are not eliminated after missed attempts. Everyone gets three but must match or increase weight after a failed attempt. Men’s classes will use the 12” rogue log and women will use the 10” rogue log. 60 second time limit per attempt.
Wrist Wraps, Chalk, Sleeves, Wraps, and Belts all ok. No grip shirts.
Novice Women
LW
HW
Open Women
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Women LW MW HW
Novice Men
LW
HW
Open Men
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Men MW HW
2. Deadlift Ladder
First deadlift will be on the 18" Arsenal wagon wheels w a power bar. After receiving a down call, athlete will then deadlift on Titan 13" wagon wheels also on a power bar, and then finish with an AMRAP from the floor on a Texas Deadlift Bar. Most reps wins. Split times for those that don't finish the course. 60 second time limit.
Straps, Chalk, Hard and Soft Belts, Sleeves, and Baby Powder all ok. No suits or Tacky.
Novice Women
LW
HW
Open Women
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Women LW MW HW
Novice Men
LW
HW
Open Men
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Men MW HW
3. Carry Medley:
Four implements to be carried 50 feet in order: Husafel, Sandbag, Duck Walk, Chain Drag. Start w hands on top of Husafel. Must complete each implement before moving onto the next and entire implement must be placed over the line. Husafel and Duck Walk must be placed standing upright before moving on to the next implement. 90 second time limit.
Chalk, Sleeves, Wraps, Hard and Soft Belts OK. No grip shirts.
Novice Women
LW
HW
Open Women
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Women LW MW HW
Novice Men
LW
HW
Open Men
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Men MW HW
4. Ironmind/ Samson Bar Grip Challenge
Ironmind Block or Samson Bar hold for time. Haven't decided yet. Both implements are 3x4 inches. Once implement is lifted and locked out, the clock starts. Will be face up with opponent, cuz head to head is awesome.
Chalk, Wrist Wraps, Sleeves, Hard/ Soft Belts all ok. No tacky.
Novice Women
LW
HW
Open Women
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Women LW MW HW
Novice Men
LW
HW
Open Men
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Men MW HW
5. Keg Carry and Load for Time
Four Kegs to be picked, carried, and loaded over a yoke. First keg will be 15 feet from yoke, second and third 10 feet away, and fourth 5 feet away. Fastest time wins. Split times available for those that don't finish. 90 second time limit.
Men will be using a yoke set at 50" and women over 44".
Chalk, Wrist Wraps, Sleeves, Soft and Hard Belts all ok. No grip shirts, No tacky
Novice Women
LW
HW
Open Women
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Women LW MW HW
Novice Men
LW
HW
Open Men
LW
MW
HW SHW
Masters Men MW HW
Weigh Ins:
Contact Steve Tripp at info@thetopstrengthproject.com or 774.259.2934 to schedule your weigh in the day before the meet: Friday, January 27th. Day of weight ins are also fine to be sensitive to travel obligations and for individuals who do not need to cut weight.
Please share to help get the word out. Looking for an epic event.
Thanks guys!
402 Walcott St
Pawtucket, RI 02860
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Start Time
10:00 AM
Events and Weights
| Division | Max Log | Deadlift Ladder | Carry Medley | Ironmind Grip Challenge | Keg Carry and Load |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novice W LW (165-) | 75 | 275, 250, 205 | 125, 125, 150, small chain | 45 | 75, 100, 125, 150 |
| Novice W HW (165+) | 75 | 350, 315, 275 | 150, 150, 250, medium chain | 55 | 100, 125, 150, 175 |
| Open W LW (132-) | 100 | 300, 275, 225 | 125, 125, 150, medium chain | 50 | 75, 100, 125, 150 |
| Open W MW (165-) | 100 | 350, 315, 275 | 150, 150, 250, medium chain | 55 | 100, 125, 150, 175 |
| Open W HW (198-) | 100 | 405, 365, 315 | 175, 175, 250, medium chain | 60 | 100, 125, 150, 175 |
| Open W SHW (+) | 100 | 425, 400, 365 | 175, 200, 250, medium chain | 65 | 125, 150, 175, 200 |
| Masters W LW (132-) | 75 | 275, 250, 205 | 125, 125, 150, small chain | 45 | 75, 100, 125, 150 |
| Masters W MW (165-) | 75 | 300, 275, 225 | 125, 125, 150, medium chain | 50 | 100, 125, 150, 175 |
| Masters W HW (+) | 75 | 350, 315, 275 | 150, 150, 250, medium chain | 55 | 100, 125, 150, 175 |
| Novice M HW (220+) | 135 | 600, 550, 500 | 300, 275, 300, big chain | 120 | 175, 200, 225, 250 |
| Novice M LW (220-) | 135 | 500, 455, 365 | 250, 200, 250, medium chain | 100 | 150, 175, 200, 225 |
| Open M LW (181-) | 150 | 550, 500, 405 | 250, 225, 250, medium chain | 105 | 150, 175, 200, 225 |
| Open M MW (220-) | 150 | 600, 550, 455 | 275, 275, 300, big chain | 115 | 200, 225, 250, 275 |
| Open M HW (275-) | 150 | 650, 600, 500 | 300, 300, 350, big chain | 125 | 225, 250, 275, 300 |
| Open M SHW (+) | 150 | 650, 600, 500 | 325, 300, 400, big chain | 135 | 225, 250, 275, 300 |
| Masters M MW (220-) | 135 | 575, 525, 475 | 250, 250, 275, big chain | 105 | 175, 200, 225, 250 |
| Masters M HW (+) | 135 | 625, 575, 525 | 275, 275, 300, big chain | 120 | 200, 225, 250, 275 |
$79
Registration Closes Jan 21, 2023
No refunds.
19 spots remain.