Gorilla Games II

USS Strongman Event held here at The TOP Strength Project!!

Winners qualify for USS Nationals June 8th, 2024 in Denver, CO!

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. Overhead Medley
2. Deadlift AMRAP
3. Fingal Finger
4. Yoke Walk
5. Atlas Stone Series

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***

1. Overhead Medley

Complete as many successful presses as possible within the time limit.  There will be 5 implements:  Log, Axle, Sandbag, Keg, and Circus DB.  weights in key are in that order: log, axle, sandbag, keg, circus DB Athlete's can complete the medley in any order and does not need to complete a successful rep before moving on to another implement.  Standard pressing rules.  Must be locked out, head through, stacked w feet side by side to get the down call. Athlete will start with hands on whichever implement they choose to start with.  Men’s classes will use the 12” Rogue log and women will use the 10” Rogue log, Rogue smooth axles loaded w bumpers, Cerberus sandbags, normal kegs, men 12" MB Powercenter Sphere Circus DB and woman on the 10".  90 second time limit.

Wrist Wraps, Chalk, Sleeves, Wraps, and soft/ hard Belts and grip shirts all ok.

2. Deadlift AMRAP

As many successful reps as possible on a stiff bar wrapped in the epic Rogue deep dish fatties.  Pretty straight forward.  Locked out reps w hips through and shoulders back gets the down call.  No touch and go, wait for an up call each rep.  Athlete can start strapped in and salted up.  60 second time limit.

Straps, Chalk, Hard and Soft Belts, Sleeves, and Baby Powder all ok. No suits or Tacky.
 

3. Fingal Finger

Hope you guys are coming in shape!  Another 60 second AMRAP on our new MB Powercenter Fingal Finger.  Athletes will start w hands on implement.  Hands must be off the implement when time expires for rep to count.

Chalk, Sleeves, Wraps, Hard and Soft Belts OK.

4. Yoke Carry
50 feet down, 50 feet back.  Athletes will declare rack heights at weigh ins and start w hands on yoke crossbar.  Unlimited drops.  60 second time limit. 

Chalk, Wrist Wraps, Sleeves, Hard/ Soft Belts all ok.

5. Atlas Stone Medley
Four stones ascending in weight to a descending platform.  First stone to 56", then 52", 48", and final heaviest stone to 44".  Athletes will start w hands on loading platform.  May set up a second station with yokes for help keep things moving along.

Chalk, Tacky, Sleeves, Grip Shirts, Soft and Hard Belts all ok.

Weigh Ins:
Contact Steve Tripp at info@thetopstrengthproject.com or 774.259.2934 to schedule your weigh in the day before the meet: Friday, November 3rd. 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!